Since it is impossible to know where we will be going, or what the drinking water quality will be like when we get there; we’ve chosen to install the Frizzlife Undersink Water Filtration System. We do not anticipate this being a "whole house" install due to the large amount of grey water created by RO… Continue reading Chapter 17: Water Filtration
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Chapter 16: Skoolie & RV Plumbing Systems
Holding Tanks For the fresh water tank location, we may have to get a little creative. There are two obvious installation points: Interior, and Exterior. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so we must consider carefully. Exterior is relatively straight forward, mounting along the frame under the carriage is a great option that frees up… Continue reading Chapter 16: Skoolie & RV Plumbing Systems
Chapter 14: DC Lighting
Fortunately, skoolies are blessed with a decent amount of natural light. This will be great during the daytime when there is an abundance of light available. But what if your off grid location doesn’t have abundant windows or natural light, and what about at night, or in the early morning? We've decided that 90% of our… Continue reading Chapter 14: DC Lighting
Chapter 13: Connecting to the Grid
While boondocking and attempting to live off-grid as much as possible while traveling, we hope to rely on "shore" hookups as little as possible. Ideally we’ve done a good job planning our energy needs and we’ve sized our battery bank and solar array to supply enough energy to where we won't NEED to hookup for… Continue reading Chapter 13: Connecting to the Grid
Chapter 12: Dual Battery Systems
My introduction to dual battery systems came from “Overlanding”. A community of self-reliant adventurers who travel to remote destinations. While expedition is defined as a journey with a purpose, overlanding sees the journey as the purpose. While a dual battery system isn't necessary for a stationary off-grid setup; it is a near necessity when providing… Continue reading Chapter 12: Dual Battery Systems