RV Information
David E. Damouth www.damouth.org
revised: 7/21/2005
(A diverse and growing collection of information that may be useful to RV folks or wannabe RVers.)
Links to External RV Resources. (all links verified 7/21/05)
This is a list of mostly RV-related books, websites, E-Mail
groups,
etc, that I've found useful - with my descriptions and
comments.
- General technically-oriented sites
- Help for prospective full-timers
- Battery Information
- Connecting your laptop to the Interent on the road
- Hobby Resources
- RV-Related Clubs
- RVing People
- Books
- Equipment
- General Information Sources
- Diesel Truck Info
- Alaska Travel
- Canada Travel
- Other Destinations
Internet on the Road
- Using a Calling Card to Dial your ISP (minor updates 6/21/2005)
- Email on the Road (minor updates 10/20/2006)
- Wireless Networking: What is WiFi? (minor update, 2/8/2010)
RV Repair, Maintenance, Upgrades
- Silverleaf VMSpc install & Use (11/27/08)
- BrakeSwitch Exhaust Brake Controller (6/22/2006)
- Low Power Halogen Lighting for RV Use (updated 10/24/2000)
- Norcold Refrigerator Repair (3/17/1999)
- Grey Water Tank Repair (3/27/1999)
- Alternative RV Heating - Catalytic Propane, Ceramic Electric, etc. (update 2/9/2010)
- Finally - Tank Monitors That Work (4/1/2000, Addendum updated 2/9/2010)
- Battery Voltage and Specific Gravity (revised 1/18/2001)
- Pressure Regulators for RV use (9/29/2002)
- Where to dispose of used motor oil (updated 11/9/2001)
- Propane Valves and Recertification (revised 2/6/2002)
- Kitchen knife Holder ideas (12/27/1999)
- Making Turn Signals Louder (revised 12/5/09)
- Power Vision Truck Mirrors (2/16/2001)
- Autotransfomers: "Stealing Power"? (6/25/2005)
- Charging Trailer Batteries From
the Tow Vehicle Alternator
(written 8/23/2001, added to site 7/1/2005, update 2/9/2010)
Solar Electricity
- Solar Photovoltaic Panel Install (7/17/2005)
- Details of our Solar Charging System
- Performance of our Solar Panels
- A Winter Day in the Life of a Solar Panel
Computer and GPS
- Choosing a GPS for your RV (3/18/2002)
- An Annoying GPS Position Error in Street Atlas (minor update 10/24/2000)
- Windows Tips and Tricks (minor edits: 8/9/2003)
- Mounting a Laptop Computer in Auto or RV (6/29/2003)
Miscellaneous Topics
- Why we settled in Golden, CO (minor edit 9/21/2008)
- Part-Timing Checklist (11/24/07)
Excel 2002 spreadsheet version (download for printing or editing) - Full-Timing Checklist (before towing
trailer)
Excel 97 spreadsheet version (download for printing or editing) - Our Campground and Travel Statistics (updated 6/18/2001)
- Our Annual Full Time RVing Expenses (updated 6/22/2001)
- Truck Details and Fuel Mileage (updated 7/16/2000)
- Mail Forwarding Providers (A Survey) (somewhat obsolete)
- Mixing U.S. and Foreign Currency in Quicken (obsolete)
- How to Use a Torque Converter Lockup Switch
- Storing a Gun while in Canada or Mexico (revised 10/24/2000)
- When my RV is stored, the battery only lasts about three days ... (1/20/2000)
- Tilley Hats (minor update 5/7/2004)
- San Francisco RV Parks (update 2/9/2010)