Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey

We’ve just returned from our latest—and for many purposes—our last camping trip in the Aliner Scout. This is our farewell.Eighteen months ago, we launched “Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey” with a grand vision of buying an electric truck, probably a Rivian, to two a trailer we’d equip with solar power. We still don’t have a truck, and the latest estimate for when on

We are excited to report that our little Aliner Camper is back in business!You may recall that a blowout left our rig out of the game. We were surprised by how long it took to get the little popup camper trailer back in service.Here’s a recap of what has taken so long.Step 1: InsuranceWe were pleasantly surprised by how quickly State Farm received our claim and processed it, send

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.We haven’t talked much about the Aptera we’ve pre-ordered, so we thought we’d use our newsletter, podcast and YouTube show this week to explain the seven reasons we pre-ordered one of these solar-powered EVs.The Aptera is a solar-powered, three-wheeled vehicle enclosed like a car (so you�

Last week, we attended the Florida RV Supershow in Tampa for the second time. What a blast! We exhausted ourselves roaming the show occupying the entire Florida State Fairgrounds, climbing in and out of dozens of travel trailers.We left with a list of 13 RVs we’d consider towing with our Rivian R1T when it arrives this summer. We want a trailer that is in that sweet spot for towi

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Recently, we had an experience that will serve as a powerful object lesson for you. While traveling to southwestern Florida to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian, a tire on our Aliner Scout blew out. We’ll not only share the surprisingly bad story but also some tips for avoidi

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.The Aliner Scout A-frame popup trailer roof features four springs, two on each side. The springs make lifting the roof easy. One of our springs broke. We replaced both springs on that side. This is how we did it.With one spring broken, the Aliner folks recommend discontinuing the use of the RV.

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Shopping for gifts for RVers can be challenging. We’ve created an eclectic list of things that weight and power-conscious RVers—in other words, most RVers—will use and appreciate.Everything we’re adding to the list we own and use and recommend based on our experience. A few links we’l

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Hilde (81) and Jay (76) Meyer started camping in a tent 50 years ago but quickly migrated to an RV. Though they didn’t maintain a rig for all those years, last year, they acquired a new Sunseeker Class C motorhome by Forest River.Their first trips allowed them to visit many of the lower 48 st

Today, we want to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for you, our friends, family and followers who watch, listen and read our weekly message. We love sharing a message and are so grateful that so many of you tune in. Thank you!We’re also grateful for all those who drive electric vehicles. Driving zero-emission vehicles contributes to better urban air quality. Given that

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.Our friends Jay and Hilda Meyer live just down the street from us. As members of the Orthodox Jewish community, they keep kosher strictly, even when camping in their RV. They shared insights with us about following their faith and observing the Sabbath.Keeping KosherMost gentiles are