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By Katy Allen 5 minute reading time Dakota Lithium 12V 200Ah Battery 800Ah Battery Bank Over the past seven years, we've honed our nomadic lifestyle to a science, thanks in large part to our 40' Forest River Cardinal camper, powered by Dakota Lithium Batteries. This remarkable vehicle has become the linchpin of our "on the road" existence, streamlining our frequent relocations due to work commitments. It goes without saying, we’ve seen our fair share of issues and troubles. It takes a lot of moving parts and continued education to stay ahead of this non-traditional way of living, but we have made it our own and we love what we do. Similar to the upkeep of a traditional home, maintaining a...

By Gwendolyn Call 6 minute reading time Boondocking with Kids - The key is being prepared!  Boondocking is high on the list of one of the most iconic adventures you can do as an RV’er. From Instagram worthy photos with amazing back drops, the ability to be at locations that most others will never have a chance to visit and thoughts of being on remote land with no one in sight. It is such an alluring “idea” and something that I feel every person in the RV world loves to do or they are “dreaming” about doing it. Best RV Batteries for Boondocking? Let us not forget one of the most appealing parts, which is boondocking happens to be free...

Looking to unshackle from shore power while still staying cool? Here at Dakota Lithium we have helped thousands of people learn how to build off-the-grid power systems for air conditioner on boats, RVs, vans, trucks, and campers. Here's how Dakota Lithium pro staff and ambassadors keep it cool while travelling the open road in hot climates. 5 reasons why Dakota Lithium is the best battery for air conditioning 500% More Power! A single 12V 280 Amp Hour Dakota Lithium battery has the same usable energy as six 100Ah AGM or lead acid batteries but it the physical size of just one. This means you can replace the batteries in your boat or RV with more than enough power to run an air...

WHO WE ARE ... We’re Kels and Jay, a married couple who were fed up with mundane routine, craving adventure, and ready for change. So we bought a school bus and after 8 months, our bus was fully converted into a tiny home on wheels.  After a year of travel we realized we were ready to downsize again, so we bought a van. And now we are based out of CT, building out adventure rigs for other people so they too can experience life on the open road with all the comforts of a conventional home. THE BIG QUESTION: AGM vs LITHIUM? So you’re looking at the batteries you will use in your system and you are wondering “should I keep...

Summer is such a fleeting season, especially in Canada. Whether on our local trails or a weekend road trip, we spend as much of the season on our mountain bikes as possible. We made do with a Ford F150 dirtbag camper for five years. We lived under the canopy with our bikes chained to the bike rack outside. Climbing in and out was easy, but it wasn't quick or comfortable. Anytime we left the vehicle unattended, we feared our bikes could get stolen. We dreamed about a van build on every road trip that would keep our bikes locked inside, give us more living space, and let us extend trips longer. We finally ordered a 2021 Ford Transit Van. We...

  We’re Craig, Maddie & Leo Braun. We live full time in our self converted Ford Transit adventure van with our dog Summit. We decided to trade the amenities of a home to feed our adventurers spirit and travel the United States, Canada and Portions of Mexico, meet new people, and explore new places. We own an ultra running and ultra triathlon business where we get to produce endurance races all around the Unites States. From 140 mile runs in remote forests to triathlons taking place for up to 15 days straight and covering more than 1,400 miles. We live for adventure and we live to push the limits of the human spirit and what we’re capable of doing. We’re...

Full-time RV living has become a popular lifestyle. We often see pictures of campers with beautiful ocean views and stunning mountain backdrops. When people think of RV life, they think of freedom, minimalism, and adventure. But, what does living in an RV full-time really entail? This guide to full-time life on the road dives into all the details. From what RV life actually means, to the reasons people choose this lifestyle, and the pros vs cons, we’ll take a look at all of it. And, of course, let’s not forget about the cost of living in a camper and how people earn money on the road. What is RV life? RV living, or ‘full-timing,’ is an alternative way of life....

  So you’ve decided to give RVing a try. A great choice!  (We have been RV’ing full-time for almost 3 years now and it is an amazing lifestyle.)  If you’re going to be living in your RV full-time, you’re probably down-sizing from your sticks and bricks home and wondering what gadgets and appliances should I keep for my tiny kitchen. While every person will have certain “must have'' items, there are some essential tools that every kitchen, including your RV, should contain. Your ultimate choices will be determined by the size of your family, the amount of storage in your rig, and whether or not you are using full hook-ups or boondocking. Coffee/Tea Maker I don’t know about you, but...

RV camping is a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. While staying at campgrounds and RV parks is great as they allow you to hook up to electricity, water, and sewage, they don’t let you truly get away from it all. If you want to go off-grid and camp where your only neighbors are the animals that live nearby, then boondocking is the way to go! Boondocking in Mojave What is Boondocking? Boondocking, also known as dry camping, is RVing without hookups. That’s no electricity, no water, and no sewer hookups. Luckily, the vast majority of RVs are built for such a thing. Hence the holding tanks and batteries! Boondocking is generally done in primitive...

Thank you Ben and Nikki for showing us your Van life work set up. https://www.benwaugh.com/ Making the leap to #RVlife has never been more popular. More and more people are leaving the “American dream” in the rearview mirror to live a minimalist life on the open road. There is something special about the freedom and thrill found with the full-time RV lifestyle that can’t be found living stationary in a sticks and bricks house.  With that being said, full-time RV life is not a vacation. There is still plenty of, well, life, mixed into the fun and adventure. That includes work. Figuring out how to make a living from the road is the first question that usually comes to mind...

The boundless bakers family boondocking in the badlands of South Dakota The great thing about RVing is the opportunity it gives you to get away from it all. Boondocking off the beaten path is a chance to experience nature and spend time with family and friends without the distractions of everyday life. But do you know what the best part is? In an RV, you’re still able to enjoy some of the luxuries in life while being out in the middle of nowhere!  While tent camping is all about roughing it, RVing is about being in the great outdoors while still having a bathroom, running water, lights, the ability to charge devices, and maybe even a TV for movie night....

We are Jake, Gianna, Luna, and Capri. Our journey started back in 2017 when we decided to take the leap into nomadic living. We started to downsize our belongings and by 2018 we had sold our house and mostly all are things to fund our new lifestyle. We bought a used Mercedes Sprinter Van that we converted into our tiny home on wheels. We hit the road in late 2018 on our journey for freedom and adventure. We traveled for about 1.5 years and then found out we were expecting a new little one. We high tailed it back to Florida which is our home base and began pondering what was next for us. We stumbled upon a school bus...