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Computer gear
Drone Gear
RV Gear
Cooking/Food
Camera Gear
Electronics
Other

Any Way You Can is an inspirational and informative book on the Ketogenic lifestyle.

The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook – Now in its sixth edition and recommended by therapists worldwide, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook has been the unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias for almost thirty years.

Your RV is Broken is my book on Living with, understanding and repairing RVs.

 

Computer Gear

  • AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter for MacBook Pro These allow me to plug my older USB devices right into the new MacBook Pro – very handy.  
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  • Short Extension Cord, Outlet Plug Extender 1 Foot, Power Strip Liberator, 3 Prong Outlet Saver http://amzn.to/2lDknFw Ever have a 6 port plug strip but can only plug three transformers in?  These let you use all your ports!

WD 4TB Red My Passport  Portable External Hard Drive – USB 3.0 – WDBYFT0040BRD-WESN good backup and working drive.  We velcro this drive to the back of our laptops. https://amzn.to/2N0cwMI

Drone Gear

  • Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks series) One resource for studying for your Part 107  http://amzn.to/2lCZjiK
  • DJI – Mavic Pro Quadcopter with Remote Controller we love this drone https://amzn.to/2NJgRFc

RV Gear

  • American Technology ATCOMP01 Dash Mount Compass and Temperature System  There is a remote temperature sensor for accurate outside readings, warnings for freezing conditions and an accurate electronic compass. We’ve purchased this for our previous Class C and our current Class A and we love it. It seems this unit is no longer available – you might find a used one. I leave this entry because we found this useful and you might be able to search out a similar unit.
  • Eventually, you WILL need an extension cord. This comes in different lengths. https://amzn.to/3lJ9qRT There are 30 and 50 amp versions at that link.
  • HP 3750 Color Inkjet Printer – We now use this small printer in our RV. With all the drawers closed it fits in an overhead storage cabinet. https://amzn.to/3wK8nWo
  • iSpring UVF11A UV Disinfection Sterilizer Water Filter with Smart Flow Sensor Switch, 1-GPM 11-watt 110-volt, Ideal for Well Water We installed this on our refrigerator ice maker water line.  It only works when we have AC power, but so does the Ice Maker.  It comes with a flow sensor so the UV light is only lit when the icemaker is drawing water.  https://amzn.to/2zqkcGd 
  • Replacement, wired backup camera. This one has night vision, infrared LEDs, adjustable camera mount, 4 cameras and monitor. https://amzn.to/2TMVQMz I installed the second camera on the front of my front air conditioner cover so I can check low hanging branches for clearance.
  • Camco 59125 Propane Brass Tee with 5′ Hose  This allows us to connect an external propane tank to our Class C RV so we can extend our stay at a boondocking location. https://amzn.to/2uo0FQS
  • Victron BMV-700 Battery Monitor This is a great little battery monitor.  So much better than the junk that comes on most RVs.  It indicates power usage, remaining power, time at current use and more. This is way more accurate than trying to use voltage for any kind of battery. https://amzn.to/2N69qa7
  • Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE.Bus MultiPlus inverter/charger, MFG# PMP123021102, 12 VDC, 120VAC, 3000 Watts, 120 Amp charger. True sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology, plus multiple system integration features including parallel operation. We swapped out the 2000 Watt inverter in our Class A for this unit. It’s Lithium compatible, works seamlessly with our other Victron units and has worked great. https://amzn.to/2ZIvHVq
  • Victron Color Control GX Monitor The Color Control GX provides intuitive control and monitoring for all products connected to it. The list of Victron products that can be connected is endless: Inverters, Multis, Quattros, MPPT 150/70, BMV-600 series, BMV-700 series, Skylla-i, Lynx Ion and even more. This integrates our Battery Monitor, Inverter-Charger, and Solar Controller. We love it. https://amzn.to/2PFX6DB
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-MC4 Solar Charge Controller 150V 85A with Bluetooth The BlueSolar MPPT 150/85 charge controller will charge a lower nominal-voltage battery from a higher nominal voltage PV array. The controller will automatically adjust to a 12, 24, 36, or 48 V nominal battery voltage. Ultra fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra fast MPPT controller will improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers. We have 800 Watts of solar on this unit now, someday soon to be 1600. It works great, is lithium compatible. https://amzn.to/2ZRvD1S
  • Hydraulic Wire Terminal Crimper Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tool 12 TON Hydraulic Lug Tool 6 AWG to 600 MCM Electrical Crimping Tool This worked fine for our Solar installations. It allowed us to buy bulk cable and terminate properly, to needed lengths. https://amzn.to/2LiNdrx
  • Dicor 501LSW-1 Self-Leveling Lap Sealant, 4 Pack Helps create a seal along a roof’s edges, around air vents, vent pipes and screw heads. Compatible with any roofing material. Also offers excellent adhesion to aluminum, mortar, wood, vinyl, galvanized metal and concrete. Improves the ability to continuously seal and remain flexible. Color matched, the lap sealant is UV stabilized to prevent deterioration and discoloration and will not stain or discolor any material to which it is applied. 10.3 oz. tubes. White No RVer should be without Self-Leveling sealant. We bought extra for our Solar installations and the new fans we will be installing. https://amzn.to/2NP3gz0
  • ZOOKOTO 30 Amp Circuit Breaker, Marine Trolling Motors Boat ATV Manual Power Fuse Rest, Waterproof 12V- 48V DC (30A) Brand New and High Quality Splash and dust proof at IP67 grade Circuit Breaker With Red or Yellow (Random Color) Manual Reset button. We used this on my daughter’s Solar on their trailer. These come in a wide range of working currents. Worked great! https://amzn.to/2NKLc93
  • StonePoint Emergency Roadside Beacon LED Lighting Flare Kit with Storage Bag – Super Bright Light, Visible Up To 2 Miles Away – Red, Set of 3 Everyone should have some sort of warning lights for those unscheduled roadside stops. https://amzn.to/2KZxXAu
  • OxGord Aluminum Telescopic Extension Ladder (12.5 Ft Telescope) – EN131 Certified – Extendable Telescoping Extendable with Spring Load Locking Mechanism Non-Slip – 250 lb Max Capacity EXTENSION LADDER: Telescoping Ladder Extends to 12.5 ft, and it’s equipped with a locking feature which locks at every step using two steel locking pins that automatically spring into place when the ladder is opened (extended) to ensure you climb safely. This ladder is much better when needing to move parts (like solar) up and down to/from the roof. It’s wider, much safer and stores easily. https://amzn.to/2NYtA9Z
  • Outland Firebowl 870 Premium Outdoor Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit with Cover & Carry Kit, 19-Inch Diameter 58,000 BTU Auto-ignition  Great little propane fire pit. https://amzn.to/2L7bluC
  • Suburban 232767 Water Heater Anode Rod http://amzn.to/2kIG3kn I prefer Magnesium to the less expensive Aluminum rod that came with my heater.
  • Seagate portable 4TB hard drive – there are always more pictures to store. And don’t forget to backup your laptop! https://amzn.to/3lL2OTc
  • Compact 4k computer monitor – this is great for a second monitor for your laptop. https://amzn.to/3Ct3tyq
  • Roadmaster dual hitch receiver. I bought this so I could pull my toad and carry a couple of bicycles. https://amzn.to/3xuWBwL
  • TRAM 7732 Satellite Radio Low-Profile Mirror-Mount Antenna – Mounted this on the roof of my Class a instead of the tiny little antenna that comes with mose XM systems. https://amzn.to/3jRn0QX
  • Black and Decker 20V MAX Cordless Drill / Driver, 3/8-Inch (LDX120C) This is a good sized drill to carry on your RV. Not too big or heavy but strong enough for most jobs. https://amzn.to/3fKFHnR
  • Zerostart 2800063 Electric Battery Blanket Battery Heater Wrap, 36-Inch | CSA Approved | 120 Volts | 80 Watts, Black https://amzn.to/2U3dRf7 My lithium batteries are somewhat exposed to outside air so I bought two of these to surround four batteries and added this https://amzn.to/3lHld3l so it only heated when outside air dropped. HEATIT ET-21 Freeze Thermostatically Controlled outlet On at 38F /Off at 50F
  • 3Sets of Brass Male and Female 3/4 Inch Garden Hose End and Quick Connectors These are high flow, high quality quick connects. All my water/filter connections use these to make connecting quicker and allow me to quickly connect hose ends together to keep them clean. https://amzn.to/2MTY2lN
  • Ambient Weather WS-100-F007TH Smart Home Weather Station WiFi Module w/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer https://amzn.to/3iy0NYI If you have an Ambient Weather temperature monitor, this lets you link your sensors to a web page so you can view your temperaturs remotely.
  • LevelmatePRO  Wireless Vehicle Leveling System. Mount this approximately level near the driver of a Class B, C or A or on your trailer. Use your phone to see exactly how level your RV is. https://amzn.to/3iuVIjC
  • Camco 43676 Adjustable Height Aluminum Platform Step http://amzn.to/2ljK0L0 Love this.  Our steps are never close enough to the ground – plus most RV steps are right below the door when you really need them a bit to the side.  This lets us step up to reach the door, but still be able to swing it open without stepping back down.
  • Apple TV 4k – this is how we watch most of our streaming. https://amzn.to/3s35Gff
  • Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp  http://amzn.to/2lDxO8r I did actually use this on someone else’s trailer to change out a tire with a bulge on it, in texas backcountry. 
  • X-Chock Wheel Stabilizer – Pair – One Handle – 28012 http://amzn.to/2kIP5xZ We have used these and they work great to stop rocking.
  • Weber 51080001 Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill, Blue http://amzn.to/2kIOMDj This grill is great!  So much better than the junk that came with our trailer.  It uses a separate small propane tank which means we can use it on a day trip or on a picnic table – not just ON the trailer.
  • Hardline Products HR-8061-2 Hour Meter/Tachometer for 2-Cylinder Engines http://amzn.to/2kIRUPB I have two Generac 2000 Generators.  I installed these to keep track of run hours as I often use them one at a time.  Installation is a bit tricky as the pickup wire has to be wound around the spark plug wire where it is not shielded.
  • ADCO 3923 White Double Axle Tyre Gard Wheel Cover http://amzn.to/2m5fO88 These fit snuggly enough I don’t even need a strap to hold them on.
  • Camco 44500 Leveling Block Cap – Pack of 4 http://amzn.to/2kIS9tP and Camco 44505 Leveling Blocks – 10 pack http://amzn.to/2m5hXkb We use these to level our trailer and under our jack and stabilizers.  They work great.
  • Dicor BT-1834-1 1/8″ x 3/4″ x 30′ Butyl Seal Tape http://amzn.to/2lDAsep I’ve used this to seal around the new tail-lights, works as expected.
  • LED RV Trailer License Plate Bracket RV Van Snowmobile http://amzn.to/2l503K5 and Bargman 47-84-610 Surface Mount Taillight, Red http://amzn.to/2mj41Pw The lights and license plate bracket were used to replace the cheap lights that came on my trailer.  I love them.
  • Camco 45192 Sunshield Vent Insulator with Reflective Surface http://amzn.to/2l58Cov  These work great – we have two we use in our trailer vents.
  • Oxygenics 26481 Brushed Nickel Body Spa Shower Kit http://amzn.to/2kIMwM9 This is SO much better than the unit that comes with the trailer. We’ve had three different RVs. Bought one of these for each one
  • Valterra T58 Twist-On Waste Valve http://amzn.to/2m9o8An we installed this as a final valve on our dump line.  This saves you if your main valves leak.
  • Garmin RV 760LMT without backup camera http://amzn.to/2lDzTkQ We love this GPS, especially the RV features.  I actually  had a version with the camera that I ended up not using the camera.  It didn’t work all that well  and I don’t like sharing a screen between two different functions.  As a GPS,  it’s great.
  • White Eternabond Mobile Home RV Rubber Roof Repair 4″ x 10′ http://amzn.to/2l58PI4 I have never used this, but no RV ower should be without out it.  Sooner or later, you’ll have to install something on your roof, repair a leak or cover a tear from a tree branch.
  • Geocel 28100V Pro Flex Crystal Clear RV Flexible Sealant http://amzn.to/2lDArr5 DO NOT USE SILICONE sealant.  If you ever have to take it off its a pain.  This is intended for RVs, stays flexible and can actually be removed if you have to.
  • Camco 44414 Wheel Chock – Pack of 2 http://amzn.to/2m5o2xg Have used these since the day we brought the trailer home.  Drove over one once – a bit wrinkled, but still works fine!
  • DROK Flat Plug AC 80-300V Voltage Panel Power Line Volt Test Monitor Gauge Meter AC 110V 220V Digital LCD Voltmeter http://amzn.to/2l5eBJZ I leave this plugged into an outlet so I can monitor A/C voltage.
  • Ambient Weather WS-10-X4 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8 Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Four Remote Sensors http://amzn.to/2mjcvGH and Ambient Weather F007TP 8-Channel Wireless Thermometer with Temperature Wet Probe for Ambient Weather Stations http://amzn.to/2mjguD1 We use this to monitor Fridge, Freezer, fresh, grey and black tanks, outside temp and water heater outlet temp.
  • Midland – WR400, Deluxe NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio – S.A.M.E. Localized Programming, 80+ Emergency Alerts, & Alarm Clock w/ AM/FM Radio No one should be without a weather radio!!! This one has worked great for us. https://amzn.to/2PPKPge

Cooking/Food

Camera Gear

  • SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC UHS-I Card with Adapter, Grey/Red http://amzn.to/2kIOTyK We use a number of these in various cameras and dashcams.
  • Vlogging Protective Case for GoPro Hero 7/6/5 with Cold Shoe Mount Microphone Adapter Storage W Back Door Compatible with Gopro Series Frame Housing Accessories Perfect Vlog Setup Video Filmmaking [Perfect Solution for GoPro Microphone Adapter] – The shell offers special designed space for you’re your mic aodio box when connecting external microphone on video shooting with GoPro. You are getting a neat setup. PLEASE remove the audio/charging port cover before you put GoPro into the case for correct connection. If you need to use a microphone with one of the new gopro cameras, this case is a must! https://amzn.to/2ZPQlyN
  • Nikon Coolpix P1000 – Nikon COOLPIX P1000 16.7 Digital Camera with 3.2″ LCD, Black This camera has a wicked long zoom and many other features. It is now our main camera. https://amzn.to/37pDh9T
  • Spare batteries and dual charger for P1000 – a must have. https://amzn.to/3iwbISm

 

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