Solar panel hail protection, is it necessary? Do you need to protect your solar panels from hail? Well, maybe. Solar panels can withstand extreme weather. This is generally true although some factors can challenge this statement. For example, the size and velocity of hail and the angle of the solar panel mount are important factors … Continue reading Solar Panel Hail Protection
We are a bit lazy. We usually choose the twin beds option in our van and don't bother setting up the king size bed. The only snag in this operation is having Emma jumping between both beds and sharing the limited space of the twin bed with us during the night. If you have twin … Continue reading Dog Bed Hack
We love writing about our travels; recreate images of beautiful destinations, life on the road, wildlife encounters, interesting characters that we met along the way, and perhaps a splash of a back road story. These are our ideal posts. Instead, here we are writing about winter, dead batteries, serpentine belts, and broken toilets. If this is … Continue reading Leaky Cowls And Frozen Belts
Texas was just down the road from our last campsite. We decided to head south before finally heading north towards home. The weather in the mid and northern states was much colder than usual and Texas was our last hope of getting bit of warmth and sunshine. We drove though El Paso and just stopped for … Continue reading Desert Hopping – Sonora to Chihuahua
First off, an Emma update. We were very concerned about her condition as she did not seem to improve, so we made an appointment with a vet in Blythe, California (the closest vet clinic to us). The animal hospital was very accommodating and the vet saw us within an hour of our call. She felt … Continue reading Sonora Sunsets Amid Vet Visits
Class B campervans have fairly small tanks. That's just the reality of having a smaller Class B. The Carado Banff has a fresh water capacity of 17.6 US gallons (66.8 liters), a 6 gallon hot water tank (about 22 liters, and a combined Black/grey/galley capacity of 29.5 US gallons or 111.6 liters. In comparison the … Continue reading How often should you wash your hair? 33 tips for water management in a small campervan
Reflections on space management in a small Class B campervan,
The thing about Class B vans is that space can be limited and tight. Every aspect of the design has to be just right so that you can combine functionality and (relative) comfort. We embraced the minimalism that comes with the tiny space, and accepted the need to assemble and disassemble some things on a … Continue reading Trapped in the Driver’s Seat
We needed to get away at least once before our trip to Gaspé later this month so we headed north to Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park. It's a bit strange to go to a park that would have been tent-camping territory for decades. Do we really need the campervan for this kind of a trip? Probably … Continue reading Mini Escape to Sturgeon Bay
This is a horror story that never happened. We were warned about emptying the black water tank and we approached the subject with a mild state of panic. Actually, there was no reason to dread this at all; it's a pretty smooth operation, and if done by 2 people, it's even easier. Tony was at … Continue reading The Unwieldy Black Water Hose