Outlets Off while Boonedocking
My wife and I are gearing up for boonedocking, and we just discovered that none of our outlets in the trailer work when not connected to Shorepower. Aside from a generator, what alternatives to we ha...
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Your simplest bet is to simply not use the outlets or microwave. That's what I do.
I have a 12v plug for charging phone and tablet, and for running a little fan next to the bed. Other than that, my batteries run the lights and fridge electronics. Everything else runs on propane.
For coffee, I boil water in a kettle on the stove and use a french press.
I heat leftovers on the stove, on the grill, or in the oven. (I have a small propane oven.)
Meals are cooked on stove, in oven, or on the grill.
I run the furnace if I need heat.
I don't bother with a hair dryer when I'm camping.
Water heater runs on propane, so showers are not a problem.
I don't watch tv, but the one I removed from my trailer ran on 12v.
I have 120v portable solar cell that keeps my batteries happy.
I make a game out of seeing how long I can go without having to plug in. So far, it's been 2 1/2 years.
I have a 12v plug for charging phone and tablet, and for running a little fan next to the bed. Other than that, my batteries run the lights and fridge electronics. Everything else runs on propane.
For coffee, I boil water in a kettle on the stove and use a french press.
I heat leftovers on the stove, on the grill, or in the oven. (I have a small propane oven.)
Meals are cooked on stove, in oven, or on the grill.
I run the furnace if I need heat.
I don't bother with a hair dryer when I'm camping.
Water heater runs on propane, so showers are not a problem.
I don't watch tv, but the one I removed from my trailer ran on 12v.
I have 120v portable solar cell that keeps my batteries happy.
I make a game out of seeing how long I can go without having to plug in. So far, it's been 2 1/2 years.
