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Solar (5)
Renogy 100W 12V Starter Kit
"A solid entry point if you're still building out your rig. Once you're full-time, you'll likely add panels — but this gets you started without overcommitting before you know your actual power draw."
- ✓ 100W monocrystalline panel
- ✓ 30A PWM charge controller included
- ✓ Mounting hardware and cables in the box
- ✓ Works with 12V lead-acid or lithium batteries
Renogy 400W Solar Kit
"400W is where solar starts feeling like infrastructure instead of a supplement. In my experience, this size handles a residential fridge, lighting, phone and laptop charging, and a fan — which covers 90% of what most part-timers actually need without the cost and roof space commitment of an 800W system."
- ✓ 400W of monocrystalline panel capacity
- ✓ 40A MPPT controller — more efficient than PWM
- ✓ Expandable to larger systems on the same controller
- ✓ Works with 12V or 24V battery banks
Renogy 800W Premium Solar Kit
"This is what full-time power management actually looks like. 800W supports a residential fridge, workstation, CPAP, lighting, and phone charging without running your generator. The MPPT controller extracts 30% more from your panels than a PWM unit does."
- ✓ 800W of panel capacity
- ✓ 60A MPPT Rover controller (more efficient than PWM)
- ✓ Designed for 24V or 12V battery banks
- ✓ Expandable — add more panels to the same controller
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
"When you're not on hookups, the DELTA 2 handles the heavy loads — microwave, coffee maker, CPAP — while your solar keeps it topped off. The LiFePO4 cells are rated for 3,000+ cycles, which means years of daily use without capacity loss."
- ✓ 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery — 3,000+ cycle life
- ✓ 1,800W AC output (surge to 2,700W)
- ✓ Charges to 80% in under 50 minutes via AC
- ✓ Pairs with EcoFlow solar panels for off-grid use
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra
"This is the unit for full-timers who are genuinely off-grid — running a residential AC, washer/dryer, or workshop tools from solar. Expandable capacity means you grow the system as your needs grow instead of buying twice."
- ✓ Expandable from 6kWh to 90kWh
- ✓ Supports 240V appliances — real residential loads
- ✓ Solar, shore power, and generator input
- ✓ Smart Home Panel 2 integration for whole-rig power management
Batteries (1)
Battle Born 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery
"Full-timers burn through AGM batteries in 18 months. Battle Born batteries are sized for daily deep cycles — years of daily discharge and recharge without capacity loss. The 10-year warranty is real and the company actually honors it."
- ✓ 100Ah capacity, ~80Ah usable (vs ~50Ah for AGM)
- ✓ Built-in battery management system (BMS)
- ✓ 3,000+ cycle life — designed for daily full-time use
- ✓ Drop-in replacement for 12V AGM banks
Connectivity (1)
Starlink RV
"For anyone working remotely from their rig, Starlink is not optional — it's infrastructure. National parks, remote campgrounds, rural areas — anywhere cell coverage fails, Starlink works. The RV plan lets you pause service months you're near cities."
- ✓ Works at remote sites, national parks, and rural campgrounds
- ✓ No fixed address required — designed for mobile use
- ✓ Pause and resume service monthly
- ✓ Speeds typically 50–200 Mbps with low latency
Memberships (1)
Escapees RV Club
"If you don't have a fixed address, Escapees solves that problem. Mail forwarding, South Dakota domicile for $0 state income tax, and a community of full-timers who've worked through every logistical problem you'll face."
- ✓ Mail forwarding to any location — change on demand
- ✓ South Dakota domicile setup (no state income tax)
- ✓ Health insurance referrals for full-timers
- ✓ Access to Escapees RV parks and community networks
Insurance (2)
SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Complete
"For full-timers without employer coverage, Nomad Insurance Complete is the cleanest answer I've found to the health insurance problem. It works as primary coverage in 175+ countries, includes routine checkups, mental health, and cancer treatment — and it doesn't require a fixed address to buy or renew."
- ✓ Works as primary health insurance in 175+ countries
- ✓ Covers routine checkups, mental health, and cancer treatment
- ✓ Trip cancellation and lost luggage coverage included
- ✓ No fixed address required — designed for full-time nomads
SafetyWing Nomad Citizen
"Nomad Citizen is the plan for full-timers who are all-in. The income protection alone — $4,000/month if illness or job loss takes you off the road — is something I haven't seen bundled with health coverage anywhere else. If you're running your life from your rig with no employer safety net, this closes the biggest gaps."
- ✓ Premium health insurance with maternity and wellness care
- ✓ $4,000/month income protection (illness, job loss, or baby)
- ✓ Simplified nomad visa application support
- ✓ Travel coverage and emergency evacuation included
Money & Finance (1)
Keeper Tax
"Full-timers have a surprisingly long list of potential deductions — and most leave money on the table because they're not sure what qualifies. In my experience, Keeper is worth running for at least one full year just to build your mental model of what counts: the campsite fee when it's your office, the Starlink bill, the co-working day pass. It adds up fast."
- ✓ Automatic deduction detection from linked bank and card accounts
- ✓ Flags RV-specific write-offs: campsite fees, internet, gear
- ✓ Chat with a tax professional included
- ✓ Annual tax filing service available
Outdoor Gear (1)
REI Co-op — Outdoor Gear for Full-Timers
"Full-timers live outside more than most people ever will. REI's gear is built to last — and their return policy means you're covered if something fails. The REI Co-op membership ($30 lifetime) pays back in annual dividends and member discounts within the first year for most full-timers."
- ✓ Camp kitchen, cookware, and water filtration
- ✓ Hiking footwear and apparel for every climate
- ✓ Sleeping bags, hammocks, and camp furniture
- ✓ $30 lifetime Co-op membership — annual dividend on purchases
Travel & Mobility (1)
Turo — Rent a Car Without the Rental Counter
"Not every full-timer tows a car. When you're parked for a week and need to run errands or explore a city, Turo beats traditional rental counters — better pricing, pickup at the lot or delivery, and a huge selection including trucks if you need to haul something."
- ✓ Book cars by the day, week, or month
- ✓ Delivery to your campground available from many hosts
- ✓ Trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles available
- ✓ Often 20–40% cheaper than traditional rental agencies
Water & Systems (1)
Camco TastePURE Water Filter
"You're drinking campground water every day. This is a $20 decision. Carbon block removes chlorine and taste, and you swap it quarterly — cheaper and better than buying bottled water on the road."
- ✓ Inline carbon block filter
- ✓ Removes chlorine, taste, and odor
- ✓ Fits standard RV fresh water hoses
- ✓ Replaceable every 3 months or 3,000 gallons
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