Roam Lab’s Campfire Gumbo
There are so many ways to cook a gumbo. Some are regional. Some are familial. Mine is practical. After traveling
Fiberglass, Resins, and Other Material Lessons Learned
When renovating a truck camper (or any camper) weight is key. Sure, wood and other classic materials are aesthetically pleasing,
Avion Ultra Truck Camper Floor Plan
We have looked at a lot of truck campers. Like any home search, there are things we love and things we dislike. One of the many appealing aspects of the Avion is its layout. There is a large table, wide open space, and a dedicated bathroom. But there is a major problem: a lot of the wooden fixtures are rotten. So, we are pulling everything out and starting from scratch. When one starts from scratch, the floor plan starts to change.
Boondocking Power
An important part in optimizing one's electrical system for boondocking is knowing what one's consumptions will be. If one already
Charging A Laptop on 12 Volts
I bought my MacBook Air back in 2013 because it was lightweight and had a long battery life. Yet, no matter how long that battery life may be, it's never going to be long enough to not require recharging while on the road. Which brings up a dilemma: how do we charge our computers while boondocking?
Great American Eclipse
The moment of totality is profoundly transcendent. Amidst the stars and planets, hemmed in by a 360° sunset, is a
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory hosts a breathtaking collection of plants and animals from around the world. In visiting, we
Wiring From Scratch
In which I tackle everything electrical in a truck camper or RV: batteries, converters, inverters, fuse boxes, surge protectors, wire
Stripping The 1970 Avion C11
We settle into a new kind of normal around the Avion Ultra truck camper. Each morning, we wake up and
Hometown of Mark Twain
Before he adopted the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens grew up in Hannibal, Missouri—the template for Tom Sawyer and