The poop sheet updates are shown in red. All of the poop sheets challenge "conventional RV wisdom" (an oxymoron) and, instead, stress doing things properly. See Notes below about printing them out, which you are welcome to do.
1. The Source and Resources
List = 130 KB, 18 printed pages (05/2004).
Covers over 90% of the information and product source questions
I get. The List has capsule descriptions of key topics that
are expanded on if needed in "poopsheets" of their
own. Don't settle for RV store crap unless it really is good
stuff.
2. Inverters = 65
KB, 11 printed pages (4/2002).
How to interpret manufacturer hype, size an inverter and get
what your really need. There's no need to buy more than you need
and it's foolish to buy less and have to do it all over again.
3. Macerators and Other
Sewer Stuff = 69 KB, 14 printed pages (8/2002).
Things about macerators and sewage problems in general that nobody
tells you.
4. Buying an RV =
40 KB, 7 printed pages (4/2002).
With this poop sheet and RV Consumer
Group the only person who can screw you, is you.
5. Batteries and Other Electrical
Stuff = 106 KB, 21 printed pages (10/2002).
You will control your own power company with this info
and the books "Managing 12 Volts"
and "RV Electrical Systems"
along with other references listed. Covers 12VDC and some on
120VAC and generators not found elsewhere.
6. Water Treatment =
37 KB, 7 printed pages (11/2002).
You may need a lot or just a little water treatment. Don't get
ripped off in buying equipment and don't do anything stupid.
7. Electric Surge and High &
Low Voltage = 28 KB, 8 printed pages (6/2002).
Surges can wipe you out, but more often the real culprit is you
or your fellow RVer.
8. Is Solar Electricity For
You ? = 22 KB, 4 printed pages (4/2002).
Basics for people who know nothing and those who don't know they
know nothing.
9. Composting Toilets
= 21 KB, 5 printed pages (4/2002).
These are not generally recommended for RVers but can work if
you're willing to do what's necessary -- they require elaborate
care and "feeding" (pun intended).
10. Storing an RV
= 16 KB, 3 printed pages (4/2002).
There's no point in you doing the same dumb stuff most people
do.
11. Handling Moisture in
RVs = 62 KB, 12 printed pages (4/2002).
Rubber Roofs, venting and lots more than just fixing leaks.
12. Getting along -- Mexico
and Elsewhere = 25 KB, 5 printed pages (4/2002).
Not the usual touristy crappola but things RV magazines don't
tell you.
13. Communications
= 41 KB, 7 printed pages (4/2002).
Cell phones, the internet, satellite TV -- new things happening
all the time.
14. Boondocking =
45 KB, 8 printed pages (4/2002).
Not the usual RV magazine oatmeal, but a buncha' important stuff.
Notes:
Approximate number of pages listed is based on Netscape and a typical printer. Depending on your browser and printer setups, the number of your printed pages can vary widely. Go to your browser's File/Page Setup to adjust printing margins, headers and footers. With Netscape/Communicator, I use only Page number and Page total, and 0.50" for all my margins. If your browser is MS Internet Explorer, use the question mark icon on "Headers and Footers" to help figure out its silly codes (lots of luck). Color printing is not necessary if you want to print in black and white.
Use this website! It's free and the poop sheets are full of very useful information and links. You can download what you like and do anything with it you want. You don't have a computer? Then get someone who does to do it for you.
All of the poop sheets are "Reproduction Permitted." Feel free to share them with other people.
Cheers,
phred Tinseth
