Most people rely on their phones for navigation, but for off-grid travel, a dedicated DIY GPS is a game-changer. We realized that giving our camper its own location tracking independent of our phones would completely transform our onboard systems. Integrating…
In a perfect year, the numbers would be higher. But 2025 wasn’t a perfect year. Between medical emergencies and the heavy demands of reality at home our time on the road, our camping journey, was fought for, inch by inch.…
Maintaining a Texas Ag Exemption is a central part of life at home. While we enjoy our time on the highway, the majority of our days are spent right here, focusing on the details of the land we love. Sometimes,…
When we got our first hard-side camper in 2023, the factory app handled the basics over Bluetooth: lights, awning, and viewing holding tank levels. It was simple enough at first, but Home Assistant eventually became the only way to fix…
Sometimes, the best way to process a life-changing event is to return to the things you know how to fix. After weeks of monitoring heart rates, blood pressure, and recovery timelines, I finally stepped back into my role as a…
They say you don’t notice the length of the stripes on the road until you’re forced to slow down. In late 2024, our world didn’t just slow down—it came to a complete halt. We often share the highlights of our…
Picture this: you’re out in the wilderness, the sun’s setting, and you’re feeling like a campfire master. You’ve gathered your wood, got the stack just right, and it’s time to light that fire. You strike a match, toss it on…
Alright, fellow RVers—let’s be real for a second. If you’ve ever parked your rig on a slant, you already know the pain: wobbly sleep, doors that refuse to stay shut, slides that don’t want to slide, and your sink drains…
Hey everyone! Today, I’m walking you through a straightforward 4Runner transmission fluid change on our 5th Gen 2015 Toyota 4Runner. This is one of those maintenance tasks that, once you get the hang of, you’ll wonder why you ever paid…
If you’re a 5th Gen 4Runner owner towing a load you know how crucial it is to have a reliable brake controller. Whether it’s pulling a camper trailer (like our trusty ‘Campy’), a boat, or hauling a load of construction…
