The composting toilet pee bottle can get really gross on the inside. Here’s a product we’ve found that actually works to remove and clean the scales from inside the pee bottle.
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The Winnerwell tiny wood stove gave us installation options because of its portability. We decided the spot that made the most sense for it is our dinette. When it’s time to pull the wood stove out of storage, we convert our dinette into “bed mode” without the cushions, set the stove there, and vent it out the window. Here’s the breakdown of our wood stove setup.
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Jerud and I decided it was time to find an alternative source of heat compatible with our goal of being fossil fuel free (no propane, gas, or diesel). The option is a wood stove. But we needed a tiny wood stove that would work with our rig’s layout - which meant it needs to be portable. Hence the Winnerwell tiny wood stove!
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It’s time to have honest chat about what I think are the key aspects of composting toilets that may deter people from getting one. Perhaps this will save some people money, time, and frustration.
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Leave No Trace (LNT) principles are the bedrock of responsible and sustainable recreation in our natural playgrounds. These principles apply to all kinds of outdoor activities - including boondocking.
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I’ve been wanting to make my own jewelry for a while, but this particular style – patinaing salvaged bullet casings all started with boondocking.
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Here's a short video about how we get 30 gallons of fresh water without bringing the Toaster with us into town while we're boondocking.
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Water is a precious resource when you live in an RV and boondock a lot! Our kitchen sink foot pedal modification allows us to save so much water and make our 40 gallons of fresh water last for over a week.
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If you’ve ever looked at our “Currently” page, you may wonder, “Ching and Jerud talk a lot about being 100% solar powered, but the number of days they’ve been plugged in is really high!” Find out why that is.
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Designing an electrical system is difficult on its own, but designing one that’s powered 100% by solar adds additional complications. Learn more about the electrical system in the Toaster.
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Slapping some solar panels on your rig to charge your laptop or run a TV is great, but when you start trying to replace propane-powered appliances, like an electric water heater, things get a lot harder. It can definitely be done, though – the Toaster is rolling proof!
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Coco pith is made from the outer husk of coconuts, something that’s otherwise just thrown away, while peat moss is harvested from slow growing peatlands. It seems obvious which one is more sustainable, but you may be surprised by the truth just like I was.
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Is it time to empty out your composting toilet and you’re not quite sure what to do with the pee and poop in there? You’ve probably heard/read a lot of conflicting information about where you can and can’t empty your toilet. Let's clear things up!
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Composting toilets are getting more popular – whether they are being used in RVs, cabins in the woods, or backcountry camping areas. But calling those toilets “composting toilets” is simply incorrect. These toilets don’t actually compost your shit.
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Jerud and I want to thank everyone who came out to our open house yesterday at Highland Brewing Company. And also why we chose Highland to be our venue (hint - it has to do with solar panels - lots!).
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Every time I come across RVers who have switched to lithium batteries, the first question that comes to mind is: how the heck can they afford lithium batteries? It’s no secret that they are expensive! Lithium batteries can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $8,000. So then, how the hell did we afford them?
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About a month ago we realized our RV batteries were no longer performing at full capacity. Does that mean we ruined our lead acid batteries after using them for only two years in the Toaster? If so, what do we replace these batteries with?
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So what happens when you email a company telling them why you chose not to buy their product? In this particular case, I ended up exchanging emails with the CEO of the company. Not what I was expecting. But it helped me decide between using Hello or Tom's of Maine products.
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