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Increase RV and Motorhome Security

Posted by admin in RV on August 7, 2011

Improve Motorhome and RV Security with SolarTrac2 the wireless solar security system. The main brain, the solar panel and 12 volt battery are all built into one small roof module. It installs in just minutes without any permanent modifications to the roof or interior. Once fully charged by the sun, the built-in battery will keep the system functional for two weeks.

This RV security system supports up to 16 wireless devices made specifically for this solar security system (wireless key chain remote, wireless wall keypad remote, wireless window sensor, wireless motion sensor). The kit includes 1 window or motion sensor and one key chain remote, additional sensors and controls are purchased separately.

The roof module contains a loud speaker which will sound when the alarm is triggered. On top of that, it can also send an alert to your email address and to your cellphone. With the solar security system you’ll also receive a 1 year membership for online monitoring. The system is completely functional without the membership but email and text alerts as well as GPS tracking will not be available.

With the membership you’ll be able to login to your DrivTrac account at any time and check for alerts you may have missed, the current vehicle location and more. If you’ve received an alert that the motorhome or RV is moving down the road you can contact the authorities and give them the exact location of the vehicle as well as the direction of travel.

The roof module is slim and sleek so that most will overlook it completely, but it has it’s own security built-in; just in case. The SolarTrac2 is designed to detect when it’s being removed from the roof, so if the alarm is in armed mode and the roof module detects that it’s being removed from the roof it will send alerts via text and email (with valid membership).

This solar security system and wireless sensors can communicate up to 200ft apart. The wireless window and motion sensors are powered by 9v batteries that should be changed once every 3 – 6 months. The battery in window sensors on windows that are seldom opened can be changed every 6 months and motion sensors in high traffic rooms should have their battery changed every 3 months. Read the rest of this entry »

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Boondocking for RVs

Posted by admin in RV on August 7, 2011

The term boondocking could be classified as a truly RV lingo. Each RV user has a different meaning for the term. For some RV-ers it means free camping site. To some, boondocking translates to an overnight RV parking at Target or at any legitimate truck stop. It could also mean RV camping at a site where there is no RV hookup.

Boondocking is defined as dispersed camping at a remote location. It basically means RV camping in open national parks and public lands that have no amenities for camping more so, RV camping. In a way, boondocking is not for newbie RV-ers.This type of camping is for the more advanced and seasoned camper as “dispersed camping” readily implies camping in remote and undeveloped campsites.

A “boondocker” has a sense of adventure and exploration. He could probably light a campfire by rubbing two sticks together!

Where to Boondock

In the United States, boondocking is generally allowed on federal public lands that are within a 300-feet radius of an established road, except where it is explicitly not allowed. An established road does not necessarily mean asphalt or cemented roadway. It could pertain to a dirt road that is wide enough to accommodate an RV.

The liberty afforded boondockers as to where they can “disperse” camp does not give them the right to cut down trees and shrubs so as to build an access path to the RV campsite. It is alright though to utilize previously used campsites and new RV campsites for that matter as long as accessing the new area will not incur damage or destruction to the foliage around the site.

As a rule, you can boondock at a particular federal public land for 14 straight days. If you need to extend your stay, you would have to move on the 15th day to an area at least 25 miles away from the previous campsite. This rule applies to majority of USFS and BLM administered lands. However, the INYO National Forest of California permits boondockers a 42-day continuous stay at a particular camping ground. There are areas that are restricted for a 3-day stay only while there are areas where you can RV camp for months on ends for minimal fees.

Note though that US National Parks do not permit boondocking or even overnight RV parking. However, most national parks have designated campgrounds for both regular and RV campers. If you are out for boondocking it is best to do some research work on restricted areas for camping. Read the rest of this entry »

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