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Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey

Devin and Gail Thorpe

Follow our journey as we buy a Rivian R1T electric truck to pull a travel trailer equipped to run exclusively on solar power! oursolarelectrictrailer.substack.com

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9:13

How to Avoid This EV Problem - Prevent The 12-Volt...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/09/02

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.You definitely want to avoid the recent problem we had with our Chevy Bolt EV.After returning from a business trip to Puerto Rico, Devin hopped off the airport shuttle bus on a hot, humid night, reflecting on the story our hair stylist shared of her sister’s EV dying in the airport parking lot because she left the dome light on.Devin was relieved when the car started right up as usual. Leaving the

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7:40

7 Lessons From Our 420-Mile Trip Towing Our Aliner...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/08/26

Chevrolet does not recommend towing with the Bolt EV. When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.We recently completed our longest-distance camping trip, towing our Aliner Scout with our Chevy Bolt EV: 420 miles.Last week, we reported on what we saw in Plains, Georgia. We had a ball. If you missed it, check it out.This week, we want to share seven lessons we observed on this longest-to-date journey.Lesson 1: Sometimes, you don’t have to

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6:36

Visiting Plains, Georgia, the Home of President Jimmy...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/08/19

Today, we’re sharing a report on our camping trip to Plains, Georgia, home of President Jimmy Carter. At the same time, Devin will share interviews he did with friends of the former President in his newsletter and podcast, Superpowers for Good.Plains, Georgia, is not that different from other small towns in rural America and yet is entirely unique. President Jimmy Carter was born there and plans to continue living there. He’ll reach the age of 98 on October 1st. Elected President in 1976, he sealed

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13:09

What Is a Zero SR/F? An Electric Motorcycle Owner...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/08/12

This week, we’re sharing a lightly edited interview with Bill Bortzfield, the host of EVRider.TV.Gail: Welcome to our solar electric trailer journey. Today we are so excited to have fellow YouTuber and EV owner Bill Bortzfield with us. I’m so excited to be talking to you and learning from you. But before we begin, Devin and I want to thank you so much for having us on your show.Bill: Well, I’ll tell you, when I saw you guys with your Bolt and towing your Aliner and putting solar on it, you quickly

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7:51

8 Cars That Charge Faster Than a Chevy Bolt EV

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/08/05

This week, we’re excited to share some information about eight cars that charge faster than our Chevy Bolt EV. Based on the feedback we get on our channel, people who don’t yet own an EV worry most about range and about the time it takes to charge.We love our Chevy Bolt. Today, we believe it is the most affordable EV option with more than 200 miles of range. By current standards, however, the Bolt charges pretty slowly.Recently, we took a 2,000-mile road trip in our Bolt and genuinely enjoyed it

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9:27

A Look at the Hidden Parts of an RV Solar Power System

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2022/07/29

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.This is the third and final chapter in our series about installing solar on our RV. You can read chapter one here and chapter two here. See video one here and video two here.A solar power system in an RV is mostly about stuff you can’t see from the outside. Once upon a time, we believed most of the cost and effort of running on solar power was the panels. We’ve learned a lot in the last year.This

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8:36

Wiring Solar Panels in Series on Our Aliner Scout...

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2022/07/22

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.This is the second of three chapters in our series about installing solar on our RV. You can read chapter one here and chapter three here. See video one here and video three here.Our work installing the solar panels on our Aliner Scout popup trailer continues. While we aren’t far from being experts, we’re sharing what we did step by step so you can see exactly what we did.Before you consider copying

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9:17

EV Charging Basics

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2022/07/15

This week, we’re going to take a big step back to talk about EV charging basics for our friends who are hoping to buy an EV soon or perhaps have just bought one. We’ve been driving EVs for almost five years now. We don’t know everything, but we’re confident we have some lessons to share.EV charging is the biggest worry for people who don’t own EVs. We understand that it is scary, but we want to put your mind at ease.Charging is easy. Charging is cheap. Charging will get even easier over time as more

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14:17

What Is One-Pedal Driving? We Answer 13 Questions...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/07/08

This week, we answer all the questions about one-pedal driving in an EV. Be sure to watch the video in the player above as we demonstrate in this three-camera shoot just how it works. However, there are two questions answered in this article that are not answered in the video. If you watch the video, be sure to skip down to the bottom of this article to read the bonus questions and answers.Question 1: What is one-pedal driving?One-pedal driving is a feature in most EVs that allows you to operate

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7:11

How We Installed Solar Panels on Our Aliner Scout...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/07/01

This is the first of three chapters in our series about installing solar on our RV. You can read chapter two here and chapter three here. See video two here and video three here.We did it!After six months of talking about it, we put solar panels (similar to these) on our trailer.We made a 300-mile road trip mostly by freeways through hot sun and pouring rain. The panels came through without a hint of wear or loosening.While we’re eager to share what we did, keep in mind that this is the first time

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6:49

The Secret Way to Charge on the Electrify America...

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2022/06/24

This week, we’re going to share the secret to charging quickly with the Electrify America (EA) network.EA has the biggest network of charging stations by location in the country. We’ve done lots of road trips. Without EA, the trips would be impossible.We learned this secret from one of the customer service agents, so we confess, it isn’t exactly classified information. Still, what we’re going to teach you contradicts the written instructions Electrify America provides. You read that right. A

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7:31

13 Lessons From Our 2000 Mile Road Trip in Our Chevy...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/06/17

We recently drove nearly 2,000 miles in our Chevy Bolt EV, traveling from Jacksonville, Florida to Houston, Texas—and back. Along the way, we learned a few things.We logged every charge along the way and tallied the cost. (See lesson 13 below.)* The price per kWh varied dramatically. We charged almost exclusively with Electrify America. In every case on this trip, the company billed us per minute. Because the rate of charging varies, the cost per kWh varies.* The lowest price per kWh was

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4:32

Inside Our Aliner Scout: The Grand Tour

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/06/10

This week, we’ll give you a tour inside our Aliner Scout popup trailer RV. While we admit this is rather spartan—which is essential for us as we tow the little unit with our Chevy Bolt EV—we hope you’ll see why we think it is ample for now.The 2013 Aliner Scout features two beds. The larger of the two beds approaches queen size, and the other is nearly the size of a standard double bed. If you, your partner and the kids are small, you could sleep four in this little guy.You can convert each bed into

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4:54

How and Why to Use an External Water Filter on Your RV

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2022/06/03

Being new to the RV life, we often don’t know what we don’t know! But we’re learning.A good friend and neighbor, Jay Meyer, who has a fancy Class C motorhome, pointed out that we needed an external water filter. It hadn’t even occurred to us.Of course, the water you connect to is generally safe in campgrounds, but there are some “buts” in this equation.Typically, a camper will attach the gray water or sewer connections immediately before or after connecting the water. Hence, the last thing the

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12:36

We Learned How to Replace the Air Conditioner in Our...

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2022/05/27

“Get Devin to do it; he’s pretty handy,” said no one. Ever.Gail won’t claim to be any handier.So, replacing the air conditioner in our 2013 Aliner Scout popup trailer was intimidating.We spent a lot of time on YouTube. We followed and watched a YouTube video by Rick, who also owns an Aliner popup trailer and calls his channel Going NoWhereFast. He’s replaced his a/c unit twice and made videos each time. Here’s the first. Here’s the second.He’s clear that his method is not the standard or authorized

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How to Charge Your Electric Vehicle in an RV Park...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/05/20

RV parks and campgrounds make camping and traveling with an electric vehicle easy. Here’s how.We’ve been driving electric vehicles since 2017. Road trips in an EV are easier than most people without EVs realize, but it isn’t easy to find an affordable hotel with an EV charger. When you do, there is often competition for it.Camping is a whole different story. If there are RV hookups, you can likely get a full charge on your EV overnight. Traveling this way is so much simpler than tracking down the

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5:41

How We Connected the Gray Water Drain to the RV Sewer...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/05/13

When we took our Aliner Scout out for our first camping trip a few weeks ago, we couldn’t connect the gray water drain to the campground sewer system. Today, we’ll show you how now that we know.This is the perfect example of the model for our newsletter, podcast and YouTube show. We make mistakes, learn from them and then share what we learn so you don’t have to make the same errors.Camping in Florida, where there is plenty of water, is different than camping in Utah’s deserts or other places where

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17:27

Unboxing the Solar System for Our Aliner Scout Popup...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/05/06

In today’s episode, we unbox the solar system components we bought for our Aliner Scout popup trailer RV. There are six components to the system we discuss today:* Charge Controller* Bus Bar* Battery Monitor* Inverter* Battery* Solar PanelsWe’ll share some details and links for each of these items in this newsletter. We ordered everything from Amazon.Note that we have not received any compensation from any of these vendors, nor will we earn anything if you purchase any of these products. We don’t

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7:56

How We Met the Challenges of Camping in the Aliner...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/04/29

We’re excited to share our report of our first camping trip in our Aliner Scout popup trailer. As always, we towed it with our Chevy Bolt EV.Managing WeightGiven our limited towing capacity—we’ve decided we’re safe to tow 1,600 pounds and our trailer weighs a bit over 1,400—we have to pack light.Hanna Park CampgroundWe traveled just 24 miles to Hanna Park Campground, a Jacksonville City park on the Atlantic coast with spectacular beaches protected by beautiful dunes. To get there, we avoided

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5:06

Removing and Replacing the Decals on Our Aliner Scout RV

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/04/22

When we acquired our 2013 Aliner Scout, it had aged and faded branding decals on three sides. We decided to remove them and replace them with some of our own branding.The first challenge was to remove the old decals. We learned that they peel off easily if you apply some heat. We used Gail’s old blow dryer, the one she’s used for years each morning. It worked great on low.Using a plastic putty knife to catch the edge while blowing heat on the sticker, we peeled off the 24 by 12-inch decal in about

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