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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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3:15

Mission Accomplished - Our Final Episode

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2023/05/26

We’ve just returned from our latest—and for many purposes—our last camping trip in the Aliner Scout. This is our farewell.Eighteen months ago, we launched “Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey” with a grand vision of buying an electric truck, probably a Rivian, to two a trailer we’d equip with solar power. We still don’t have a truck, and the latest estimate for when one will arrive is still months in the future.We didn’t let this stop us. We bought an Aliner Scout camper we could tow with our Chevy

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6:28

Why Does It Take So Long to Repair an RV?

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2023/03/24

We are excited to report that our little Aliner Camper is back in business!You may recall that a blowout left our rig out of the game. We were surprised by how long it took to get the little popup camper trailer back in service.Here’s a recap of what has taken so long.Step 1: InsuranceWe were pleasantly surprised by how quickly State Farm received our claim and processed it, sending us an estimate of the cash required to cover the repair, net of our deductible. That entire process took only a

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7:13

7 Reasons We Pre-Ordered an Aptera Solar-Powered EV

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2023/02/24

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.We haven’t talked much about the Aptera we’ve pre-ordered, so we thought we’d use our newsletter, podcast and YouTube show this week to explain the seven reasons we pre-ordered one of these solar-powered EVs.The Aptera is a solar-powered, three-wheeled vehicle enclosed like a car (so you’ll frequently catch us calling it a car) but regulated more like a motorcycle.Reason #1: Extreme EfficiencyWe expect the

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9:26

8 Travel Trailers a Rivian R1T Can Easily Tow

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2023/01/27

Last week, we attended the Florida RV Supershow in Tampa for the second time. What a blast! We exhausted ourselves roaming the show occupying the entire Florida State Fairgrounds, climbing in and out of dozens of travel trailers.We left with a list of 13 RVs we’d consider towing with our Rivian R1T when it arrives this summer. We want a trailer that is in that sweet spot for towing range (weight) and comfort (size). The smaller the trailer, the farther we can go. The bigger the trailer, the farther

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8:39

How to Prevent a Tire Blowout Like the One That...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/12/23

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Recently, we had an experience that will serve as a powerful object lesson for you. While traveling to southwestern Florida to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian, a tire on our Aliner Scout blew out. We’ll not only share the surprisingly bad story but also some tips for avoiding this fate.The Devastating BlowoutDevin made the trip alone to join a group of volunteers from our church helping people

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5:48

How to Replace the Roof Springs in an Aliner Scout...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/12/16

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.The Aliner Scout A-frame popup trailer roof features four springs, two on each side. The springs make lifting the roof easy. One of our springs broke. We replaced both springs on that side. This is how we did it.With one spring broken, the Aliner folks recommend discontinuing the use of the RV.This project scared us. Aliner recommends having it done by a professional. When opening the roof without the bungee

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9:41

Our 2022 Can't-Miss Holiday Gift Guide for RVers

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/12/09

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Shopping for gifts for RVers can be challenging. We’ve created an eclectic list of things that weight and power-conscious RVers—in other words, most RVers—will use and appreciate.Everything we’re adding to the list we own and use and recommend based on our experience. A few links we’ll provide are to items like ours but not the same make and model.By the way, we’re saving the best for last! Check out number

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19:51

16 RV Pro Tips for Seniors From an Octogenarian and a...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/12/02

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Hilde (81) and Jay (76) Meyer started camping in a tent 50 years ago but quickly migrated to an RV. Though they didn’t maintain a rig for all those years, last year, they acquired a new Sunseeker Class C motorhome by Forest River.Their first trips allowed them to visit many of the lower 48 states, traveling from Florida through Texas to visit Utah’s five National Parks. Upon returning from that trip, they

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1:42

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/11/25

Today, we want to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for you, our friends, family and followers who watch, listen and read our weekly message. We love sharing a message and are so grateful that so many of you tune in. Thank you!We’re also grateful for all those who drive electric vehicles. Driving zero-emission vehicles contributes to better urban air quality. Given that we enjoy breathing and love so many others addicted to at as well, we appreciate those who drive EVs. Thank you!We’re

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14:22

How to Keep Kosher, Observe the Sabbath (Shabbat or...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/11/18

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.Our friends Jay and Hilda Meyer live just down the street from us. As members of the Orthodox Jewish community, they keep kosher strictly, even when camping in their RV. They shared insights with us about following their faith and observing the Sabbath.Keeping KosherMost gentiles are familiar with kosher basics like avoiding pork, but may not appreciate all that keeping kosher requires.For instance,

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5:10

How We Chose the Wrong Charge Controller for Our...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/11/11

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.From the moment we installed the solar power system in our Aliner Scout camper, we experienced a problem we didn’t fully understand. On the sunniest days, the system would quit generating power!The problem seemed to be in the charge controller. We purchased and installed the Victron Energy Smart Solar MPPT 100 volt, 20 amp charge controller. At 100 volts and 20 amps, the little $159 (as of this

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10:19

9 Lessons Learned From Our 1,000-Mile Journey Towing...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/11/04

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.Last week, we reported that we’d completed a 1,000-mile trip up the Southeastern Seaboard towing our solar-powered Aliner Scout with our Chevy Bolt EV. This week, we will share the nine lessons we learned along the way.Lesson #1: Don’t Drive Too Far in One DayOur Chevy Bolt EV can go about 150 miles on a single charge towing our Aliner Scout, and leaving a bit of cushion allows us about 125 miles of

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4:48

They Said It Couldn't Be Done!

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/10/28

Chevrolet doesn’t give the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV a tow rating and recommends not towing with newer Bolts. Wisely or otherwise, that didn’t stop us from towing our solar-power equipped Aliner Scout camper on a 1000-mile camping trip.Over an eight-day trip, we traveled through four states, leaving Florida, passing through Georgia and South Carolina, and finally visiting North Carolina. We traveled on five of the eight days, averaging about 200 miles per day. On the three other days, we enjoyed

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7:18

Our Visit to Charleston

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/10/21

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.Our visit to Charleston, South Carolina, began with a visit to Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. To access the fort, we took the designated ferry, a 30-minute ride that provides a beautiful tour of the harbor. The fort is now part of a National Monument operated by the National Park Service. The tour of the fort and the artificial island it sits on was fascinating.We next

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10:43

7 Sights to See in Savannah

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/10/14

You’ll likely love Savannah, Georgia. The beautiful, historic and walkable city has attractions for almost everyone.During our one-day visit, we visited seven sights—and enjoyed them all.* Chippewa Square. This little park is not famous for the native people it was named for; rather, this is the delightful place where Forrest Gump famously sat on a bench waiting for a bus chatting with those who happened to plunk down on the bench with him. The bench he sat on is a prop that has been moved to the

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9:58

How to Choose the Best Tires for Your EV

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/10/07

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.The tires you put on your EV are more critical than you may imagine. Tires are likely the most expensive routine maintenance cost for your electric vehicle. The tires will also impact the ride you get, safety, road noise and the efficiency of your car—and, therefore, its range.We’ve identified six considerations to help you choose new tires for your EV. There isn’t a perfect tire for every car; what

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11:06

Lessons from Hurricane Ian for EV Owners

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/09/30

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.Hurricane Ian passed through Florida this week. We recorded this episode outside in the storm. Here in Jacksonville on Thursday, as we recorded this, the wind was blowing gusts up to 35 miles per hour with steady, light rain. Ian had been downgraded to a tropical storm and was centered about 60 miles southeast of us in the Atlantic Ocean.While the impact of the storm on us was modest in the end, it

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7:13

How to Save Time and Money on a Road Trip With Your...

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/09/23

Many worry about how to do a road trip in an electric vehicle, focusing on the time required to charge. We’re sharing a tip that will help you reduce the time you spend charging.Our suggestion, simply put, is to charge more often for less time, cumulatively spending less time plugged in.We recognize that, at first blush, this tip is a bit counter-intuitive. Hang with us to be sure you see how and when it may work for you.The rate at which an EV battery charges slows as it fills. You can imagine

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4:58

10 Reasons We Love Our Chevy Bolt EV

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/09/16

This week, we’re sharing ten reasons we love our Chevy Bolt EV. While it is not the fanciest or the fastest EV* The car is durable. Ours has 85,000 miles now and barely shows wear inside and not much out.* Comfortable for long drives. We’ve driven the car tens of thousands of miles on the road. While it’s no luxury auto, it’s comfortable for long days in the saddle.* Affordability. We bought ours used and got a fair deal, but Chevy is practically giving away the Bolt EVs now. You can get a new one

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3:58

10 EVs That Tow More Than a Chevy Bolt EV

Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey ·

2022/09/09

As you likely know, we tow a little Aliner Scout A-frame popup trailer with our Chevy Bolt EV. It’s a bit crazy. Chevy doesn’t recommend towing with the Bolt.If you’d like to tow something with an EV, you’ll be glad to know there are lots of options. We’ll feature just ten. Here’s a much longer list.* Volkswagen ID.4 Pro: 2,200 poundsThat 2,200-pound capacity is more than enough to pull our little popup trailer and lots of others that are a bit roomier.* Hyundai Ioniq 5: 3,500 poundsThere is a big

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