This is an incomplete list of what I used in Smokey I, my first van. I need to update this page, then add a new section for what I’m currently using in Smokey II, where I live now.
Full disclosure: Most of these are Amazon affiliate links, so I’ll make a small commission off what you buy, whether it’s these exact items or something else. This is what I use, but buy whatever works best for you.
Electrical
- (2) Renogy 200 amp hour AGM battery
- (2) Renogy 175 watt flexible solar panel
- Renogy 50 amp DC-DC charger — Charges house batteries from solar and/or the alternator
- Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth module
- Noco 10-amp battery charger — For shore power
- Noco GCP1 15 Amp AC Port Plug — Also for shore power
- Jackery Explorer 240 — Great for charging laptops, phones, etc. outside the van
- Kohree 12-way 12-volt fuse block
- Kohree 3-in-1 cigarette lighter USB outlet — We installed these all over the van
- Pactrade LED Swivel Reading Light, Polished Brass
- MICTUNING RV Exterior LED Porch Utility Light
Propane and Propane Accessories
- Coleman propane stove/grill
- GasSaf 5-foot adapter hose — Connects the stove to a standard 20lb propane tank
- Camco Olympian Wave 3 heater
- Camco low-pressure gas regulator with 12-foot hose — Connects the heater to a standard 20lb propane tank
- Propane Y-splitter with gauge
Kitchen
- Alpicool T60 dual-zone refrigerator/freezer
- GasOne butane stove with 4 cans of fuel
- Coleman gas camping grill/stove
Bathroom
Ventilation
- Maxxair 00-05100 roof vent/fan
- 12-volt Tornado Fan — Bought it at Love’s, plugs in, clips anywhere, blows lots of air.
Interior
- Kidde carbon monoxide alarm — Critical with propane and propane accessories.
- First Alert smoke alarm — Smoke detectors save lives. One saved ours.
- Sony XAV-AX1000 stereo — Apple CarPlay lets me put Google Maps on my dashboard. Doubles as a screen for my rear camera
- TOPGO Phone Holder Car Cup Mount — I use my phone to control music or podcasts while leaving Google Maps on my dashboard screen
- Kohree 3-in-1 cigarette lighter USB outlet — We installed these all over the van
- Pactrade LED Swivel Reading Light, Polished Brass
Exterior
- ALL-TOP vehicle awning 6.6′ X 8.2′
- EcoNour Baby Car Window Shades for Side Windows — They say for rear windows only, but with a short bungee around the side mirror I make them work for the front doors
- KASLIGHT LED headlights — Because sealed beams suck
- Nilight ZH006 20-inch LED Light Bar — When overkill is just enough
- MICTUNING RV Exterior LED Porch Utility Light
- CURT 14055 Class 4 Trailer Hitch – 1,000-pound tongue weight is plenty for the motorcycle and carrier
- Curt trailer light wiring harness — It really is plug-and-play
- Mofeez RV Class C Compatible with Ford 1997-2020 Windshield Cover — It works with vans, too
Motorcycle Stuff
- Black Widow MCC-500 Motorcycle Carrier
- Scorpion EXO-AT950 helmet
- Icon Contra 2 mesh jacket — Read my review here
- Rev’It Prometheus leather jacket — Read my review here
- HWK motorcycle pants
- O’Neal Rider motocross boots
Amateur Radio
VHF/UHF
- Kenwood TM-V71A mobile VHF/UHF radio
- Kalibur KVAN antenna mount
- 144/440 MHz dual-band antenna with 3/8″ mount
- KB9VBR 2-meter breakaway J-Pole antenna
- Painter’s pole — antenna mast for J-Pole
- Wouxun KG-UV2D handheld VHF/UHF radio
HF
- Alinco DX-70 HF radio
- Alpha Antenna Full Metal Jacket — Portable antenna, covers from 6 through 80 meter bands
Useful Memberships
- Escapees RV Club — Mail forwarding and domicile, discounts at numerous RV parks. Tell them we sent you!
- Harvest Hosts — Stay at wineries, breweries, farms, and other interesting points of interest.
- Boondockers Welcome — Free stays with fellow travelers.
- Mobile Internet Resource Center — There is a vast wealth of information here about getting and staying online, useful for digital nomads. I became a member to support their efforts, as well as to gain full access to this treasure trove of info.
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