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Using Starlink for Car Camping: What I Have Learned
Starlink gave me a way to build a business from my 4Runner and communicate beyond cellular coverage. Here is what I have learned from using the second and third-generation Standard, why I did not switch to the Mini and what car campers should consider before choosing either one.
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Living and Car Camping Full-Time Out of My Toyota 4Runner
I have spent nearly a decade car camping, including more than three years living out of my Toyota 4Runner full-time. It takes me down the road, gives me a place to sleep, and holds my kitchen, work equipment, and everyday supplies. A photo at camp shows where I ended up. It rarely shows how…
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A Phoenix Summer Can Break a Good Food Routine
Every July, I need to spend time in Phoenix to handle my son’s guardianship needs. That responsibility can keep me in the city for as long as a month. With temperatures regularly climbing above 100 degrees, living from the 4Runner is not a reasonable option for me during that stretch. Paying for a Phoenix…
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My Real Experience With Solar Power for Car Camping
When I started car camping nearly ten years ago, solar power was not part of my setup. My phone, lights, and other small electronics needed very little electricity. I charged what I could while driving and worked around the limits. That was enough for occasional trips, but my power needs changed as car camping…