If you have a caravan, Camper Trailer or RV you might often want to take it off the beaten track and get down and dirty with nature. I’m talking about the wilderness experience; selecting a campsite that offers little in the way of services – especially electrical power. In these cases you will have to rely on your battery power, and if you plan on staying a few days and still want the convenience of light, fans, radio and maybe DVD player, etc, you will need to boost your power reserves somehow and a dual battery system could be the way to do it. In this post I will summarise how I do it. It may not suit everyone’s needs or pocketbook, but if it gives you food for thought it will be a good start. … read more … »

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I lived on Prince Erdward Island for seven years or so and thoroughly enjoyed my time there – summer and winter.  In summer, you too can enjoy a family camping holiday you won’t forget at one of the most scenic places you will see – Prince Edward Island and the Twin Shores Camping Area. … read more … »

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Well, now that really is the $64,000 question, no matter where you are in the world. If we were all alike, and had the same preferences for good camping spots it would not be too hard to provide some answers. However, we all have our own opinions on what makes the best camping experience.  … read more … »

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