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Home Assistant + Shelly on 12V DC: Smart Automation for RVs and Boats
Most smart home gear is AC-only. Shelly devices work natively on 12V DC — wire them directly to your RV or boat system and control everything through Home Assistant.
Best RV Tank Monitoring Sensors (2026)
We tested the top tank monitoring sensors for RVs. Here are our picks for propane, water, and waste.
RV Battery Monitoring: What Actually Works
CAN bus, BLE sensors, and the current state of RV monitoring — from someone who built their own system.
RV Waste Valves: Why the Twis-Loc Outlasts Everything Else
Most RV waste valves are disposable. The Twis-Loc is the exception — 50-year-old motorhomes are still running the same valve body.
Premium P80 Tool List
The curated $800 tool kit that covers 80% of what you'll ever need.
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Home Assistant + Shelly on 12V DC: Smart Automation for RVs and Boats
Most smart home gear is AC-only. Shelly devices work natively on 12V DC — wire them directly to your RV or boat system and control everything through Home Assistant.
AI Tools for Marine Navigation and Boat Monitoring
From weather routing to engine health prediction, AI is showing up on boats in practical ways. Here's what actually works for cruisers and liveaboards.
How AI is Changing RV Maintenance and Monitoring
AI is quietly making RVs smarter — from predictive maintenance to voice-controlled systems. Here's what's real, what's hype, and what you can use today.
RV Solar System Sizing: How to Calculate What You Need
Stop guessing. Here's how to calculate exactly what solar panels, batteries, and charge controller you need.
Best RV Tank Monitoring Sensors (2026)
We tested the top tank monitoring sensors for RVs. Here are our picks for propane, water, and waste.
RV Battery Monitoring: What Actually Works
CAN bus, BLE sensors, and the current state of RV monitoring — from someone who built their own system.
How to Replace Your RV Waste Valve
Step-by-step guide to replacing your RV waste valve without dropping the tank.
RV Waste Valves: Why the Twis-Loc Outlasts Everything Else
Most RV waste valves are disposable. The Twis-Loc is the exception — 50-year-old motorhomes are still running the same valve body.
Torin 581T Magna Caddy Hex Bit Organizer
Magnetic hex bit organizer with a great concept but some execution concerns.
General Tools 14 Piece Quad Saw/Driver
A hacksaw replacement that fits in a holster and doubles as a right-angle driver.
High Speed Screwdrivers
Comparing three ratcheting screwdrivers: the Overdriver, Stanley, and Craftsman.
Estwing E3-16C Claw Hammer
The $20 one-piece hammer that'll outlast everything else in your kit.
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