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Bluetti AC70: The Ultimate Portable Power Station for Boondocking

Posted by Jul 27, 2025 camping gear reviews, RV living, Tips , , , , , , , , , Leave a Comment
Bluetti AC70: The Ultimate Portable Power Station for Boondocking
A smiling person gives a thumbs-up next to a Bluetti AC70 Portable Power Station, showcasing its digital display.
The author showcases the Bluetti AC70 Portable Power Station, highlighting its convenience for boondocking enthusiasts.

Finding a reliable source of power has always been a challenge when we’re boondocking. For the uninitiated, boondocking means camping off grid, with absolutely no hookups. This includes not being connected to shore power, water, or sewer. I love boondocking because it’s usually free (although boondocking at a provincial or state campground isn’t) . But before I digress too far: My boondocking life changed when I got a portable power station.

Bluetti AC70 Portable Power Station with a digital display and multiple charging ports.
The Bluetti AC70 Portable Power Station, a compact and powerful solution for RV boondocking.

Now, my RV is equipped with cigarette lighter style twelve volt connections throughout, so I never felt the need to look into getting a portable power station. My system of plugging chargers for electronics was, for the most part working, although I couldn’t do things like run small appliances without running Daisy Mae’s built in Onan generator. However, one day, Bluetti reached out and asked me to try out the Bluetti AC70. This little power station has been a game changer for boondocking in my RV.

Small But Mighty

This little power station is small and compact enough to store anywhere in most cabinets in the RV, and lightweight enough to be easily portable. But small size doesn’t mean it low power. AC70 offers 1000 Watts and 768Watt hours of power.

The AC70 charges via120V in under an hour, but I can also charge it through a 12 Volt plug while I’m driving. I could also use a solar panel to power it, but I haven’t done that yet (more on that later). It has 2 AC outlets, 2 USB and 2 USB-C charging ports, and a 12 Volt, cigarette lighter style charging port.

Versatile Power Solution

This gives it a lot of versatility to run almost small appliances and charge and electronic devices from laptops to phones. By the way, I’ve found most of my electronics charge a lot faster through the Bluetti power station than through an AC wall outlet. Here’s some of the things I’ve used the Bluetti to run or charge:

There are larger power stations out there, but the AC70 is the perfect size for RV life, overlanding, or car camping. It’s small size and big power make it a great addition for a grab-and-go emergency kit too.

Features:

  • 1000 Watts
  • 2000 Watts lifting power
  • 768 Watt hours
  • 45 minute charging time on AC
  • 2 hours charging time on 500 W solar
  • LiFePO4 (relatively environmentally friendly)
  • 3000 charging cycles
  • Bluetti App lets you control charging from a phone
  • High viz LED display that tells you everything you need to know
  • 5 year warranty
  • Accessories: AC Charging Cable, Car Charging Cable, Solar Charging Cable

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 2.36“ ｘ8.18“ ｘ10.07“ / 314mm ｘ208mm ｘ255.8mm
  • Weight: About 22.4 lbs / 10.2kg
  • Charging temperature: 32°F – 104°F / 0°C – 40°C
  • Storage temperature: -4°F~104°F / -20°C – 40°C
  • Safety certifications: UL Standard, CEC, DOE, FCC, CA Prop 65

This Versatile Portable Power Station Lets You Have It All When You’re Boondocking

The Bluetti AC70 Portable Power Station is the power solution I didn’t know I needed. It lets me run or charge every electrical appliance I need without ever plugging into shore power. That’s pretty neat and it’s revolutionizing the way I RV.

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Is It Worth Going To Mexico for Dental Care?

Posted by Jun 7, 2025 Uncategorized , , , , , Leave a Comment

I Travelled To Los Algodones To Find Out!

I am in Los Algodones, Mexico. Otherwise known as “Molar City”because there are more than 250 dentists here with back to back offices throughout town.

Any storefronts that aren’t dental offices are optometrists, pharmacies or botox clinics.

Los Algodones Is a Mecca for Dental tourists from all over North America

One very high sign proclaimed “Stem Cell”.

Watch Out For The Sidewalks!

With all the money flowing into this town, you’d think the streets would be paved in gold fillings. However, walking down the insanely wacky sidewalks here could cripple you. I’m talking about sudden drop offs that are immediately followed by steep ascents. That said, there are good sections of sidewalks.

Los Algodones Has Hundreds Of Street Vendors

These sections are divided into impromptu street vendor stalls. The boundaries of each stall are marked on 3 sides by colourful mexican blankets, But these boundaries don’t keep vendors in their stalls, as you navigate through the maze of striped and patterned blankets. They sit waiting to pounce, trading their trinkets for US dollars with dental tourists. As I make my way a vendor yells emphatically “I give you best deal, please take look”! When I answer “No gracias” it seems to encourage him, and he follows me until another vendor takes over trying to win my pesos.

Dental Work in Mexico Can Save You A lot Of Money

Faced with horrendous dental bills at home, I decided to try a much touted Los Algodones dentist to get the urgent work I needed done. The trip, including dental work, accommodations and transportation would be less than half of my dental bill at home, so it seemed well worth the trip.

Is It Worth It?

But is it worth traveling from Canada to Los Algodones fordental work? I decided to vlog my experience from start to finish so you could decide for yourself. Here’s the first of a 6 part series of video vlog updates I did. #dentalcare#dentist#travel#dentalclinic#dentaltourism#LosAlgodones#molarcity#mexico#FrugalLiving#rvlifestyle

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10 Compelling Reasons To Travel Full Time In An RV

Posted by Mar 11, 2025 RV living , , , Leave a Comment
10 Compelling Reasons To Travel Full Time In An RV
Full time RV life offers the opportunity to live by a lake or wherever you want
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10 Reasons Full Time RV Life Is Better

It’s been more than 7 years since I downsized my life to fit into the small footprint of an RV.  And since that time, the allure of travelling full time has become an obsession for me.  But I’m not the only one.  RV life has become more popular than ever, especially after the Covid epidemic popularized remote work.  Not only that, but one of the biggest demographic groups diving into the lifestyle are solo women over the age of 50. 

It’s a practical and environmentally sustainable lifestyle. And it’s one that that offers the ability to travel wherever you decide to go, whenever you want.  That’s a freedom that’s all too rare when you’re tied to a traditional home. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to make the leap into this amazing lifestyle, here are 9 compelling reasons to go full-time in an RV. 

1.  Living Full Time In An RV  Reduces Your Environmental Impact

One of my major reasons for moving into my RV was this:  Living full time in an RV can have a much lower impact on the environment than living in a traditional home.  To start with, unlike most homes, my RV didn’t require wild lands to be cleared or logged. Maintenance of my RV requires a lot fewer natural resources as well. For example, when it’s time to change out the roof, I’ll be changing out about 320 square feet of rubber roofing, instead of 1600′ on a typical house. 

Even cleaning my RV contributes less chemicals to the environment than cleaning a typical traditional home.  You know exactly how much water you have and how much you use when you live in an RV.  It means you just don’t waste freshwater like you do in a house. Plus, with its smaller footprint, an RV doesn’t require as much electricity or fuel for heating and cooling.  Not only that, but a solar power system incredibly easy to hook up in an RV.

2. RV Life Can Be Very Affordable

Many full time RVers seek out free camping, often at beautiful recreation sites or unserviced campgrounds.  Of course this means your rig needs to be completely self contained, with a generator, solar power system and holding tank capacities to get you through at least a week.  It also means being comfortable and self sufficient in remote places. 

Many other full time RV travellers choose to pay for an RV site or parking spot where they can plug in and have access to services.  RV sites usually cost between $700 and $1200 per month, depending on the time of year and region.  Many of us do this for part of the year, and spent the rest of the year traveling and boondocking along the way.

3. RV maintenance is easier than maintaining a house

You don’t get out of doing home maintenance when you live full time in an RV.  However, the jobs tend to be simpler, and anyone with a minimal level of handiness can easily do them.  Even though there are always going to be times when you need to call a certified RV technician to fix things, the good news is RV techs are usually easy to find. 

4. You’ll enjoy minimalist simplicity

You don’t need much to live in a small space.  You might think that whittling down the unending and superfluous stuff that most of us fill a traditional home with to the bare necessities would leave you wanting.  For me it was incredibly freeing.  Not only that, but with each thing I sold, gave away or took to the dump, I felt just a little more free to do what I wanted.  An RV comes with all the furniture and most of the appliances you need, and the more stuff you put in it, the more weight you have and the more complicated life becomes.  That makes it easy to keep minimalism in mind.  

5. Increased flexibility and spontaneity

Are your new neighbours obnoxious? Do you have a psycho ex who won’t give up stalking you?  Do you just feel a sudden urge to hike in alpine wildflower meadows or enjoy cool ocean breezes in a heatwave?  Being a fulltime RV nomad makes it super easy to roll up the patio rug and get out of Dodge (or wherever you happen to be).

6. Work from anywhere

Thanks to advances in remote work and high-speed internet options, more people are turning their RVs into mobile offices. If you’re a creative freelancer, digital nomad, or remote worker, the RV lifestyle can provide the perfect environment for productivity, all while exploring the country. Working from an RV gives you the flexibility to travel without interrupting your career.

7. Explore new places

Full-time RV living offers a chance to live a life of unique experiences that you just can’t get when you’re stationary. From exploring remote destinations to experiencing local cultures and festivals, RV life opens up a world of exciting opportunities.  Each day is a brand new adventure waiting to unfold.

8. You might find yourself enjoying a healthier lifestyle

Full-time RV living often encourages an active and healthy lifestyle. It beckons you to explore new places. You find more time for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and exploring, keeping you  physically active and mentally engaged.  DIscovering farmer’s markets, and new regional cuisines often means eating a healthier diet too.  Sure you might find yourself diving into a plateful of gravy and cheese curd laden poutine in Quebec, but you’ll walk it off exploring the sights of Quebec City anyway!  

9.  The opportunity to spend more time with loved ones

These days, family and friends are often further apart than ever.  RV travel offers the opportunity to visit family and friends without worrying about who’s looking after the house or the pets while you’re away.   

10. Wake up to a new beautiful view every day

I love waking up surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.  One of the best parts about a full time RV lifestyle is that it offers the opportunity to wake up to a beautiful view every day.

 

Conclusion: Why Go Full-Time in an RV?

Making the decision to go full-time in an RV is a big step, but it’s not for everyone. Before you make the leap, it’s a good idea to explore exactly how you define the word “home”.  For example, if you love spending weekends mowing the grass, cleaning gutters, or cleaning the house, living full time in an RV is probably not for you. 

However, for those who enjoy minimalism, the freedom to travel, lower housing costs, and opportunity for adventure, RV living can be an appealing lifestyle choice. Whether you’re looking to simplify your life, embrace a minimalist mindset, or enjoy a deeper connection with nature and your loved ones, full-time RV living offers an exciting and rewarding journey. 

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