Specifactions of Truck, Fifth Wheel RV Trailer, Solar power, Satellite Internet and Full-Timing Accessories

Specs

We’d like to consider this full-time RV road trip of ours an open source adventure. That being said, the following specifications about our trailer, tow vehicle, systems, technology and accessories are provided in hope that you may find them useful in planning your own escapades.

Please Note: This is an ever-evolving list. Links to relative blog posts and external websites for further information will be added as time allows.

Our Rig:

2006 Dodge Ram 2500
- 5.9 Liter Cummins Diesel (powered by biodiesel whenever available)
- SLT Quad Cab
- Four Wheel Drive
- PullRite SuperGlide 3300Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Hayes Electronic Brake Controller

Our Home:

Arctic Fox 24-5N 24′ Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Norcold N821L 8cu.ft. Refrigerator (Download Norcold Service Manual PDF)
- Maytag Magic Chef 3-Burner RV Cooking Range
- RVP 8000 Series Rooftop Air Conditioner
- ShurFlo Potable Water Pump
- Suburban Direct Vent Gas Water Heater
- IntelliPower PD 9260 Charer/Converter
- Built by Northwood Manufacturing
- Purchased from Apache Camping Center

Accessories
- TastePure Hose RV Water Filter (In-Line Hose Style)
- Water Pressure Regulator (Attaches between site faucet and hose)
- Motorola Talkabout 2-Way Radios
- Black and Decker Dust Devil Vacuum
- Apple 60GB iPod
- Hanging Shoe Organizer
- Accordion Style Office Organizer
- Rubbermaid Shower Caddy (Keep all toiletries in this, leave it in the bathtub and remove when showering)

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Technology:

Custom Solar Power System
- Evergreen 120 solar panel (1)
- Xantrex C40 Multifunction DC Controller
- Xantrex DR2400 Power Inverter
- Honda EU2000i Super Quiet Generator
- System designed by O’Connell Solar

Mobile Satellite Internet
- Datastorm F2 .98 meter Satellite Dish
- Datastorm D3 Controller
- HughesNet 7000S Modem
- MotoSat Internet Service Plan

Wireless Network
- Linksys WRT300N Broadband Router
- SimpleShare 250GB Network Attached Storage
- Apple Powerbook G4 17″
- Dell Latitude 131L Notebook Computer