Dive into “She Tried It,” where I put the spotlight on the products and gear that accompany me on my RV adventures and off-grid lifestyle. From essential gadgets that make life on the road smoother to unique finds that enhance our off-grid living, each review is my honest take on what works (and what doesn’t). Whether it’s the latest tech, outdoor equipment, or cozy comforts for the RV, “She Tried It” is your trusted source for insights and recommendations, all tested on the open road and in the wild. Join me as I explore, evaluate, and share the items that can make or break our adventurous lifestyles. Let’s discover together what deserves a spot in our travel kits!
With so many people getting into full-time RV living it can be a challenge to find a long term RV park in Nanaimo. I have lived everywhere from farmer’s fields to Resort style RV parks. I prefer the price of parking in a farmers’ field but it’s nice to have the amenities of an actual…
Humidity if left unchecked can be a slow destroyer of your RV camper. This article takes a look at causes and prevention and takes a look at the different types of dehumidifiers and discusses the best dehumidifier for RV life. Humidity comes from weather conditions and just living and breathing.
How And Why I Put A Dishwasher Where my Oven Used To Be When my propane oven stopped working I quickly decided I wanted a dishwasher in that space. We are talking about My 35″ AClass, not my campervan. The Campervan never had a stove and it never will. For me, a stove is not…
Updated March 5, 2024 Staying Cozy in a Wonderland Winter in an RV brings its own unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to keeping warm. Imagine this: you are nestled in your RV, surrounded by a winter wonderland. Snowflakes dance outside your window, painting the world in shades of white and blue. It…
I love practicing yoga at Modo Yoga Nanaimo. I have been to several yoga studios in my lifetime, I started practicing over 20 years ago. Gosh, that’s hard to say out loud! I love yoga but I find it really challenging to get into a studio and practice even though, every time I take a…
So you think you can sleep? Wait, what? Everyone sleeps, but some of us are better at it than others, just like dancing! A thing about sleeping on the side of the road, in a campground, or at a random truck stop is the noise. Kids playing, airbrakes braking, dogs barking, just the sound of…
My Struggle The Vevor 3kw Diesel Heater What is a Diesel Air Heater? These handy little gadgets are known by a few different names. Some call them Chinese Diesel Heaters, Diesel Parking Heaters, Diesel Air Heater. If you are in the market for one of these I highly recommend joining these Facebook groups first…. “Diesel…
I’m not exactly sure when I first heard the term “solar generator” and I’m sure I had no idea what it was. It’s quite confusing to anyone who doesn’t really know. I own a solar generator but I don’t actually have a solar panel to go with it so it’s basically a portable battery bank. …
I think there is a side of ecological consciousness to most van lifers. I think being off grid and caring about the environment are two things that go hand in hand. I know for me, personally, I live in leggings. Yoga pants are my almost daily uniform. I mean literally, I wear them almost every…
TikTok made me do it… Just kidding I don’t know how to use TikTok, but I’m assured that the reels I watch on Instagram are TikTok’s … anyway, I’m showing my age. I bought these slippers because I needed new slippers and I have always loved happy faces, aka smiley face emojis, aka “acid badges”…
