Wild n Wonderful Wanderer
The RV Gear Master List
The exact off-grid setup we actually run. Start with the power core, then add the kit for your season. Every part links to what we use.
Both seasons
⚡ Power Core
The foundation. Every seasonal add-on below runs on this.
🔋 ECO-WORTHY 12V 280Ah LiFePO4 Battery The bank — stores everything. Bluetooth, low-temp protection, 250A BMS, 3584Wh. Buy › 🔌 Renogy DC-DC 12V 40A Charger Charges the bank off the alternator while you drive. Works with LiFePO4, AGM & gel. Buy › ⚡ WF-8955PEC 940W 55A RV Power Converter Turns shore power into 12V charging + distributes DC. 3-level smart charging. Buy › ❄️ EUHOMY 12V Fridge / Freezer (37qt) Low-draw cold food and freezer off-grid. Runs −4°F to 68°F on 12V/24V/AC. Buy › ☀️ SanTan Solar Panels Keeps the bank full while you're parked. Linking direct once our SanTan affiliate is live. SoonSummer
🌞 Stay Cool Off-Grid
Boondocking in the heat with no shore power — move air, block sun, keep the bank charged.
🪭 VANPRT 8" Rechargeable RV / Tent Clip Fan 10000mAh, 3-speed, 720° rotation, ~40h runtime — air movement on still nights, no shore power. Buy › ⛱️ TUPARKA 90% Black Shade Cloth (10×20) Strung over windows or the awning, it kills the greenhouse effect before the heat gets in. Buy › 🪟 Reflective Window Coverings · Roof / Exhaust Fan · Windshield Sunshades The rest of the heat-rejection kit. Adding our exact links here next. SoonWinter
❄️ Stay Warm, Don't Freeze a Pipe
Freezing nights and frozen hookups — heat the cabin, heat the tanks, protect the lines.
🔌 WEN GN400i 4000W Inverter Generator (CARB) Runs the heater and backs up the bank when solar's thin. RV-ready, CARB-compliant. Buy › 🌡️ JIANBENKJ RV Tank Heater Pads (12V, 3-pack) Thermostat pads on the fresh/grey/black tanks — they won't freeze and crack overnight. Buy › 🧊 Cupohus Self-Regulating Heat Tape (18ft) Wraps the water lines and hose with a digital thermostat — freeze protection down to sub-zero. Buy › 🔥 Diesel Air Heater Dry, cheap cabin heat — the heart of the winter build. Pinning our exact unit here next. SoonSome links above are affiliate links — if you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only link gear I actually run in this rig. "Check availability" items are part of my real build but may be temporarily out of stock on Amazon.