Wild Resources
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Useful Resources
Here are some resources you’ll find helpful (contains affiliate links)
🔋 POWER & ELECTRICS
Portable Power Stations (Ecoflow)
- Best for small demand/ back up
- Best for use as a spare battery with good capacity (this is the main one I use)
- Best for bigger demand & heavier loads
Portable Chargers
- Portable power bank charger (for phones)
- Portable power bank charger (for laptops)
- Internet router I use in my motorhome
Solar
🔥 GAS, HEATING & COOKING
- Refillable LPG system I have
- My favourite BBQ (used only where allowed)
- Collapsible firepit
💧 WATER & WASTE MANAGEMENT
Water
- Collapsible water container
- Food-safe water hose
- Hose connectors & tap adapters
- Fresh Water Tank cleaner
Waste
Cleaning
🚐 SAFETY & SECURITY
Vehicle Security
- Steering wheel lock
- Pedal lock
- Wheel clamp
- Milenco door lock
- Motion sensor lights
- Outdoor wireless cameras
Personal Safety
🛞 DRIVING, RECOVERY & MAINTENANCE
Recovery Gear
Vehicle Care & Navigation
Outdoor Living
- Doormat (mud control!)
- My favourite outdoor chairs (use where appropriate)
🐾 TRAVELLING WITH DOGS
- Non-spill water bowl
- Dog towel
- Drying bag
- Mud washer / Mud Daddy
- Reflective Collar light
- Harness
- Dog flea collar
- Travel water bottle
- Long line & stake
- Tick remover
📚 LEARNING & COMMUNITY
🔹 NOTE
You don’t need everything on this list to get started. Many people begin with just the basics and upgrade over time as their confidence grows.
NEXT STEPS:
Want to continue the adventures? I highly recommend heading into Europe; there are so many incredible places to explore, and now you know how to use aires, find wild spots and make the most of your time. If you’ve never been on a Europe road trip before, start planning one now- you won’t regret it!