Starlink Mini DIY Battery Pack!

Take your Starlink Mini anywhere! This compact DIY battery pack keeps your Starlink online off-grid—perfect for RVs, camping, or emergency backup. Reliable, portable, and hassle-free… and best of all, you can build it for a fraction of the cost of commercial options!

On Sale! Flame King Refillable 1LB Empty Propane Cylinder Tank

 AMAZON DEAL FINDER!

Flame King Refillable 1LB Empty Propane Cylinder Tank On sale for $14.50 today, hurry this deals usually don't last long. I got same bottles 8 years ago for about $10 each. Regular price now is about $29/ tank.

You also need Flame King Propane Refill Fitting Adapter Valve for 1LB Camping Refillable Tank Cylinders.

Stand: Flame King Propane Refill Stand for 1LB Camping Refillable Tank Cylinders fits Standard 20Lb Propane Tanks

Refill Kit + 1-lb empty refillable tank: Flame King Refillable 1LB Empty Propane Cylinder Tank - with Refill Kit and CGA600 Connection

Mounting Starlink Mini on NCV3 Sprinter Dashboard

After brainstorming a variety of ways to mount the Starlink Mini on my Sprinter’s dashboard, I had two main goals: keep the dish securely in place during travel and make it easy to remove for repositioning—especially when the dashboard view is blocked by trees or other obstructions.

Finding the Right Spot

The dashboard top center cubby turned out to be the ideal mounting spot. However, it's partially covered by a front-facing plastic trim piece that must be removed to fit the Starlink dish. This piece is secured with screws hidden beneath the L-shaped vent trims, which requires first removing the radio surround to access. Be sure to disassemble the trim pieces in this order for proper removal.

Once cleared, the dish slotted in as if the space were made for it. It sits low and blends seamlessly with the dashboard, giving it a clean, factory-installed look—while also keeping a low profile to deter theft.

For step-by-step trim removal instructions, see this earlier post – click here.

Bathroom Vent Fan Caulk Replacement Turned Full Restoration

What started as a simple task of replacing the aging caulk around my RV's bathroom vent fan quickly turned into a much bigger project. I initially planned to remove the old caulk, reseal the edges, and call it a day. However, upon closer inspection, I discovered that the fan casing had rusted significantly. Rather than replacing the entire fan, I decided to restore and improve it by removing the rust and applying a durable powder-coated finish.

• If you choose to replace the bathroom fan, it is available on Amazon: VENTLINE/DEX VP543 6" 12V Powered Round Vent
• Butyl Tape for sealing fan into roof: Dicor BT-1834-1 Butyl Seal Tape - 1/8" x 3/4" x 30' 
• Polyurethane Sealant: Sika Sikaflex-221 White or Sikaflex 521 White (more UV resistant)

Time to Change Your Wiper Blades! (Costco Deal & Short Installation Guide)

It’s that time of year again—time to swap out your old wiper blades! Right now, Costco has Michelin Guardian wiper blades on sale for just $7.99 each. At this price, it’s hard to beat.

This is my first time using these blades, and so far, I’m impressed—they’re smooth, quiet, and don’t chatter or squeak. The only downside? The IKEA-style instructions are nearly impossible to decipher, and even an online search didn’t help.

So, I figured it out myself and put together a quick tutorial to save you the hassle. Apologies for the less-than-stellar cinematography—filming with one hand while installing with the other is no easy task!

Enjoy the video, and happy wiper swapping! You’re welcome.