LIVING THE GOOD LIFE
How to Live Off-Grid
We’ve touched on this book about living away from mains water and electricty before (see p98, Sept ’07 issue). Nick Rosen’s book is part biography and part manual, and gives advice to those who are considering holidaying or living without hook-up, explaining how he and his family have lived this way for years. The book tracks Nick’s experiences as he goes ‘back to nature’, living without commitments, and how he meets other like-minded souls also living the ‘off-grid’ dream. It is a compelling read and is full of handy information.
Price £7.99

Tel 020 8579 2652 Web www.booksattransworld.co.uk
 • See PMH p108 for off-hook-up tips.
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POWER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Evopower SF1000
This high-powered digital inverter generator is quiet and provides 1000W of power from its on-board engine. The 2.7-litre fuel tank uses unleaded petrol and will provide six hours of power. It is lightweight and easy to carry, comes with a 240V mains socket and a 12V DC socket and has a ‘low oil’ and ‘overload’ shutdown’ system. The power emitted is pure sine wave, allowing for sensitive electronic equipment to be run. With its high power rating, this is one generator that should cater for all your wild camping needs.
Price £235.99
Tel 0845 094 2452
Web www.genpower.com
 • See PMH p111 for more on generators
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SOOTHE THOSE STINGS
Bite relief
One problem with wild camping in the hot summer months is unwanted interest from pesky insects, so if you are sensitive to bites and stings, Design Go has the perfect solution. The moment you know you’ve been bitten, hold the pointed end to the affected area and press the button. Quartz crystals release a low-energy electric current to help relieve the pain. It will last for around 3000 treatments. And, at just 5cm long, the Design Go can go everywhere with you. Price £6.99
Tel 020 8906 8505
Web www.design-go.com
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INTERNET ON THE MOVE
Pocketsurfer2
If you enjoy camping away from mains hook-up, but need access to the internet, the Pocketsurfer2 could be just what you need to browse the web in HTML layout, with full graphics and Java support on a 640 x 240 resolution, wide-screen colour display. An integrated mouse pointer and backlit QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to use. As its name implies, the PocketSurfer2 fits easily into a pocket or bag and delivers the real web, with pages loading in around seven seconds. Utilising the mobile phone GPRS network, it can operate anywhere a signal is present. Basic usage of 20 hours a month is included for the first year but costs £40 a year thereafter. Otherwise, ‘unlimited time’ is charged at £5.99 a month.
Price £179.99
Tel 0207 993 4286
Web www.pocketsurfer.co.uk
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SPRUCE UP YOUR 'VAN
Care-avan cleaning kit
Care-avan’s All Four Special cleaning kit contains everything you need to keep your motorhome looking spick and span, inside and out. The specially formulated shampoo works efficiently on all types of exterior surface. The interior cleaner, too, works on all surfaces and will deal with kitchen, washroom, living area, fabric and carpet cleaning. The polish will help repel dirt and dust in the living areas and the cab. The window cleaner is non-scratch, non-smearing and leaves a clear finish on acrylics and glass.
Price £28.99
Tel 01384 865199
Web www.care-avan.co.uk
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BARGAIN BATTERY
Numax 85Ah leisure battery
If you need an additional leisure battery, or need to replace your existing one, then this Numax 85 is one of the most keenly priced on the market. Boasting 85Ah of power, it should be able to keep you going for a while when you’re away from hook-up. Other stand-out features include a deep cycle and a ‘magic eye’ which allows you to determine the battery’s state of charge, at a glance. At 255 x 175 x 230mm the battery should easily fit into most motorhome lockers.
Price £47.99
Tel 0845 869 8940
Web www.outdoorbits.com
 • See PMH p112 for tips on keeping your leisure battery charged up.
Web www.ringautomotive.co.uk
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