Jimmy Off Grid

Jimmy Off Grid

RV Repair, Off-Grid Tech, and More!

RV and off-grid systems — mobile connectivity, solar power, and water filtration. System design, build guidance, and remote support for life on the road.

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Mobile Connectivity Packages

From basic Wi-Fi on the road to enterprise-grade bonded cellular + failover

All consulting billed at $150/hr — hour estimates below are typical ranges
Tier 1
Trailhead
GL.iNet travel router basics
~1 hr
Hardware budget: $80 – $200
What's Included
  • GL.iNet router model recommendation based on your use case
  • Configuration walkthrough — tethering, Wi-Fi repeater, or USB modem mode
  • VPN client setup (WireGuard or OpenVPN) for security on public networks
  • Carrier & plan recommendation for your travel regions
  • Written setup guide you can reference later
Hardware Stack
  • GL.iNet Beryl AX or Slate AX
  • Phone hotspot or budget USB modem
  • Optional: small external antenna
Ideal for: Weekend campers, occasional road-trippers, budget-conscious van lifers who mainly need email & streaming
Tier 2
Basecamp
Dedicated cellular + roof antenna
2–3 hrs
Hardware budget: $400 – $900
What's Included
  • Modem + router selection (Peplink BR1 Mini or similar)
  • Roof-mount MIMO antenna placement & spec guidance
  • Dual-SIM or multi-carrier plan strategy
  • Full remote configuration of router, firewall, DNS
  • WireGuard VPN tunnel to home or cloud exit node
  • Wi-Fi network design (separate work / guest SSIDs)
  • Detailed config doc + written guide
Hardware Stack
  • Peplink BR1 Mini or GL.iNet Spitz AX
  • Parsec Husky or Poynting MIMO-3 roof antenna
  • Carrier SIM(s) — T-Mobile / AT&T / Visible
Ideal for: Full-time van lifers, remote workers who need reliable video calls, small RVs
Tier 3
Command Post
Peplink multi-WAN + Starlink failover
3–5 hrs
Hardware budget: $1,500 – $3,000
What's Included
  • Peplink MAX Transit Duo or CAT-18 router selection & sizing
  • Starlink integration as WAN failover with priority rules
  • SpeedFusion Cloud or self-hosted bonding/VPN configuration
  • Roof antenna system design (cellular + GPS + Wi-Fi)
  • Full network architecture — VLANs, QoS, bandwidth mgmt
  • Remote management setup (InControl2 / cloud dashboard)
  • Network diagram + complete system documentation
Hardware Stack
  • Peplink MAX Transit Duo / MAX BR1 Pro
  • Starlink Standard or Mini
  • Peplink dome or Parsec Husky Pro antenna
  • Multi-carrier SIMs (2–4 active lines)
Ideal for: Full-time remote professionals, RV families with heavy usage, content creators needing upload bandwidth
Tier 4
Mission Control
Enterprise-grade mobile network
6–10 hrs
Hardware budget: $3,500 – $7,000+
What's Included
  • Full Peplink + UniFi hybrid architecture design
  • SpeedFusion bonding with self-hosted FusionHub on VPS
  • Starlink + multi-carrier cellular bonded for max throughput
  • UniFi AP deployment for large RV / bus / vessel coverage
  • Site-to-site VPN to home network or office
  • Automated failover testing & monitoring alerts
  • Full network diagram, IP plan, config backups
  • Complete system documentation
Hardware Stack
  • Peplink MAX Transit Pro or HD1 Dome
  • Starlink Standard / Business
  • UniFi AP(s) + managed switch
  • Self-hosted FusionHub VPS
  • Enterprise antenna system (7-in-1 dome)
  • 4+ carrier SIMs with data-only plans
Ideal for: Bus conversions, expedition vehicles, liveaboard boats, mobile command centers, anyone who refuses to compromise

Connectivity Notes

Hardware costs are separate — I provide exact parts lists with purchase links. You buy direct and avoid markup.
Ad-hoc support available anytime at $150/hr for troubleshooting, config changes, or carrier issues.
Remote-only service. I guide you through physical install via video call. On-site install available if our routes overlap (+travel costs).
All tiers include a written guide specific to your build so you can self-service basic changes down the road.

Off-Grid Power Packages

From portable power stations to full Victron systems with auto generator start

All consulting billed at $150/hr — hour estimates below are typical ranges
Tier 1
Spark
Portable power station basics
~1 hr
Hardware budget: $300 – $1,200
What's Included
  • Load audit — what you're actually running and for how long
  • Jackery / EcoFlow / Bluetti model recommendation & sizing
  • Portable solar panel pairing & charge time expectations
  • Usage strategy — when to charge from shore, vehicle, or solar
  • Written recommendation doc
Hardware Stack
  • Jackery Explorer 1000/1500 or EcoFlow Delta 2
  • 100–200W portable solar panels
  • Basic power monitoring via manufacturer app
Ideal for: Weekend campers, car campers, minimal power needs — phones, laptops, lights, small appliances
Tier 2
Grid Cutter
Entry-level lithium + mounted solar
2–3 hrs
Hardware budget: $1,500 – $4,000
What's Included
  • Full load audit with daily Wh consumption estimate
  • Battery bank sizing — LiFePO4 capacity recommendation
  • Roof-mount solar panel layout & wiring diagram
  • Charge controller selection & programming (Victron SmartSolar or Renogy)
  • Inverter sizing for your appliance list
  • Shore power charger / converter integration
  • Full system diagram + written guide
Hardware Stack
  • 200–400Ah LiFePO4 battery bank (Battle Born, SOK, etc.)
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT or Renogy Rover
  • 200–400W roof-mounted rigid solar
  • 2000W pure sine inverter
  • Victron BMV-712 or SmartShunt for monitoring
Ideal for: Full-time van lifers, small RV builds, moderate loads — working remotely, running a fridge, charging everything
Tier 3
Powerhouse
Full Victron ecosystem
4–6 hrs
Hardware budget: $5,000 – $12,000
What's Included
  • Comprehensive load audit with seasonal modeling
  • Full Victron system architecture — MultiPlus, MPPT, Cerbo GX
  • Battery bank design — capacity, series/parallel config, BMS integration
  • Solar array design — panel layout, string sizing, shading analysis
  • AC & DC distribution panel design with breaker sizing
  • Victron VRM remote monitoring setup & alert configuration
  • Alternator charging integration (DC-DC charger sizing)
  • Full wiring diagram with cable gauge specifications
  • Complete system documentation
Hardware Stack
  • Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter/charger
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/35 or higher
  • Victron Cerbo GX + GX Touch 50 display
  • 400–800Ah LiFePO4 bank with managed BMS
  • 600–1000W roof solar array
  • Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger
  • Lynx Distributor for bus bar management
Ideal for: Large RVs, skoolies, serious full-timers running A/C, induction cooktops, residential appliances
Tier 4
Off-Grid HQ
Victron + auto gen start — never run out
8–12 hrs
Hardware budget: $12,000 – $25,000+
What's Included
  • Everything in Powerhouse, plus:
  • Generator integration — auto-start relay wiring via Cerbo GX
  • Generator sizing & model recommendation for your loads
  • SOC-based auto-start/stop programming with quiet hours
  • Multi-phase or parallel inverter design for high loads
  • Full Victron ESS / hub strategy configuration
  • Advanced VRM dashboards, custom alerts, remote firmware updates
  • Redundancy planning — what happens if components fail
  • Complete electrical schematic to NEC standards
Hardware Stack
  • Victron MultiPlus-II or Quattro 5000VA+
  • Dual Victron MPPT charge controllers
  • Victron Cerbo GX + GX Touch 70
  • 800–1200Ah+ LiFePO4 bank
  • 1000–1600W+ solar array
  • Generator with 2-wire auto-start (Honda EU series or similar)
  • Victron Lynx Smart BMS + Lynx Distributor
  • Full Lynx bus bar system
  • Transfer switch & shore power inlet
Ideal for: Expedition builds, large bus conversions, liveaboard yachts, mobile studios — full residential capability anywhere on earth

Power Notes

Hardware costs are separate — I provide exact parts lists sourced from reputable vendors. No markup on gear.
Ad-hoc support available anytime at $150/hr for troubleshooting, VRM questions, or seasonal tuning.
I design, you (or your installer) build. I provide wiring diagrams detailed enough for any qualified electrician. Video call support during install is billed hourly.
Combined discount: Book a connectivity + power consult together and take 15% off total hours.

Off-Grid Water Packages

From basic hose filtration to multi-phase systems — drink confidently from your tank

All consulting billed at $150/hr — hour estimates below are typical ranges
Tier 1
Clear Pass
Inline hose filter + drinking filter
~1 hr
Hardware budget: $50 – $150
What's Included
  • Water source assessment — campground, well, city, boondocking
  • Inline hose filter recommendation (sediment + carbon)
  • In-RV drinking filter setup — countertop or pitcher-style
  • Tank sanitization walkthrough & maintenance schedule
  • Basic water testing guidance — what to test for and when
  • Written recommendation doc
Hardware Stack
  • Camco TastePURE or Clearsource Nomad inline filter
  • Countertop filter (Berkey Sport or equivalent)
  • TDS meter for quick spot-checks
  • Tank sanitization kit (bleach method)
Ideal for: Weekend campers, mostly using campground hookups, want peace of mind without a permanent install
Tier 2
Pure Flow
Multi-stage exterior + under-sink drinking
1–2 hrs
Hardware budget: $250 – $600
What's Included
  • Full water source risk assessment for your travel patterns
  • Multi-stage exterior filter design — sediment, carbon block, KDF
  • Under-sink drinking water filter selection & install guidance
  • Dedicated drinking water faucet recommendation if needed
  • Filter replacement schedule & parts sourcing plan
  • Tank sanitization protocol + ongoing maintenance calendar
  • Water pressure regulator & backflow preventer sizing
  • System diagram + written guide
Hardware Stack
  • Clearsource Ultra or similar 2–3 stage canister system
  • Under-sink carbon or ceramic filter (Doulton, Watts, or similar)
  • Pressure regulator + backflow preventer
  • TDS meter + basic water test kit
  • Dedicated drinking faucet (optional)
Ideal for: Full-timers who want clean water from every faucet and confidence drinking from the tank at any fill source
Tier 3
Spring Water
Multi-phase + UV + RO or ultrafiltration
2–4 hrs
Hardware budget: $600 – $1,500
What's Included
  • Comprehensive water risk profile — bacteria, heavy metals, chemicals, sediment
  • Multi-phase exterior filtration — sediment, carbon block, KDF media
  • UV sterilization integration for biological safety
  • Under-sink RO or ultrafiltration system design
  • Whole-RV vs. point-of-use strategy based on your plumbing
  • 12V vs. 120V component selection based on your power system
  • Waste water management for RO systems (grey tank impact)
  • Complete filter replacement calendar with part numbers
  • Tank sanitization SOP + periodic re-testing protocol
  • Full plumbing diagram + system documentation
Hardware Stack
  • Clearsource Ultra or custom 3-stage canister rack
  • Viqua or SteriPEN-style UV sterilizer
  • Under-sink RO system (APEC portable or iSpring)
  • Pressure regulator, backflow preventer, accumulator tank
  • TDS meter + comprehensive water test kit
  • Mineralization post-filter (for RO systems)
Ideal for: Full-timers filling from questionable sources, families with kids, anyone who wants to never think twice about drinking from the tap

Water Notes

I'm not a water treatment engineer. For known contamination or well water concerns, I'll recommend lab testing and refer to a specialist if needed.
RO systems produce waste water — typically 2:1 to 4:1 ratio. We'll factor grey tank capacity into the design so you're not dumping constantly.
UV requires consistent power. If pairing with an off-grid power consult, we'll size your system to handle it. Combo discount applies.
Combined discount: Book water with any connectivity or power consult and take 15% off total hours.

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