Last week, “Sean” wrote me an email asking how many solar panels he needed to recharge his RV house battery. “So I apparently have the wrong battery (deep cycle marine approximately 88 Ah) for my
Wondering whether 6V or 12V batteries are better for your RV? I don’t blame you for asking – and I don’t blame you for being confused, either. Most of the blog content written on this
There is a common misconception among new RV owners that you should disconnect your house batteries when plugged into shore power (something about issues arising from multiple power sources). If you have a modern multi-stage
If you’ve read my magnum opus about why you need an RV surge protector, you might be wondering whether a hardwired or portable surge protector is better. Are hardwired versions worth the cost? And how
Let’s talk about lithium batteries, the new media darling in the RV industry. With their growing popularity have sprouted the weeds of myths and misconceptions. Let’s dispel the top six. Myth: Lithium Batteries Are Explosive
Almost all RV air conditioners run off 120-volt AC electricity, which is what most campers call “shore power” or “grid power.” And as many RV owners learn to their dismay, you need to be plugged
The cost of an RV solar power system ranges from $200 from a barebones 100W solar suitcase to $10,000+ for a custom off-grid motorhome. On average, adding an auxiliary 200W solar charging system to your
Can batteries be installed inside an RV? No, lead-acid batteries cannot be installed inside an RV without being inside an approved battery box vented to the outside. Yes, lithium batteries can be installed inside an
I am going to assume that you are a normal person and that the phrase “failure of a diode” makes as much sense as the IRS Form 1040. So if you’re wondering, “Why is my
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all RV refrigerator. And it makes me so mad. You have five options for RV refrigerators: 3-way absorption refrigerator 2-way absorption refrigerator AC/DC compressor refrigerator DC-only compressor refrigerator AC-only compressor refrigerator I’ll
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