The solar industry is dominated by geeks (and I use that term with respect) who love to discuss the ins and outs of monocrystalline panel efficiency, maximum power point tracking,…
Electricity magically transforms your RV from a hardshell tent into a luxurious living space. It’s organized lightning, blue smoke, 21st-century cocaine.When you plug your RV into a power supply, flowing…
A gross lie has been perpetrated upon the RV community.The lie is: "Your trailer umbilical cord will charge your RV house batteries. You don’t have to do anything but drive!"The…
This is your last chance. After this, there’s no turning back. You stop reading this article about lithium batteries, and the story ends. You go back to your RV and…
So you’re curious about your RV house batteries’ state of charge? Prepare to feast from the Tree of Knowledge... If you’re not thirsty for knowledge, here’s the grab-and-go answer: A…
If you’re dry camping in your RV, how do you power a CPAP machine? What if you frequent National Park campgrounds, which don’t usually have hookups? What about boondocking on…
Old South residents have a saying: “The weather is close today.” According to a New Orleans friend of mine, that means the temperature and humidity are jus’ ‘bout th’ same.…
I admit it. The title of this article is clickbait-ish. Because there are actually dozens of reasons why you would want solar power!But as you’ll see in a few paragraphs,…
Right now, solar power is basking in the limelight. "It'll charge your batteries for free," says the salesman, "and allow you to boondock anywhere you want!"The highlights are legion: Solar…
Let’s talk sorcery. Mickey Mouse Apprentice GIFfrom Mickey Mouse GIFs Er, electricity. (Sorry, lots of people get the two mixed up). Actually, let’s talk about one specific electrical component: the…
