Category: RV Electrical

Have you ever heard of AGM batteries? Currently, car batteries have outstanding improvements over the old battery lines in terms of reliability, safety, and longer life. AGM is a …

Solar energy offers tremendous benefits to the regular campers and especially boondockers: clean, quiet electricity and independence from fuel, which opens up endless travel opportunities. You will also enjoy …

What does sul mean on a battery charger? Sul means the formation of lead sulfate crystals on the battery plates. It blocks the flow of electricity between the plates …

If you are a boondocker with minimal electricity needs and you don’t want to permanently install solar panels on the roof of your RV for any reason, having a …

RVs are becoming increasingly popular as people look for more ways to enjoy the great outdoors. One of the most appealing aspects of RV ownership is taking your home …

If your car won’t start, one of the first things you should check is the battery. If the battery is dead, you’ll need to charge it before the car …

There can be many reasons a car battery is out of juice. There’s nothing to be worried about if you find yourself without a car charger in these situations. …

Without a charge controller, your house battery won’t be able to directly use the sunlight energy from your solar panels. A charge controller is needed to convert this energy …

It might be tricky trying to install rigid solar panels on the curved roofs of an RV. In this case, you would need flexible solar panels for RV. These …

If you like to travel off the beaten path to enjoy quiet, untouched nature, you will not have frequent access to shore power at conventional RV campgrounds. To be …

Many RV travelers have made the huge mistake of putting their rig into storage in the off season without using an RV battery trickle charger, only to come back …

An RV converter converts 100-volt AC power to 12-volt DC power to charge your rig’s house battery and power your appliances at the same time. In addition to ensuring …

Although the deep cycle house batteries in your RV are designed to withstand up to 80 percent depth of discharge, that’s only on paper. If you want your house …

You may have already heard your fair share of RV battery talk from fellow RVers or boondockers. Some people swear by 6-volt RV batteries, while many find the 12-volt …

Lithium batteries aren’t necessarily foreign terms when people discuss batteries nowadays, though there are several misunderstandings.  In today’s world, lithium batteries are everywhere, they are the source of power …

RV batteries are a vital part of the travel trailer, motorhome or campervan. They provide power you need to run lights and appliances when you are often boondocking in …

Like most RV campers, you probably have several appliances in your rig for use while on the road. There should be a surge protector to protect the electronics that …

RV surge protectors are a vital part of any RVer’s toolkit. They provide protection from voltage spikes and surges that can damage RV appliances and electronics. Unfortunately, they are …