There are many reasons why RVers prefer using solar panels instead of generators or campground hookups. It’s not only more eco-friendly, but solar power enables us to boondock off the grid away from crowded RV parks. A large variety of solar panels are available for all budgets and power needs. Here’s why we recommend using […]
How To Run Your RV Air Conditioner On 2,200 Watts
In my last two posts, I shared how I reinforced my battery rack in order to carry a heavier generator and how I designed a “table” to carry the generator above the rack. For years I have traveled with a 1,000-watt Honda generator that was sufficient enough to run my wife’s hairdryer on low and […]
7 Useful Items For Dry Camping Without Power
Many RVers have become so accustomed to hooking up to shore power (120-volt electrical service) that they are in somewhat of a quandary of what they should do when they find themselves without it for a night. Rather than spending hundreds or thousands of dollars for a generator or solar panel system, here are seven […]
Power Your Adventures With A CRAVE Power Bank
Whether you like getting outside to bike, run, ski, or just enjoy the solitude of a remote location, having your electronics available is often a modern necessity to stay connected to friends, family, or work while you are off-the-grid. It can also become a safety concern in the event that you need to call for […]
How To Effectively Maintain Power When Winter Camping
If you’re like me, you enjoy using your RV throughout the year, including winter when there are many activities to enjoy. However, more often than not, electrical hook-ups in a campground aren’t available when winter camping. This leaves your batteries to power your off-season adventure. Winter camping and your RV batteries Preparing for winter camping […]
Understanding Lithium Batteries For Your RV Solar Power Solutions
A solar power system in an RV is an efficient, practical, environmentally-friendly means of accessing power on the road. Yet, while using solar energy as a source to run everything in your RV is one thing, having that power when you need it can be a different story.