Where Should I Put My Overland Battery Bank?
You want a beefy and capable overland battery bank to maximize your time adventuring. However, you can’t just put it anywhere in your overlanding vehicle. You want to find the best spot to keep it safe and secure during your adventures. So, where should you put your overland battery bank?…
Can Lithium Batteries Get Wet?
Everyone knows that water and electricity shouldn’t mix. But that doesn’t mean every contact between water and your batteries will end in disaster. You have even less to worry about if you’re using top-of-the-line lithium batteries. So let’s take a closer look at what you need to know to answer…
Why Is My Lithium Battery Not Charging? 5 Easy Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re like most people, you love using technology, but only when it works. Using a lithium battery in your battery bank doesn’t make your power system immune from trouble. If you’re experiencing issues with your lithium battery not charging, there are a few easy troubleshooting tips you can try.…
Will Lithium Batteries Freeze?
Whether you’re camping in your RV or fishing on a gorgeous lake, there are many reasons you should upgrade your battery bank to lithium. However, sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, and you find yourself unexpectedly in freezing temperatures. It’s no secret that cold weather and batteries don’t go together well,…
Can RV Batteries Keep You Powered Overnight?
As it becomes increasingly difficult and expensive to get a campground reservation, many RVers opt to boondock or dry camp. However, if you haven’t made any upgrades to your power system, there’s a good chance your RV battery will go dead overnight. Depending on the type of battery, this could…
5 Surprising Ways Lead Harms the Environment
It’s impossible to overlook how humans and our activities here on Earth impact the planet. One impact comes from the batteries we depend on to power various items that we use every day. And lead-acid batteries are one of the most common types of batteries of rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately, over…
What Is a Deep Cycle Battery?
Batteries do so much for us, from starting our vehicles to powering our flashlights during power outages. But different types of batteries can have dramatically different strengths and intended uses. And for those who aren’t particularly knowledgeable about tech, it can get a little confusing. One of the most common…
What Will Kill My Lead-Acid Battery?
There are few worse feelings than trying to start up a car, RV, boat, or other system and finding the battery completely dead. You may end up stranded and then stuck with a hefty bill for a new battery to boot. Unfortunately, it’s a relatively common occurrence for people unfamiliar…
EXPLORIST.life Shows a Start-to-Finish DIY Lithium Electrical Install in a Camper Van
Nate and Steph Yarbrough specialize in teaching people how to build the DIY camper of their dreams through their business, EXPLORIST.life. Initially, their “explorist” lifestyle started when they began a life of full-time travel in an RV and then later transitioned into a Sprinter van. As they shared their travels…