Important Marine Battery Specs for a Trolling Motor: What You Should Know
Lithium-ion batteries are all the hype. But is the higher price tag for this marine battery really worth it? From performance and runtime to safety—we find out.
5 Easy Mistakes to Avoid When Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries
Are you making these common mistakes when charging your lithium-ion batteries? If so, you could be doing significant harm to your batteries and devices.
Why Lead Acid Batteries Are Not Sustainable, and Alternatives Are Needed
Lead-acid batteries served their purpose. Now it's time to leave them in the past. How is modern lithium-ion tech paving the way for sustainability?
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?…
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.…
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…