How to Charge Your RV Batteries: Your Complete Guide
Few things end a great camping trip faster than a dead battery. Keeping your RV batteries properly charged is the key to reliable lights, refrigeration, and comfort on every trip. This guide explains how to charge your RV batteries using shore power, generators, solar panels, and alternator systems. We’ll cover…
What Does a Battery Maintainer Do?
If you’ve ever pulled your RV or boat out of storage to find dead batteries, you know the frustration. Fortunately, modern battery technology has evolved and in many cases, the right storage strategy (or the right batteries) can eliminate that issue entirely. Let’s explore how maintainers work, when to use…
Solar Generators Vs. Solar Systems: Which Are Better?
If you’re new to the world of solar power, you may have questions about how to get started. While deciding among different types of panels, batteries, and more, you’ll encounter another big decision: Should you opt for a solar generator or get a full-fledged solar system instead? We’re exploring these…
Why Your Cheap Imported Lithium Battery Might Cost You More In the Long Run
When you’re building or upgrading your deep-cycle battery system, it’s tempting to focus on the price tag. Many imported lithium batteries advertise impressive specs at a fraction of the cost of premium brands. On paper, they look nearly identical. But as countless users have learned the hard way, there’s a…
How to Find a Qualified RV Solar Installer You Can Trust
Upgrading your RV to harness the power of the sun can completely transform the way you travel, but only if it’s done right. A properly designed and installed solar and battery system can let you boondock longer, stay off-grid comfortably, and eliminate generator noise and fuel costs. At Battle Born…
What Happens When Your Imported Lithium Battery Fails? (And How We Handle It Differently)
When shopping for lithium batteries, it’s easy to be tempted by a low price tag and a flashy 10+ year warranty claim. Many imported batteries look like a great deal up front. But what happens when that battery fails in the middle of an RV trip, on the water, or…
Where’s The Best Place To Buy Lithium Batteries?
Whether you’re upgrading an existing battery system or starting from scratch, figuring out where to buy lithium batteries can be overwhelming. The decision often depends on your application and which type of lithium batteries you’re buying. Let’s jump in and take a look at some of the different options available for…
Charging Lithium Batteries: The Basics
When it comes to modern energy storage, lithium batteries are the clear leader for performance, lifespan, and charging efficiency. Whether you’re powering an RV, boat, off-grid cabin, or renewable-energy system, understanding how lithium batteries recharge will help you get the most out of your investment. This article breaks down the…
Wakespeed and PredictWind Team Up to Bring Worldwide Remote Monitoring to Alternator Regulations
Modern onboard charging systems need to run smoothly, even when vessels or vehicles are thousands of miles from home ports or service centers. That’s why Wakespeed, a technology brand engineered and manufactured by Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ: DFLI), maker of the Battle Born® line of off-grid power solutions, has partnered with…