Before You Recondition Your Lead-Acid Battery, Read This
If your deep-cycle lead-acid car, golf cart, RV, or marine battery won’t hold a charge, you may have come across the idea of battery reconditioning. It sounds appealing: with the right steps, you might squeeze more life out of a tired lead-acid battery instead of replacing it. And in many…
When Do You Need A Split Phase Inverter?
If you’ve been researching inverter options for your RV, boat, or off-grid system, you’ve likely come across the term split phase inverter. But what exactly does that mean, and do you really need one? For most RV and marine applications, the answer is no—but there are some situations where split…
Why Is My Lithium Battery Not Charging? 5 Easy Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re experiencing issues with your lithium battery not charging, there are a few easy troubleshooting tips you can try. Let’s dive in and see what might be causing your power problems and what you can do about it. How Do Lithium Batteries Charge? Lithium batteries require a BMS (battery…
The Pros and Cons of Flexible Solar Panels vs. Rigid Solar Panels
When it comes to adding solar power to your RV, boat, or off-grid setup, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to go with flexible or rigid solar panels. Both can effectively power your adventures, but they serve very different purposes depending on your installation space, mobility needs,…
What Is A BMS (Battery Management System)?
Lithium-ion batteries are lighter, more efficient, and last longer than lead-acid — but they also require protection. Like lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries can be permanently damaged by overcharging, deep discharging, or extreme temperatures. That’s where the Battery Management System (BMS) comes in. Often called the brain of the battery, the…
48V Lithium Battery Systems for RV, Marine, and Off-Grid Applications
Is a 48V system right for you? For most RVs, boats, and off-grid homes, 12V is still the standard. But when your power needs climb—running air conditioning, large solar arrays, or whole-home loads—a 48V lithium battery bank can be the smarter choice. This guide helps you decide if you really…
12V vs 24V: What’s The Difference in Battery Systems?
When building a DC system for an RV, boat, or off-grid home, the big question is: do you really need 12V or 24V? For most small systems, 12V remains the standard. But as power needs climb—running larger inverters, motors, or solar arrays—24V becomes more attractive. In this guide, we’ll explain…
What Is a Battery Monitor and Why Do You Need One?
You can make many upgrades to your RV or off-grid battery system, but one of the simplest and most powerful is adding a battery monitor. Often thought of as the fuel gauge for your batteries, a good battery monitor helps RVers, boaters, and off-grid homeowners get the most out of…
Transformer (LF) vs. Transformerless (HF) Inverters: Here’s the Difference
Transformerless inverters are showing up in more high-powered systems than ever before. In the past, you didn’t really have a choice—serious off-grid, RV, or marine setups almost always used heavy, transformer-based models. Now, new technology has opened the door to lighter, smaller, and often cheaper transformerless designs that can rival…