Alternator Supercharging Using the Wakespeed WS500 Pro & 48V/12V Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter
House batteries in RVs and marine applications power essential loads, but keeping them charged off-grid can be challenging. The Wakespeed WS500 advanced alternator regulator closed the gap in the market by allowing safe and efficient charging of 12V, 24V, and 48V electrical systems. Now, Wakespeed is increasing its capabilities with…
TikToker Julia Thompson Powers Her Life on the Road with Battle Born Batteries
After falling in love with travel and developing a passion for nature at a young age, Julia Thompson sold everything she owned to travel the world with her partner Chris Locke. The following years were spent driving a camper van through New Zealand, exploring Asia, and backpacking through Europe. Along…
Dragonfly Energy Employee, Kalyn Huckaby, Powers Her VW Bus with Battle Born Batteries
Born and raised in Northern Nevada, Kalyn Huckaby loves the state that she calls home and is excited to be a part of a company that loves it too. Her passion for the outdoors and renewable energy made her the perfect fit to work at Dragonfly Energy. Now, with five…
Overland Battery Systems | Building an Overland Rig with Off-Grid Power
Overland campers are vehicles that can take you on and over any road (or lack of a road). That means, with an overland camper, the next adventure is always close by. These on- or off-road vehicles allow the modern pioneer to venture off the beaten path and focus on their journey.…
Camper Van Electrical Systems | Off-Grid Van Life
At Battle Born Batteries, we love camper vans! We have a soft spot for the classic Vanagon and Westfalia, but are also drawn to more modern road warriors like the Sprinter, Transit, and Pro Master. Their ability to handle and maneuver comfortably makes vans the perfect choice for the minimalist traveler, weekend warrior, or seasoned full-timer. A camper…
What are the Different Types of RVs? | Options from Motorhomes to Travel Trailers to Vans and More!
There are many different RV types out there. How do you know which is best for you and your family? Or you and your partner? Or you and your dog? The possibilities are endless for those you share the road with! Whatever lifestyle you are looking for, there is most…
Is Starlink Worth The Hype?
As nomads, having reasonably priced satellite internet to take on the road or across the ocean is a dream. Introducing Starlink. Starlink is a global network of satellites orbiting low around the Earth that provides fast and reliable internet. It can support activities like streaming, gaming, and video calls. Starlink…
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…
Engineers Do Van Life with Battle Born Batteries
Eric Sauer and Colby Triolo quickly realized that the 9-5 corporate grind was not the life they wanted. Despite their love for their careers as engineers, they knew there had to be more to life than spending their days inside at work. They decided to take their life and their…