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Electrical-Inside

Electrical items found inside the RV

Xantrex 240Ah Lithium Battery Review

Xantrex 240Ah Lithium Battery Testing & Inside Look Feature Photo

Charge/Discharge/Capacity Tests + Build Quality In this video, I first perform a max discharge amperage test on the Xantrex 240Ah lithium battery. Then, I recharge it fully and do a capacity test using a 600-watt sustained load. Once depleted, I pop off the cover and give you a look inside at the build quality and … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

Bluetti AC300 + B300 Portable Lithium Power Station Review

Bluetti AC300 Power Station Review Part 1 Feature Photo

Part one of my in-depth review of the Bluetti AC300 portable power station and its B300 battery. I’m breaking my review into several videos to keep the videos relatively short. In this video, I introduce the AC300 + B300 and review its main features, specs, and what is included regarding hookup cables. I discuss all … Read more

Categories Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

*Bluetooth* Clamp-On Amp Meter for Remote Circuit Monitoring

Inexpensive Bluetooth Clamp On Feature

I picked up a demo of an inexpensive clamp-on amp meter with Bluetooth capabilities for monitoring our new boat’s electrical systems. It’s a model BT7200APP BTMeter that I bought off Amazon. In this video, I give you a demo of it in action, monitoring our boat’s alternator amperage output. It should also help troubleshoot problems … Read more

Categories Boating, Electrical-Inside, Electronics, RV Product Reviews

ActiveStart Soft Starter – New Hard Wired Model Installation

ActiveStart 30 Amp Hardwired Installation Feature Photo

I continue my electrical upgrades to our 1976 CHB trawler by installing an all-in-one AC surge protector, power monitor, and soft starter device from Active Controls. The ActiveStart device gets installed directly in line with our incoming 30 amp shore power connection. It can help reduce inrush current up to 50% when high amperage loads like … Read more

Categories Boating, Electrical-Inside

AC Smart Plug Installation – 30 Amp Power Plug & Outlet

Smart Plug Installation Feature Photo

In this video, I upgrade my boat’s old 30 amp twist lock shore power plug and outlet to a safer type called a Smart Plug. I am happy with the product quality and the peace of mind it will bring when hooked up to marina shore power. The installation was straightforward, taking about 1/2 hour … Read more

Categories Boating, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

Aolithium Power Kit – First Look, Tests and Review

Aolithium Power Kit Feature Photo

In this video, I look at an upcoming product from Aolithium. The Aolithum Power Kit is an inverter/charger box that can hook up to 8 Aolithium 12V batteries. It can charge those batteries via solar or shore power. Power outputs include a 2000W pure sine wave inverter, 8 amp 12VDC power socket, and USB outlets. … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

Wired-In ActiveStart Soft Starter Installation + Inverter/Generator Tests & Demos

Installing Active Start Soft Stater into Furrion Chill 14.5K BTU RV AC Feature Photo

In this video, I install a 16 amp ActiveStart soft starter module into my Furrion Chill 14.5K BTU RV air conditioner. A soft starter reduces and smooths the heavy in-rush current that developers when the AC compressor first starts up. This enables you to run the AC using less powerful/smaller inverters and gas generators. I … Read more

Categories Electrical-Inside, FW Upgrades, RV Product Reviews

Junctek KH140F Battery Monitor Demo & Review

Junctek Battery Monitor Demo and Review Feature Photo

In this video, I demo and give my take on a new battery monitor series KH-F from Junctek. My main interest in the latest version is the low-temperature protection functionality. A big plus for people using lithium batteries in the cold. So a good portion of the video is testing that specific feature. Other welcome … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

Lvgoo LV12V130 Lithium Battery Disassembly & Review

Lygoo Lithium Battery Review Feature Photo

I’m reviewing an interesting lithium battery from a company called Lvgoo. Unlike many 128V 100 amp hours, this one (model LV12V130) is 130 amp hours. The construction is also a little different, using a metal case and stepped-down terminals. In this video, I tested its charging and discharging performance, then took it apart to look … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

TOPDON 30000 Lithium/LA Battery Charger Review

TOPDON Tornado 30000 Battery Charger Review - Feature Photo

The Tornado 30000 charger charges 6/12/24 volt led acid and lithium batteries. It also includes 12V and 24V constant power supply modes. It’s an intelligent charger with nine stages and a lead acid battery repair mode. In this part one video, I review the main features of this versatile battery charger from TOPDON. Then perform … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

BougeRV Lithium Battery Review – Self-Heating 100Ah LiFEPO4

BougeRV Lithium Battery Review Feature Photo

In this video, I review a self-heating 100 amp-hour lithium battery from BougeRV. Over the years, I reviewed several products from BougeRV and found them to be a pretty good value for the money. I’m still using a pair of their solar panels and two controllers I reviewed. Tests performed on the BougeRV battery included … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

ANTOP TV Antenna Review – Testing for RV Use (Model AT415B)

Antop TV Antenna Review Feature Photo

Demo and review of an OTA (Over the Air) TV antenna from a company in Ontario, California, called ANTOP. In the video, I test the ANTOP AT415B in two locations. One is a very fringe reception area, and another is a place with numerous OTA TV stations. I compare the ANTOP’s performance to my existing … Read more

Categories Electrical-Inside, Electrical-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Chins 200Ah Battery + ALFFAA 1500W – Testing and Teardowns

Chins 200Ah 12V LIFEPO + ALFFAA 1500W PS Inverter Review Feature Photo

In this video, I test, teardown, and review a pair of economically priced off-grid power products sold through Amazon. A 200Ah LiFePO battery from Chins and a 1500W pure sine wave inverter from ALFFAA. Fair Disclosure: Review samples were sent free of charge, but I didn’t receive any monetary compensation for the video. Overall they … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside, RV Product Reviews

Demos & Review – Ampere Time 12V 200Ah (Self-Heating) Lithium Battery

Review of the Ampertime 200Ah Self Heating Lithium Battery Feature Photo

In this video, I review an Ampere Time 200Ah 12V lithium battery with self-heating capability. Low temperature charging down to -4F/-18C. I also test out one of their 20-amp lithium battery chargers. Overall I found the battery to be pretty well built and performed well, given the comparatively low cost. See my Pros & Cons … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Inside

Progressive Industries EMS Alerts Me to Low RV Park Voltage Problem

Low Campground Power Feature Pin

Today I found myself staying in an older RV park campsite with relatively low voltage on the AC power pedestal feed. If I ran anything more than about 1500 watts, the AC voltage began to drop dramatically. For example, if I attempted 3000 watts, the voltage sagged to around 101 VAC. I thought this would … Read more

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