Alternator Charging Mod +12 VDC Truck Bed (High Amp) Power Port
In my latest RV mod, I install a high amperage 30A 12VDC port into the bed of my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck. I also test out using an …
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New WiFi Add-on for the Trimetric Battery Monitor (Installation and Demo)
In this video, I install and tell you a bit about my latest RV gadget, the new WF-2030 WiFi add-on module for my Bogart Trimetric Battery Monitor System. The …
Fellow Fulltime RVer’s Massive Boondocking Power System
Recently while camped near Quartzsite, AZ my good friend Eddie from Mobile Homestead Solar Services was kind enough to walk us through his massive boondocking power system. On the …
Boondocking Power Upgrade – 200 Watts + Wiring Update & Mods
In this video, I add two more Renogy 100-watt solar panels to go with my existing 5 for a total now of 700 watts. I explain how I mounted …
Lithium RV Battery Review – Lion Energy Safari UT
In this video, I conclude my initial review of my new Lion Energy Safari UT 1200 lithium batteries. I have 3 of their 12V 90Ah batteries wired in parallel …
Remote Solar Power Disconnect Switch Installation
In this video, I install a remote disconnect switch for my 500-watt solar panel array. I wanted a solar disconnect switch so I can manually disconnect the charging current …
In Depth Testing of Our New Lithium Batteries (Lion Energy Safari UT 12V)
In the following two videos I put my new Lion Energy Safari UT 12V 90Ah lithium batteries through multiple real-world RVing test situations. For more information about the Safari …
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Review
Recently I was offered for review one of Jackery’s newest off-grid products. The Explorer 500 portable power station. The product looked pretty sweet and boasted decent power capacity via …
Lion Energy Safari UT Lithium Battery Q & A
Now that I have installed and begun my review of the Lion Energy Safari UT lithium iron phosphate (LIFePO4) battery, there have been quite a few questions popping up …
Upgrading Lead Acid RV Batteries to Lithium – Lion Energy Safari UT
In this first video, I introduce you to Lion Energy’s Safari UT battery that I will be installing in our Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. The Safari UT is a 12V …
Lensun SG510 Solar Generator Review
About four years ago I reviewed a small so-called “solar generator” power box called a Renogy Firefly. The Firefly had meager power output and a small 16 amp hour …
What Do We Power With 500 Watts of RV Solar?
In this video, I give a quick overview of our 500 watts RV solar power system. You can see the full detail explanation and diagrams in the past post …
Replacing Damaged Portable Solar Panel Plus New Mounting
Last year I reviewed a flexible type solar panel for a company called Lensun. In exchange for the review, I received the 100-watt panel and controller free of charge. …
Update On My Boondocking Remote Solar Panel Mod
Last summer I received a flexible Lensun solar panel for a Love Your RV product review. Once I completed my review, the panel was mine to keep. I just needed …
Detailed Look at Our DIY RV Boondocking Power System
We love to travel the Southwest US during the winter. Camping out on BLM land, exploring wildlife refuges and State/National parks. This means camping off the grid without electrical hookups. Some …