How much solar power do I need for my RV? This is a question we get asked all the time. So often, in fact, we developed this article from a compilation of emails and educational resources we’ve put together over the years. Another common question we get asked is, can I run an air conditioner […]
What You Should Know About Flexible Solar Panel Performance
At first glance, flexible solar panels seem like they would be a superior product to alternative rigid solar panels, and in some regards, they are. But in other ways, flexible solar panels are much worse. We have had both rigid and flexible panels on our RV and will be sharing our real-world experience in this […]
The Beginner’s Complete Guide to RV Solar Battery Chargers
RV batteries are at the heart of your RV’s electrical system. Indeed, few things can operate without them – even if you’re plugged into shore power! Today, we’re talking about how to use solar power to keep your RV batteries charged and healthy with RV solar battery chargers, also known as RV solar systems. What […]
How To Avoid Installing Solar Panels On Your RV
Everyone is talking about RV solar power these days. From Instagram influencers to YouTubers with massive solar power setups (we included), it’s easy to be inspired and want to take advantage of making your own power from the sun. But what if the upfront costs of a major RV solar install are too much for […]
Can My RV’s Solar System Power An Electric Car?
If you could drive a solar-powered car, would you? We live mostly off-grid and primarily use solar power to run our RV. When we started talking about getting a second vehicle, it made perfect sense to us that it would be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that could take advantage of our RV’s solar system. […]
Ultimate Off-Grid RV Solar Power System Build
More direct solar energy falls on the Earth in one hour than the entire human race consumes in a year. Here’s how we’re using RV solar panels to capture this unlimited power source to energize our travels. Using Solar Power on RVs Many homeowners and RVers like us have been using solar power for years. […]