Fusing and Wiring Solar Safely
A solar array that is not fused correctly is one of the more common fire risks I see in DIY van and…
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Sizing Your Lithium Charger Amps
Picking a charger by guesswork is how people end up with a $400 unit that either trickles power into a big bank…
LiFePO4 vs Lithium Ion: Key Differences
Every lithium battery you can buy for an RV or van is a type of lithium ion battery, but not every lithium…
Does Summer Heat Hurt Lithium?
Everyone warns you about lithium batteries freezing, but almost nobody warns you about the other end of the thermometer. If you park…
Inverter Wire Gauge Chart
Undersized cable is the single most common inverter wiring mistake I see in vans and RVs, and it quietly robs power, generates…
Cable Size From Alternator to Battery
Undersized cable between your alternator and your DC-DC charger is one of the quietest ways to sabotage a lithium upgrade. It will…
Victron vs Renogy MPPT Controllers
Victron and Renogy make the two MPPT controllers most van and RV builders actually consider. Both charge lithium well, but they aim…
Should You Trickle Charge Lithium?
If you grew up maintaining lead-acid batteries, trickle charging feels like the responsible thing to do. With LiFePO4 it is usually unnecessary…
Are Bluetooth Lithium Batteries Worth It?
Bluetooth lithium batteries let you check state of charge, voltage and cell balance from your phone instead of climbing under a bed…