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OBSIDIAN Series 45W portable solar panel for Winnebago motorhomes
Why 2006+ Winnebago Motorhomes Need an Unregulated Portable Solar Panel
Many 2006-and-newer Winnebago motorhomes have a Zamp Solar sidewall port wired to a charge controller already in the coach, not straight to the battery. That setup calls for an unregulated... Read more...
Go Power! TS-30 30 amp automatic transfer switch
Do You Need an RV Transfer Switch? When to Add One and How to Pick 30 Amp vs. 50 Amp
An automatic transfer switch lets your inverter power every outlet in the RV when you unplug from shore power. Here's when you need one, when you don't, and how to... Read more...
Go Power! PowerTrak™ touchscreen display and RV-C harness
Which PowerTrak™ Harnesses Do You Need? Every Cable, Terminator and Adapter for a Go Power! RV-C System (and the Configurator That Builds the List)
A PowerTrak™ system needs a specific set of RV-C harnesses, terminating resistors and adapters depending on which batteries, display, controllers and inverter you combine. Here are the rules, a worked... Read more...
Go Power! 80W Eco solar kit mounted on a small travel trailer roof
What an 80W Solar Kit Actually Runs on a Weekend: A Battery Budget for Small Trailers and Truck Campers
An 80W RV solar kit returns about 20Ah a day. Here is the day-by-day battery budget for lights, fan, pump, phones and furnace on a 100Ah AGM or lithium, and... Read more...
Go Power! 20W Eco solar trickle charger kit with 10A controller
Keeping an RV Battery Charged in Storage: What a 10W or 20W Solar Trickle Charger Really Does, Region by Region
A parked RV draws 2–7Ah a day. Here is how much a 10W or 20W Go Power! Eco solar kit puts back in winter, region by region, and which one... Read more...
Dometic PLB15 Portable Battery, 15 Ah LiFePO4 with USB-C, USB-A and 12V outputs
Dometic PLB15 Portable Battery: Who It’s For, How Long It Runs, and Why It’s $199.99 Right Now
A 15 Ah LiFePO4 battery sized for one good day off the grid — what the Dometic PLB15 runs, who it suits, how to keep it charged with your Go... Read more...
Understanding the Costs of RV Solar Power
Understanding the Costs of RV Solar Power
Solar power is a hot topic in the RV and camping community. Today, a lot of new RVs either ship pre-wired (‘solar-ready’) or with complete solar systems installed. But for... Read more...
Zamp Solar panels on an Airstream Caravel travel trailer
Adding Solar to a 2023+ Airstream with Factory Merlin Panels
Airstream switched its factory rooftop solar to Merlin panels in model year 2023 — but the SAE solar port carried over. Here's how to add portable solar to your 2023+... Read more...
Go Power! Solar on the Side sticker next to an RV sidewall solar port
RV Solar Port Guide: Zamp Solar Ready vs. Go Power! Solar on the Side
A visual guide to the different RV solar port styles and stickers from Zamp Solar and Go Power!, and how to identify which connection your rig has. Read more...
5 Ways Solar Can Save Your RV Summer Vacation
5 Ways Solar Can Save Your RV Summer Vacation
Discover 5 ways solar can save your RV summer vacation. Cut campsite and generator costs, stay off-grid longer, and travel more for less. Read more...
Go Power! 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter
All About Inverters
An inverter takes 12-volt DC power from your RV batteries or solar system and converts it to 120-volt AC to power your standard appliances. Read more...
Travel trailer parked in a meadow at sunset
How RV Solar Works
Solar power lets you take your RV off-grid and still use your refrigerator, lights and other appliances. The best part? It’s cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and requires little maintenance – but... Read more...
Top Five Lithium Battery Myths
Top Five Lithium Battery Myths
If you’re like most RVers, you’re always looking for ways to get more performance out of your rig. With the promise of a longer lifespan and the ability to venture... Read more...
Fifth wheel RV and pickup truck parked at a snowy campsite
Winter RV Camping and Living – Tips & Tricks
Braving the winter elements in an RV requires planning and preparation. It’s important to consider the conditions you may encounter and plan how to stay safe and warm in a... Read more...
10 “Must Haves” for RV Camping
10 “Must Haves” for RV Camping
So, you’ve purchased your RV and are getting ready to hit the road for your first adventure. You have packed clothing, food, first aid supplies, personal products, outdoor play equipment,... Read more...