If you’ve had any discussions with anyone about RV batteries, you’ve likely heard the name Battle Born Batteries. That’s because they’re known as one of the best lithium battery manufacturers for RV’s and boats. Their LiFePO4 batteries have been a game-changer, not just for individuals but also for the entire RV industry. They are nearly …
Batteries can be one of the more confounding pieces of equipment when it comes to motorhomes. There’s one battery under the hood (a starting battery) and another somewhere in a bay or cabinet (a house battery). So, what’s the difference between RV house batteries and starting batteries? Though these batteries usually look similar, they serve …
Battle Born Batteries has released two new battery formats that we are pretty interested in. The 8D and GC3 lithium battery. After first installing Battle Born GC2 batteries in our truck camper for our Go North expedition, we have become fans of these batteries but do these new formats make sense? The Battle Born 8D …
Considering switching to lithium-ion batteries for your RV? They are an amazing power source, but you may need to consider making a few upgrades alongside the batteries to get the most out of your new power system. One of the most common questions we get asked about lithium is what do I need to upgrade in …
Flooded, AGM, Lithium. Which battery is best? Well, we recently tested all of these in laboratory-controlled conditions. We determined the real-life performance and lifetime costs of each to share with you which is the best RV battery out there. An Unexpected Opportunity We visited Reno, Nevada where Battle Born Batteries are manufactured. While there we …
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 …
One of the most common questions we get asked about lithium batteries is do they work in the cold? Today, we are going to answer this question and take a scientific look at lithium batteries and cold weather. What Are Lithium Batteries? For starters, what are lithium batteries? Lithium-ion based batteries use a lithium …
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. …
For our 6-month journey north to Alaska in the Lance 1172 Truck Camper, we decided to try something new: we built a system to generate our RV’s power by charging our lithium batteries with the alternator of the vehicle! We built out this system in Go North Episode 4: The Journey Begins Charging Lithium Batteries …
After over a year of working with these systems, I have refined my recommendation on equipment and build a little. While our original Tesla battery install is working great I have had the opportunity to install a few more of these systems and get tons of questions about it. These systems can be constructed with …
We spent some time with Kyle and Olivia Brady of Drivin’ and Vibin’ helping with their extensive remodel of their 1979 Airstream Argosy trailer. As part of the project, we helped build an entirely new electrical system that would be optimized for off-grid comfort. This meant utilizing a large battery bank, a hybrid inverter, solar …
After getting the solar panels on the roof and connected to our existing batteries in Phase 1 it was time to upgrade the system with a bigger better battery. We opted to install a Tesla Battery Module in our RV. We did lots of looking into different battery options trying to figure out what would …