Solar power is no longer just for homes and campers. Nowadays portable solar chargers make it easy to recharge mobile devices on the go. No electricity? No problem, just get out in the sun, plug in your phone and watch the battery level go up. But what if you wanted to make a solar USB […]
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if you look up “how much solar power do I need for my camper”, you will probably find something like “x number of solar panels”. But the number of solar panels is not nearly as important as the size of the solar panel, and this is measured in watts. The average camper requires 300 watts
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Solar batteries serve as the storage for solar power,. and without it you’ll be forced to use all that power at once. For this reason, solar battery maintenance is an absolute must. Making batteries last longer is the Holy Grail of all solar power users, and fortunately it is not as hard as you might
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We’ve all seen gas powered generators for homes, but now you can buy portable solar generators for camping, backpacking or as a backup power source. They’re available in different designs but all work the same way: the unit is charged with electrical power (via wall outlet) or solar energy (thru solar panels) and used to
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If you looked up portable solar panels for boondocking online, you’ve no doubt found a lot of campers and RVers who have gone that route. And who wouldn’t be tempted? The idea of free energy and being able to go anywhere you want without being tied down to an electrical grid is awesome! But should
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Solar powered RVs are now a common sight in campgrounds and it’s to be expected. Energy from the sun is free and it allows you to live off the grid. But to get the most out of your system you should learn efficient RV solar power use. If you think you’re saving money by going
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