Ken Arnold

Ken Arnold
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Ken is a long-time RVer, Electrical engineer, author, and recovering academic who believes you have to get old, but you don’t have to grow up. Now he has fun playing with big toys like his RV, e-bike, and plug-in hybrid car.

How to safely charge your RV batteries with solar power

Previous articles in this series covered portable power stations and solar panels, but the most flexible and expandable option is to install solar panels...

How many solar panels you need for your RV

How many solar panels do you need for your RV? (And how do I charge the batteries?) Like so much else, it depends on...

Don’t pay for more solar than you need, part three

In the first installment of this series, we collected battery consumption data (battery shunt current displayed in Amps) from the actual usage of our...

Don’t pay for more solar than you need, part two

This is the second in a series of articles on RV solar system sizing. Before you continue, make sure you read part one to discover...

Don’t pay for more solar than you need

Part 1: Understanding RV solar system sizing is crucial for optimizing energy efficiency in your setup. This introductory part will guide you through the...