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Good solar design will meet most RVers’ needs

Solar power has been around for years, but during the past decade or so solar systems have become popular equipment for RVs of all...

Solar panel charging tips for any location, including forests

By Bob Difley Boondocking in the national and state forests in summer and using solar power to provide your electricity presents different challenges than found...

Wife worried about solar panels blowing off

Dear RV Shrink: My husband just had solar panels installed on our motorhome. I am constantly worried they are going to blow off during...

RV Mods: Is a “solar ready” RV right for your needs?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris As you stroll through the miles of aisles at the big RV shows, be prepared for a new offer...

Steps to conserving and supplying power for RV boondocking

  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, My wife and I have boondocked a couple of times and like it, but...

Winter boondocking – time to prepare “electrically”

By Bob Difley We're well on the way to winter. Depending on how weird the warming planet skews the weather, you may be spending more...

Solar Basics – Know how to determine your solar system

By Greg Illes Books can be written (and have been) about all the nuances of solar power. For your RV, this article is meant...

Is tilting your RV solar panels worth the trouble?

  By Russ and Tiña De Maris We've preached about the positive aspects of tilting solar panels to catch more of that "low on the horizon"...

Neophyte boondocker interested in staying long term in the woods

  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, In the past you have probably reflected on various boondocking techniques. If so, some...

Power up your RV with wind power

  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Priced on a "per watt" basis, wind turbines beat solar panels hands-down. A typical RVer's wind turbine costing...

Transition to RV solar with low-cost task lights

  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many RVers that are new to boondocking shudder at the expense of putting in a solar charging system. They...

Power requirement for a residential style fridge

  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, In the latest newsletter you talked about boondocking and charging your batteries. We have...

On-the-go charging with Phoenix Briefcase Generator

  By Bob Difley The Phoenix Briefcase Generator, an all-in-one portable solar power system, was specifically designed for mobile, off-grid and emergency applications. This compact, lightweight backup system...

Disillusioned new solar panel owner seeks advice

 Dear RV Shrink:We just bought two solar panels for our motorhome. My husband said it would eliminate the need for hookups. We spent almost...

Boondocking 101: Solar power for your RV

By Russ and Tiña De Maris For those who haven't experienced boondocking, a question often pops up: "Where do you get the stuff you need...

How to prevent your solar panels from being stolen

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Reports from around the sunny side of the nation show that theft of solar panels is on the increase....

Do you really want a Harbor Freight solar system?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris You've seen the ad: 45 watt solar power system. Includes panels, wiring, mounts and regulator. Hurry in for less...

How much maintenance is required on solar panels?

The answer is "not much!" There is very little maintenance required on a well designed solar electric battery charging system. Solar panels have no...

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