Tagged: solar

7 articles we've published with this tag.

Running the kids' devices and the fridge: a 12V power budget that works
A real daily amp-hour budget for family vans: fridge, kids' tablets, lights and the dog's fan, worked out from our own numbers on the road.
By Kellie Nguyen
Battery monitoring: the one gauge that stops you guessing your amp-hours
A voltmeter tells you almost nothing about how much charge is left. Here's why a shunt-based battery monitor earns its spot on every off-road van.
By Marto Kelleher
Genset habits: running two fridges, a CPAP and the telly without going deaf or broke
How to size and run a caravan generator sensibly for two fridges, a CPAP and the telly, and why most grey nomads carry a bigger genset than they need.
By Trev Sanders
Running two fridges, a CPAP and the telly: sizing your genset habit down
When solar and lithium fall short, a generator fills the gap. Trev on picking the right size, running it politely, and knowing when you actually need one.
By Trev Sanders
DC-DC chargers explained: what they do, what to buy and what to skip
DC-DC chargers are one of the most misunderstood bits of 12V kit. Priya Raman cuts through the spec-sheet noise and tells you what actually matters.
By Priya Raman
How to size a caravan solar and battery system that actually works
Stop guessing how much solar and battery capacity you need. Marto walks through real load calculations, honest panel output figures, and the sizing mistakes that leave tourers flat.
By Marto Kelleher
Lithium vs AGM: Which Caravan Battery Setup Is Right for You
Lithium vs AGM caravan batteries compared: usable capacity, weight, cycle life, cost, solar and DCC charging, and cold-weather limits, with a clear table.
By Priya Raman