How to Care for Your Solar System in the Winter
Do solar panels work in the winter? How to keep the lights on throughout the snowy months One of the most common questions we receive about solar panels is whether...
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ArchiveGet a Jump Start...Even in Middle-of-Nowhere, USA
We love old trucks and vintage campers, and we love boondocking (camping without typical services of a campground) on public land far away from cities, paved roads, and powerlines. On...
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ArchiveOUT with the Old, INverter with the New!
When we started out this mobile living venture 7.5 years ago, we had a very small solar powered system designed by our friends at IONCON of Boone, NC. It was...
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ArchiveBattery Monitor vs Bluetooth Module: What's Best to Monitor Your System?
With all the decisions necessary in installing a solar powered system, the last thing that may come to mind is a monitoring device. But once you begin collecting, storing, and...
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ArchiveGetting Started with DIY Solar Power
Is DIY solar power system worth it? Should I install a solar project on my own? As solar becomes increasingly popular amongst homeowners and travelers, many often wonder if they...
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ArchiveGas Generators vs. Solar Panels: A Cost Analysis
Solar Panels vs. Gas Generators: Two Champions Go Head-to-Head Is it David vs. Goliath? The tortoise vs. the hare? Or the champion weightlifter vs. the marathon runner? Each analogy fits...
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ArchiveChallenges to Going Solar & Strategies to Overcome Them
When we started our solar adventure in the summer of 2012, the size, variety, and convenience of solar panel products were nowhere near today’s offerings. Without the help of a close...
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ArchiveStay Connected: BT-1 vs DM-1 Remote Monitoring Modules
When it comes to choosing a remote monitoring system for your solar setup, Renogy offers two convenient ways to stay connected. Even when it's down to just two options it...
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ArchiveBackpacking with Solar: Portable Power Banks & Panels
In our tiny, off-grid, rolling home, our basic solar power system is more than adequate to keep all of our personal electronics, laptops, and camera batteries charged up. But what...
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ArchiveProduct Review: 50 Amp Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
Just before going full-time with our mobile life in 2012, we got our first solar powered system -- 80 watt panel, basic charge controller, and 1 lead acid, deep cycle,...
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ArchiveHow To Give Back And Save On Your National Parks Vacation
It’s always exciting to travel to faraway places to see new sights and experience different cultures. But don’t forget that we’ve also got a ton of amazing National Parks scattered...
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What's A Watt? And Other Frequently Asked Questions.
How long do batteries last? What components do I need? Amps? Voltage? Wiring? Controllers? Inverters? And what’s the difference between setting up in a series versus a parallel? Getting into...
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Strategies to Maximize the Life of Your Solar System’s Batteries
Two of the more FAQ’s we get about our solar powered system are “What do you do when there isn’t much sunshine?” and “Does your panel charge the battery on...
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