Off-Grid Camping: Family Legacy and Connection
My name is Tim. For most of my life, I’ve worked in mental health and crisis intervention—helping people navigate some of their hardest moments. That kind of work changes me....
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User StoryRenogy Pro S1 120Ah Battery Beta Test Report (Week 2) - Cold Weather Test
This report covers the critical cold-weather performance testing conducted on November 10, 2025. Test Environment: Outdoor, snowy conditions. Ambient temperature was 1°C, feels like -4°C. Test Objectives: Validate the self-heating...
Jason Eddy |
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User StoryPeter’s Real Story: Retired from Work, Never from Adventure
My name is Peter. My wife and I retired in 2021, and like many retirees, we dreamed of staying active, taking trips, and relaxing. We had both travelled a lot...
Peter McBride |
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User StoryFollow Robert's Journey: Lighting Up a Vintage Trailer for the Off-Grid Living with Renogy
By a quiet lakeside, a cream-and-teal vintage trailer rests silently in the soft sunset, as if blending seamlessly into the surrounding natural beauty. Robert told us in our interview that...
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User StoryReal Test: Renogy Pro S1 120Ah Solid-State Battery Usage Report (Week 1)
I've been testing the new Renogy Pro S1 120Ah Solid-State battery in my 2019 Hymer Touring GT trailer, and this is my first-week report. I'll walk you through the installation...
Jason Eddy |
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User StoryWhat Does an Inverter Do in an Off-Grid System, and How Does It Work
Inverters are crucial components in contemporary electrical systems, performing an important purpose in energy conversion. These devices effectively convert direct current (DC) power into alternating current (AC), allowing a variety...
Jean Campbell |
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User StoryOff-Grid Power: RV Inverter Installation Guide
Do you want to boondock off-grid AND run your higher wattage appliances like you can at a campsite with electrical hook-ups? This is where installing an inverter in your RV...
Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison |
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User StoryHow to Charge a Lithium Battery in Off-Grid Setup
How Do Lithium-ion Batteries Work? Lithium-ion batteries are used in a variety of settings, from cell phones, watches, and laptops to portable solar chargers and electric vehicles. They are used...
Shari Galiardi & David Hutchison |
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User StoryThe Ultimate Guide To DIY Off-Grid Solar Systems
Off-grid solar installations in the middle of nowhere are often the first thing people think about when they think of going solar. While it’s definitely not for everyone, DIY off-grid...
Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison |
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User Story12V, 24V, or 48V Solar Power System: Which Voltage Is Best for Your Situation?
Solar consumers are no longer asking if it is possible to power their lives with the sun, they are testing the limits of those possibilities. Just a couple years ago, we...
Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison |
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User StoryN-Type Solar Panels for Off-Grid Living: 12V 175W & 24V 200W Options
Whether you are living in an RV, off-grid cabin/home, or boat, you can power everything from lights and computers to refrigerators and instant pots with energy from the sun. We've...
Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison |
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User StoryMaintaining Off-Grid Power Systems Through an Ice Storm
Over the past 12 years of off-grid living, we've encountered some significant weather extremes during our travels across the continent. Believe it or not, we're writing this blog during an...
Shari and Hutch |
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User StoryGo Green this Holiday Season!
Why is winter the best season to go solar? Let us count the reasons… 1. BUNDLE up and save now! Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll find some of...
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