Solar for RV – What You Need to Know A well-designed RV solar solution built with quality components will provide you with the ultimate flexibility for going off grid and should give you years of trouble-free service. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your solar set-up: Understand your current and
RV Solar 101: Power Converters, Battery Chargers, and Transfer Switches (Part 6) In RV applications, the terms ‘power converter’ and ‘battery charger’ are used interchangeably. The converter takes AC power (from shore power or a generator), converts it to DC, and uses it to charge the RV batteries. Good converter/chargers provide high throughput and will
RV Solar 101: Power Inverters (Part 5) While your RV batteries generally provide 12 volt DC power, many of the appliances you run in your RV require 120 volts AC (like in your home). Making this conversion is the primary role of your RV power inverter. There are several things to consider when choosing your
RV Solar 101: Charge Controllers (Part 4) The solar charge controller is a critical component in your RV solar system. The controller maintains the life of the battery by preventing overcharging. When your batteries are low, the controller provides a full flow of current from your solar panels to replenish your battery banks. When your
RV Solar 101: Batteries (Part 3) Mobile power systems are only as good as the batteries that hold the power. RVs typically use deep cycle, valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries that can be regularly discharged and recharged. There are two types of VRLA batteries— gel and absorbed glass mat (AGM)—with the latter being more popular. AGM
RV Solar 101: Solar Panels How they work. Solar panels are made up of individual solar cells that convert sunlight into energy. That energy comes in the form of direct current (DC) electricity, which is used to charge and replenish your RV’s batteries. Typically, several panels are joined together, creating a ‘solar array.’ What to
How To Replace a Pre-Installed Inverter Charger With the IC Series Inverter Charger So you think removing your old inverter charger and installing the IC Series inverter charger is difficult? Think again! Sean steps you through the upgrade process here. Watch the video:
Installing the Temp Sensor With Your IC Series Inverter Charger Your battery temperature sensor is an important safety feature, and easy to install and connect with your inverter charger. Sean shows you how here. Watch the video:
Properly Starting an Inverter Charger Is this thing on?! Have you installed and configured your IC Series inverter charger and now you’re ready to start it up? Sean walks you through the proper start-up procedure using the ICR-50 remote and touches on a few ‘dos and don’ts’. Watch the video:
How to Set the Battery Type on and Inverter Charger In this final video on configuring your inverter charger using the ICR-50 remote, Sean takes you through how to set your battery type.
