When people consider energy sources, solar is often a popular option. It represents a clean, green source of renewable energy. Other attractive qualities of switching to solar include the ability…
Roy WilliamsFebruary 14, 2019
The batteries used to store solar and wind energy are currently mainly lead-acid batteries. Short lifespan and low cycle number of lead acid batteries make it a weak candidate for…
Roy WilliamsMay 23, 2017
Although summer is on its way out, there is still plenty of time to work in a warm-weather RV trip. So, what’s powering your next adventure? Currently, lead acid RV…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
If you thought you knew a lot about batteries, be prepared to go back to school in the near future: The world is changing. Once upon a time, RV batteries…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
Everyone loves riding in a golf cart! Whether you are using it to play golf or simply to ride around your suburban neighborhood, it’s always an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, using…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
A solar power system in an RV is an efficient, practical, environmentally-friendly means of accessing power on the road. Yet, while using solar energy as a source to run everything…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
There is an old saying that batteries don’t die, they are killed. Sadly, this is true and we are guilty as charged. Ba-dum-bum-CHING! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Fast forward…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
Lithium ion batteries are nothing new in the consumer RV industry. Yet, hi-tech electronics, appliances, and the use of mobile devices in RVs are – and they all cry for…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
To understand just how substantial these advantages are, be sure to read the parallel list about the downsides of lead acid batteries… Superior “Useable” Capacity Unlike with lead acid batteries, it…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
First and foremost, change is always viewed with skepticism. Lead acid has been the go-to for well over 150 years. The majority of industries abhor the changes and upgrades needed…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
To get that capacity you need to get roughly 800 amp hours of AGM (at 50% usable), or 500 amp hours of lithium (at 80% usable). If we take the…
Roy WilliamsMay 3, 2017
