Guides: the basics for RV, van life and camping
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Planning an RV solar system: five steps to the right size
From daily consumption via battery and panel wattage to the charge controller: how to plan an RV solar system that really suffices in the right month.
Read articleRV battery types: AGM, gel and LiFePO4 compared
Usable capacity, cycles, weight, charging behavior and cold: what sets AGM, gel and LiFePO4 batteries apart in an RV and what matters when choosing.
Read articleRV propane usage: guide values, tanks and saving tips
How much propane furnace, stove, water heater and fridge use in an RV, how long 20 and 30 lb tanks last and what to watch out for in winter.
Read articleRV weight ratings explained: GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, UVW and OCCC
What the weight ratings on the certification and RVIA labels mean, what the unloaded vehicle weight includes and how to weigh your RV correctly.
Read articleWater in the RV: usage, tanks, hygiene and winter operation
How much water you need per day, how big fresh and gray tanks should be, how to keep the tank clean and what to watch out for in freezing weather.
Read articleWire gauge in the 12 V system: voltage drop, ampacity, fusing
Why 12 V wires have to be so thick, how voltage drop arises, what ampacity means and how wires are fused correctly.
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