New to Airstreaming or the RV life? Want to add solar capacity to your existing system? Curious about solar power vs. generators vs. other power options?
The articles and videos below cover the basics of RV solar, how solar power and batteries intersect, the pros and cons of rooftop vs. solar systems, solar power vs. generators, solar power "gotchas" to avoid, simple tricks for optimizing solar gain, and a bunch of power conservation tips.
How solar power works
- Solar – simplified! A guide to the basics
- The inverter – simplified! What you need to know
- Why your solar panels are doing less than you think
- Your voltmeter is lying to you: Why you need an amp-hour meter
Solar vs. other power options
- What is better: solar or generator?
- Can you use portable solar if you already have rooftop solar?
- Do you need a portable power station for your Airstream?
- 5 reasons why portable solar may be right for you