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Victron SmartShunt state of charge displayed in VictronConnect app showing battery monitoring and solar power data

Maintenance

How to Set State of Charge (SoC) and Calibrate a Victron SmartShunt Using VictronConnect

Victron SmartShunt state of charge calibration is essential for accurate battery monitoring in any RV or off-grid solar system. If the SmartShunt is not configured correctly, your system may show…

Jason HefleyFebruary 10, 2026

Black enclosed utility trailer with roof-mounted solar panels powering an off-grid jobsite power system

Utility Trailer Solar Power

How to Build a Reliable Utility Trailer Power System

How to Build a Reliable Utility Trailer Power System Building a reliable utility trailer power system isn’t about buying the most components or copying a setup you saw online. It’s…

Jason HefleyFebruary 8, 2026

Utility Trailer Solar Power

Utility Trailer Solar Power: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)

Utility Trailer Solar Power: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) Utility trailer solar power gets talked about a lot—but most of what you’ll find online is either oversimplified, overly DIY-focused,…

Jason HefleyFebruary 4, 2026

illustrating the critical components like solar chargers, inverters, and batteries, with annotations explaining the concepts of voltage, current, and power in a simplified manner for educational purposes.

System

IP Ratings Explained: What They Mean for Your RV, Van Conversion, or Off-Grid Electrical System

If you’ve spent any time shopping for solar equipment, inverters, battery monitors, or DC distribution components, you’ve probably seen a label that reads something like IP22, IP65, or IP67. Most…

Jason HefleyDecember 1, 2025

Confused cartoon person standing between two portable solar panel options, comparing a large foldable 400W panel and a smaller suitcase-style panel with charge controller.

Solar Panels

Portable Solar Panels for RV Life: Two Great Options Compared

Option 1: Renogy 400W Portable Solar Panel + Victron 100/30 MPPT Controller If you’re researching portable solar panels for RVs, this guide breaks down two of the best options and…

Jason HefleyNovember 20, 2025

Man sitting inside an RV with the refrigerator door open, looking frustrated as he examines the nearly empty fridge, symbolizing how modern DC refrigerators strain weak factory RV electrical systems.

Off-Grid Lifestyle

Why Modern RV Refrigerators Are Quietly Draining Batteries — And What You Can Do About It

If you’ve shopped for a new travel trailer or motorhome in the last couple of years, you’ve probably noticed something big has changed — propane refrigerators are becoming a thing…

Jason HefleyNovember 18, 2025

Two overlanding vehicles with rooftop tents and solar panels parked on red rock terrain in Moab, Utah during sunset

Off-Grid Lifestyle

Powering Your Rooftop-Tent Rig: The Ultimate Solar Setup for Overlanders

Adventure Without Limits There’s nothing like rolling into the backcountry, unfolding your rooftop tent, and waking up to a sunrise with nobody else around. But there’s one thing that can…

Jason HefleyNovember 16, 2025

Installing a Victron SmartShunt on the DC cable from a Lynx Distributor to monitor RV system loads

Monitoring

How to Install a Shunt to Monitor DC Load in Your RV Electrical System

When you’re building or upgrading your RV solar system, one of the most valuable things you can do is add a dedicated DC load shunt. This allows you to monitor…

Jason HefleyNovember 14, 2025

Financing Your Off-Grid RV Solar System with Enhancify

How to Set State of Charge (SoC) and Calibrate a Victron SmartShunt Using VictronConnect

How to Build a Reliable Utility Trailer Power System

Utility Trailer Solar Power: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)

IP Ratings Explained: What They Mean for Your RV, Van Conversion, or Off-Grid Electrical System

Portable Solar Panels for RV Life: Two Great Options Compared

Why Modern RV Refrigerators Are Quietly Draining Batteries — And What You Can Do About It

Powering Your Rooftop-Tent Rig: The Ultimate Solar Setup for Overlanders

How to Install a Shunt to Monitor DC Load in Your RV Electrical System

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