Boondocking Electrical

Are Generators Banned in California?

No, generators are not banned in California. What the Golden State did was ban the sale of gas-powered generators starting on January 1, 2028. It’s...

How to Power a CPAP When Tent Camping

Most tent campers who use a CPAP use a “portable power station” (also referred to as a battery generator) to power their sleep. They also...

Which Generator to Choose For an RV?

An RV is a great way to explore the outdoors. When paired with a good generator, you’ll have all the tools you need to comfortably...

What Kind of Batteries Do You Use for Solar Panels?

You can use any kind of batteries with solar panels. Solar panels don’t care what batteries they are charging, and batteries don’t care what solar...

How Many Batteries and Solar to Run a 5,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?

A small 5,000 BTU portable air conditioner is a popular choice for many RVers and vandwellers who don’t already have a roof-mounted system. But how...

Why Won’t My RV Furnace Stay On?

The reasons why your RV furnace won’t stay on is because your battery bank is running low, or you have low propane pressure, or just...

How Many Batteries Does it Take to Run an Air Conditioner?

Four 12 volt batteries is the very minimum needed to run a rooftop RV air conditioner. But then, that will only run an air conditioner...

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Run My RV AC?

You will need at least 1,800 watts of solar panels to run your RV air conditioner for 8 hours each day. This is assuming you...

How Much Solar Do I Need for My RV?

Most campers can boondock comfortably on a full time basis with 600 watts of solar on their RV. This assumes they also have an adequate...

Will a 3500 Watt Generator Run My RV?

Yes, a 3500 watt will run your RV! In fact, it will run just about any size RV. However, it depends on many appliances you...

Can I Run My RV Air Conditioner on Battery Power?

No, for the most part you will not be able to run your RV air conditioner on battery power. An air conditioner requires a lot...

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for Boondocking?

The number of solar panels needed for RV boondocking depends on how many batteries you have to keep charged, and what appliances you want to...

How Much Battery Power For Boondocking Will I Need?

Perhaps 50% of full time RV boondockers have two 12 volt batteries or two 6 volt batteries to power their DC accessories and appliances. This...

How Big of a Generator Do I Need for Boondocking?

Exactly how big of a generator you will need for boondocking depends on the total wattage of appliances you have in your RV as well...

Do I Need a Generator for Boondocking?

The short answer is, “no”, you don’t need a generator for boondocking. However, the long answer is, “it depends on how much electricity you need...