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Can an alternator work sometimes and fail to do so other times? While it is probably more common to have a sudden, catastrophic failure of an alternator, there are indeed cases where the car’s alternator charging is intermittent. In some … Read more
You may want to style your hair while out on the road in your car or RV. With no shore power available, you may be wondering if you can reliably run a hair straightener off an inverter without damaging it … Read more
The reverse polarity fuses in your RV converter keep popping. This may not be limited to converters that have been in service for some time but can also be the case with a new converter. So, when the fuses keep … Read more
Depending on the type of terminals on your car’s battery, you can experience difficulty in trying to loosen them when, for example, you need to replace the current battery with a new one. If they are still in good condition, … Read more
You hear that distinct, irritating, and possibly embarrassing noise from the front of the car as it picks up speed, forcing you to cut back on the acceleration. It may even be there when the car engine is running at … Read more
There might be an instance when your car struggles to pick up speed even when you step hard on the gas. Unfortunately, there can be more than a few reasons why this may happen depending on the model, design, or … Read more
Note: The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic. Sometimes your car engine can fail to start successfully or require several start attempts, a frustrating experience, if the car’s starter disengages too soon from … Read more
If you are already using a battery charger for your 400 Ah battery bank, you may want to add an additional charging source – solar for your battery bank. How many watts of solar do you need? What about the … Read more
If you’re going on a camping trip or just exploring available options to keep your battery bank fully charged using the grid you’ll probably want to know what charger to use for the bank, recommended charge rate, and the time … Read more
Solar charge controllers can work reliably for many years but do fail too. The extent and type of failure can vary, in some cases, it can be catastrophic and quite obvious such as when the charge controller is burnt-out. In … Read more
