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Alternator Charging Intermittently? Signs and Solutions

November 15, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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Can a Power Inverter Run a Hair Straightener?

October 19, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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Why your RV Converter Fuses Keep Blowing (+What to Do)

September 30, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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How to Tighten Battery Terminals (The Right way)

September 28, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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Why you may have Noise from your Serpentine Belt on Acceleration (+Suggested Fixes)

September 27, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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Car Acceleration Problems – is it a Faulty Battery?

September 26, 2022 by Jamie C
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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

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Car starter Disengaging before the Engine starts? Find out Why and How to Fix it

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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How Many Watts of Solar for a 400 Ah Battery Bank?

August 26, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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What Size of Battery Charger for a 400 amp Battery – and How Long to Fully Charge?

August 25, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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Signs that a Solar Charge Controller is Bad | What to Look out for

August 16, 2022 by Jamie C

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

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