Drew Callahan · July 29, 2026
A battery monitor is only as honest as its shunt wiring. The one rule that decides whether your state-of-charge reading means anything, and the programming steps people skip.
Drew Callahan · June 10, 2026
Last summer, I nearly killed my RV’s battery bank — and I had absolutely no idea it was happening. That experience is exactly what pushed me toward this Victron BMV-712 battery monitor RV review. I was boondocking for five days…
Drew Callahan · May 17, 2026
You’ll hear two completely different stories about lithium upgrades on a Roadtrek Zion. Dealer service departments will tell you the stock charger and solar controller are fine, that you’re better off sticking with lead-acid because it’s “simpler,” and that any custom electrical work voids your warranty. RV forums and real-world boondockers will tell you the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 17, 2026
The Pleasure-Way Ascent ships from the factory with a 12V electrical architecture that was adequate—maybe—when these rigs were designed for weekend trips and full-hookup campgrounds. But run one off-grid through a January cold snap, and you’ll discover that the stock lead-acid setup doesn’t have the reserve capacity or charge acceptance to keep your furnace ignition … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 16, 2026
Hi there, I’m Drew Callahan, and after covering over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about RV upgrades. One of the most impactful changes I’ve made was to my Winnebago Travato’s electrical system. If you’re considering a battery and solar upgrade for your Travato, let me … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 16, 2026
I opened the battery compartment on a Thor Sequence I’d picked up at auction and caught a whiff of something sharp—not quite burned plastic, not quite sulfur. The moment my eyes adjusted to the dim light and I saw the crusty white corrosion climbing up those lead-acid terminals, I knew exactly what had happened: the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 15, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of RV setups, and one thing stands out: if you skip the battery management system setup on your Jayco Terrain lithium install, you’re not just leaving charging capacity on the table. You could … Read more
