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Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you’ve ever dealt with a dead house battery while your alternator hummed away uselessly, you know the frustration. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 12/24-Volt 15 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see if … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you run a 24-volt alternator but need to charge a 12-volt service battery, you know the struggle. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 24/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see if it … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max vs DELTA 3 Max Plus vs DELTA Pro: Best Power Station for RV Camping? I’ve spent a lot of time testing portable power stations for RV trips, and the choice between the EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max, the DELTA 3 Max Plus, and the DELTA Pro is a tough one. … Read more
EF ECOFLOW RIVER 3 vs RIVER 2 vs TRAIL 300: Best Portable Power for Light Travel? If you’re shopping for a lightweight power station for weekend trips, you’re probably staring at three very similar EcoFlow models: the new RIVER 3 with 245Wh, the popular RIVER 2 with 256Wh, and the brand-new TRAIL 300 with 288Wh … Read more
You might notice your UNI-T multimeter gives weird numbers when measuring tiny currents. This happens because Earth’s weak magnetic field actually interferes with the meter’s sensitive internal parts. When you measure microamps or milliamps, even stray magnetic fields from your desk lamp or power cord can throw off the reading. Your UNI-T meter is designed … Read more
BLUETTI AC200PL vs Elite 300: Best Portable Power Station for RV Use? I’ve spent time testing both the BLUETTI AC200PL and the new Elite 300 to figure out which one actually works better for life on the road. The AC200PL gives you 2,304Wh of capacity with expansion options up to 8,448Wh, while the Elite 300 … Read more
Victron Energy MultiPlus 500VA Inverter Charger Review I live in an RV part-time, and shore power connections are rarely as strong as I’d like. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy MultiPlus – Power Inverter – Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger – with PowerAssist Technology – UL-Certified — a 400-watt, 500VA unit that promises to … Read more
5 best Bluetti Power Station for people who want a 5-year warranty that’s actually honored I get it — you’re dropping serious cash on a backup power setup and the last thing you want is a warranty that disappears when you need it. I’ve tested five Bluetti models to find the best Bluetti Power Station … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you run a 24-volt alternator but need to charge a 12-volt house battery, you know the struggle. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 24/12-Volt 20 amp 240-Watt and found it solved that exact problem without any fuss. This charger is … Read more
If you’ve ever smelled burning plastic from a DC charging plug, you know why I wrote this. Overheating connectors are a real fire risk, especially when you’re pushing a power station hard. I’ve tested three Bluetti models that handle high-current charging without melting their ports or tripping thermal protection. These three made the cut because … Read more