Wiring a Victron Orion DC-DC Charger: Step-by-Step Install
A DC-DC charger lets your alternator safely charge your lithium house battery while you drive. The Victron Orion-Tr Smart sits between the starter ...
RV Parts & Off-Road Camping Blog
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How to Replace an RV Water Pump (12V, Self-Priming)
A failing RV water pump that won't prime, runs constantly, or pulses hard is usually quicker to replace than repair. Most RV fresh-water pumps are ...
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How to Install RV Roof Solar Panels (Mounting + Wiring)
Installing RV roof solar comes down to four stages: mount the panels, run the wiring through a weatherproof roof gland, connect through a fuse to a...
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How to Install a Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitor
A SmartShunt is the most accurate way to know your battery's true state of charge. It installs on the battery negative, measuring every amp in and ...
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How to Replace an RV Roof Vent Fan (Step-by-Step)
Replacing an RV roof vent fan is a half-day job that fits the standard 14" × 14" roof opening. Most RV fans — and most replacements — use this univ...
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Solar Panel ↔ MPPT Controller Pairing Chart (Don't Oversize)
Match your MPPT controller to your array's output current and voltage — size it to the panel wattage at your battery voltage, with the panel string...
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How to Wire a Victron Cerbo GX + Lynx Distributor
The Cerbo GX is the brain of a Victron system — it ties every component together for monitoring and control. Wiring it means powering it from your ...
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RV Roof Vent Fan Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Fan
Pick an RV roof fan by three things: powered vs manual, a built-in rain cover, and reversible airflow. Almost all fit the universal 14"×14" roof op...
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Victron Cable, Fuse & Busbar Sizing Chart for RV Builds
Size DC cable by continuous amps and run length, then fuse every positive cable to its capacity. A 12V/3000VA Victron MultiPlus pulls roughly 250–3...
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RV Water Pump Buying Guide: Flow (GPM), Pressure & Self-Priming
Most campers run best on a 12V self-priming pump rated around 3–4 GPM at 45–55 PSI. Choose by three numbers — flow (how many fixtures you can run a...