When Do You Need to Fuse Solar Panels? (and how to do it)
Fusing solar panels properly is important for safety. But if you’re wiring in series you may not need to add solar fuses.
John is the co-founder of Gnomad Home. He has been deeply involved in vanlife and off grid living since 2016, and he has a ton of real world experience after 3+ years living in a van full time and 2 years off grid in the mountains. He researches and writes the in depth guides on our site, and his goal is to make vanlife, alternative living, and dream chasing accessible to all.
Fusing solar panels properly is important for safety. But if you’re wiring in series you may not need to add solar fuses.
Learn the difference between pure sine wave vs modified sine wave inverters, and why pure sine is the way to go for a camper van.
There are tons of 12 volt refrigerators out there, but are they any good? Discover the best 12 volt refrigerators for your vanlife, camping, or RV adventure.
How to wire your solar panels is a crucial decision. Find out whether your should wire solar panels in series or parallel for your camper van electrical system.
Our review of the Iceco VL35 ProS takes a hard look at the latest addition to the ranks of vanlife refrigerators and how it performs on the road.
This detailed guide has everything you need to know to install a safe and reliable camper van electrical system in your van life rig.
This case study of rewiring an RV electrical system highlights the problems and solutions of an incorrectly set up system.
The best RV solar panel kits can save you time, money, and headache. But which kits are worth buying? We dig into the details to help you decide.
Can a portable power station replace a DIY camper electrical system? In this Bluetti AC200P review, we test out this robust power station for van life.
What solar panels should you put on your van? In this post we cut the noise and give you our picks for the best solar panels for van conversion electrical.
What do you do with the rear ac unit air handler in a conversion van? We go over the process and pros/cons for removing it or leaving it in and building around it.
In this review of the BougeRV 180W solar panels, we examine and test out these affordable solar panels to see how they’ll hold up to full time van life.
BougeRV offers a low-priced portable refrigerator. But how does it stack up, and can it handle full time vanlife? Read our hands on review to find out!
Adding a smart battery isolator will let you charge your batteries from your van’s engine. Read on to see why you need an isolator and how to install one.
Jackery portable power stations have made quite the splash. But can the Jackery Explorer 1000 stand up to life on the road? We test one to find out!
How do nomads navigate society without a permanent address? In this post, follow along as we adventure to nomad-friendly South Dakota to become legal residents!
How do you get a permanent address as a vanlifer, RVer, or nomad? We go over the options for setting up a legal address even when you travel full time.
How do you get mail and packages without a fixed address? In this post we go over all the ins and outs of getting your mail on the road as a vanlifer. Read on!
Trying to figure out how to mount an awning onto your van? We’ve got you covered. Read on to see how we mounted an ARB awning without a roof rack.
It can be tough to find the best power inverter for your DIY campervan. Read our epic guide to inverters for everything you need to know for your build.
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