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For the last 2 years whenever I plug into a campground 15 amp GFI the breaker would trip, so I always used a 30/15 adapter which worked fine for me. Using one of those 3-light circuit tester it read all good. At home I tried it by plugging into a NON-GFI outlet and used the circuit tester --...

I have in my van conversion a "toe kick" electric heater (450 watt) for times I'm plugged into shore power on cold nights. My current thermostat (just a simple dial type) is terribly inaccurate (off by about 10 degrees). Also, the dial is supposed to go down to 40 degrees, but since it is off by...

Any recommendations on a strong magnetic knife bar (under $20)? I just sent one back to Amazon because it was way too weak. I could tell, first pothole and everything would be on the floor. Thanks.

I have a small 1000 watt toaster oven I thought would be ok to use off my 1200W (2400W surge) inverter. But after about 7 or 8 seconds the 100 amp breaker (between inverter & 2 125 amp hr agm batteries at full charge) trips. Shouldn't I be able to run this?

I've mounted a pair of VanTech roof crossbars on my van. I want to mount solar panels on them using the slotted track in the crossbars (there's one on top and one underneath). I'm looking for recommendations on the fasteners to use. I'll also need to use a couple of bars to hold the panels...

Can someone recommend an LED (color) light strip that runs straight off 12V battery (no AC plug)? All I can find use a 110 AC plug and converts the power to DC. I don't always have access to AC power.

I have 2 AGM 12V 125ah batteries I want to use parallel. They are right next to each other (so wire to be <a foot). 1200 watt inverter (more than I'll likely need), 50 amp MPPT/DC-DC charger, 3x100 watt solar panels, 12V refrigerator (plus usual led lights, fan, charging ports). Question: the 2...

In my van conversion electrical system I have installed a DC to DC charger combo with MPPT controller, 1200 watt inverter, 2 12v AGM batteries, 12v fuse block. My question is: should I have a cut-off switch somewhere in there and if so, where?

If I want to run a 1500W/120V space heater (using shore power), is a 15amp short power inlet installed in van and a 15amp cord from van to camp shore outlet adequate? And maybe using a 250W appliance briefly at the same time (on separate breakers in van)? Campground shore power outlets typically...

My batteries are on one side of van, refrigerator on the opposite side. Distance from battery would be 5' up + 6' across top + 5' down to refrigerator. So 16' to 17' total. Would 10 AWG be right?

I've been looking for the right isolator for my van (2017 Ford Transit 250). The alternator is listed as 150 amps. I like the "smart" isolators on Amazon but can't find any rated higher than 140 amps. What is everyone else using? New to this and need recommendations. [My "house" batteries will...

Every van conversion video I've seen has a power inverter rigged up. My question is why? When plugged into shore power what happens with the inverter? Does the AC go directly through to your AC appliances? If so, why not just wire those directly from a shore power junction box in the van and...