RV Awnings and Lithium Power Stations - Some things you need to know.

If you're using a power station for emergency power outages and want to keep it at a 100% charge level, it's important that you use it regularly to exercise the battery and keep the battery from swelling.

I am so happy you refrained from calling the power stations "solar generators". Thank you.

This is the best kind of video, where one has used something long enough to disseminate valuable information that can save one time, trouble and money.

I didn’t know about storing the power station at 60-80%. Thank you!

I so love going out there with you two. My cancer treatments/tests/checkups are endless, so we ride along with you. Thanks! Richard

I liked the Video! I use a 13’x13’ easy up canopy next to my camper . It takes us 5 minutes to put it up . I lash the corners down ! I can’t afford a huge power station. I basically go camping and go without. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks for sharing your thoughts Rick . 👍

Thanks for the very useful tips! I've been storing my power stations incorrectly 🤦🏼‍♀️. Correcting that now. As far as awnings on my SUV "camper", I got two suction cup hooks, the kind that have the lever to boost the suction, a 9x13 heavy duty tarp from Harbor Freight, two adjustable height tent poles and some paracord (already had the stakes). Takes five minutes to set up, folding up the tarp when I take it down is the time consuming part 😂. I can set it up on either side of the vehicle and it takes up minimal space when packed away for travel. I put two lines on each pole for stability, set up 90 degrees apart, unless I have something I can tie one of the cords to and can ditch the pole. Cheap, though probably not as cheap as your setup.

We have an ARB awning on our Ford Econoline, and we love it. It has withstood 30 mph winds, and has an 8' x 8' tent that doubles our space. It also has an LED light strip that you can dim or change colors. Good job explaining power stations and solar panels. The makers of deep cycle batteries now prefer to rate them in watt/hrs. instead of amp/hrs. because watts never change, but volts and amps change from configuration (watts = volts x amps).

Rick, Good information regarding power stations and tarps. The door roller is a great idea. Linda looks like she's a sharp shooter👍 Take care.

Great video ! Good information as always! Thank you for taking us along. My wife doesn't like too many Youtubers, but loves watching you and Linda❤.

GOOD Tip on storage. I never read that. I have two in the shad for when the power goes out. They are charged at 100% I guess I need to run them down a bit. But if the power does go off again I might need that power.

This year, a new design awning at the QuartzSite rv show in AZ with 800 watts of solar power. It looks like a well-built design, but time will tell. Have a great trip, Mike, in Oregon.

Very helpful from and for real-life camping. I use the awning that is in the zipper bag, but the awning shelters that zip to these car/truck awnings can be complicated to use and be difficult to put up and take down in windy conditions.

That was really smart cutting off that roller handle to leave just the point.

Thank you, I learned two important things, filled gaps in my knowledge.

I am 😕 confused. As always, great information. I just have to cram info into my broken brain.

Right after I watched this vid, I purchased a Bluetti AC180. Have a eb55 but just a little too small. For our awning we use flopper stoppers to control wind to a point. We have a toy hauler rv and a 6x12 enclosed trailer I use for solo camping. We love traveling with you on your journey to places we will probably never get to. Thanks.

I still owe youse guys pie n coffee originally promised at your Quartzsite meet up last year. Probably 2 pies n coffees’z by now in trade for the good info your channel provides. See ya round

Good info and well explained. There are a few mysteries about electricity that aren't common knowledge.

Now THAT"S the way to end a video! Thanks again.🤠