http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/ Information and ideas on RV living and traveling. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 06 May 2008 12:14:46 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss We carry a 50 Amp RV automatic transfer switch. This auto transfer switch is designed to switch between different sources of power. It is available at Outside Supply by clicking the 50 Amp Transfer Switch Link. It is a heavy duty transfer switch that is often used in Class A RVs and Fifth Wheel Trailers. ]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-12-volt-accesories/rv-automatic-transfer-switch-50-amp.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-12-volt-accesories/rv-automatic-transfer-switch-50-amp.html RV 12 Volt Accesories 50 amp Transfer Switch rv transfer switch Tue, 06 May 2008 12:14:46 -0600 Outside Supply customers. Do you prefer permanent mount or portable solar panels. The reason why this is important is because it will change the entire design and type of solar system and equipment recommended. A Vanagon Westfalia with a permanent roof mounted panel would most likely use a preconfigured Solar RV kit. The second choice would be our unbreakable selection of solar panels. Running a few of these panels in parallel can create a great portable system. Portable Solar Panels Check out the video below that covers these unbreakable panels. ]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/class-b-solar-question/vanagon-westfalia-solar-panel.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/class-b-solar-question/vanagon-westfalia-solar-panel.html Class B Solar Question Solar Panel Vanagon Vanagon Westfalia Solar Panel Westfalia Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:56:48 -0600 Their solution has been to add a 300 Watt True Sine wave inverter to always power their cordless phones in their RVs. This way the cordless phone has clean reliable power from their sine wave power inverter.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/power-cordless-phone-on-inverter-in-rv.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/power-cordless-phone-on-inverter-in-rv.html RV Tricks and Tips cordless phone power inverter rv Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:26:21 -0600 There are many Pop Up camper owners who have wanted to break free of constant generator usage or the RV park umbilical cord. These campers are now finding that with the simple addition of a power inverter from Outside Supply they can now do many of their normal activities off grid. For example one customer wanted to run his laptop to check sports scores and read email while on his trip. He often went into the crowed campground wash room to have access to electricity.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/pop-up-campers-need-inverters-too.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/pop-up-campers-need-inverters-too.html RV Tricks and Tips camper camping laptop pop up pop-up sine wave power inverter Travel Trailer xbox Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:02:58 -0600 There are many different types of solar chargers that we carry at Outside Supply. One of the types is a group of panels designed to be used as a Solar RV Charger. These solar chargers can be used to maintain rv batteries from low use drain and our larger RV Solar Panel Kits can be used to actually charge batteries when Drycamping or Boondocking. Most of the Solar RV Charger panels we carry are 12 volts DC. We do have access to a wide range of 24 volt solar chargers as well.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-solar/solar-rv-charger.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-solar/solar-rv-charger.html RV Solar Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:17:27 -0600 Outside Supply always tries to provide our customers with accurate information with as much details as possible. This allows our customers to make better and more informed purchases from our store. Here are the pictures for our 30 Amp Transfer Switch for RV Applications ]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-12-volt-accesories/basic-rv-30-amp-transfer-switch.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-12-volt-accesories/basic-rv-30-amp-transfer-switch.html RV 12 Volt Accesories auto transfer switch rv transfer switch transfer switch Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:28:54 -0600 Do you need a RV Solar Battery Charger? At OutsideSupply.com I often get asked about RV Solar Battery Charger kits and panels by many of our great RV customers. This is because sometimes when you are not using your RV it can be stored for extended periods of time. A good RV Solar Battery Charger can really help protect your batteries during these long down times.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-information/rv-solar-battery-charger.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-information/rv-solar-battery-charger.html RV Information rv rv solar RV Solar Battery Charger rv solar panel solar battery charger solar rv Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:56:27 -0600 dry camping is one of the most common question topics or area of requested information at Outside Supply. This is because many of our customers like to head to the great outdoors. This means little or no services. In fact sometimes our dry camping customers may go a month without electricity. How do the power their RV, camper, or motorhome while drycamping?]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-information/drycamping-information.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-information/drycamping-information.html RV Information dry camping drycampng rv camping rv power inverter rv solar rv solar panel Tue, 29 May 2007 15:32:14 -0600 Mark for New Hampshire called today to enquire about a solar panel and inverter that could charge his cell phone using an AC power jack. He really wants the inverter to run from the Pop-up Camper's battery and then use the solar panel to charge the battery. He doesn't use much power, in fact he says his 100Ah battery last about 4 days when dry camping. This is with no charging. So he won't need much solar and the 7 watt AC load for 2 hours a day won't add much additional usage either. http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/solar-panel-and-inverter-for-popup-camper.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/solar-panel-and-inverter-for-popup-camper.html RV Tricks and Tips Sat, 26 May 2007 00:37:16 -0600 http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/search.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/search.html RV Tricks and Tips Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:38:16 -0600 http://www.outsidesupply.com/power-inverters.htmDry camping is made easier through the addition of an RV Power Invertor. This because an invertor will allow you to run household AC devices in your RV without running your generator. Outside Supply sells Power Invertors convert DC power into AC power. This allows you to power AC devices off of your RV batteries and a Power Invertor.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-inverters/rv-power-invertors-can-make-dry-camping-easy.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-inverters/rv-power-invertors-can-make-dry-camping-easy.html RV Inverters Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:21:15 -0600 Using a transfer switch in an RV when installing an inverter can be a wise choice. Transfer switches are available at Outside Supply and here is why we usually suggest you use a transfer switch for basic inverter applications. Using a transfer switch can provide extra protection to you inverter if shore power is connected. A transfer switch merely kicks out the inverter side of the circuit and switches to shore power automatically. When shore power is lost, the transfer switch again automatically switches to the inverter side of the circuit. This allows for continuous operation in case of power outage or disconnection.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-inverters/automatic-transfer-switch-for-power-inverter-installs-in-rv.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-inverters/automatic-transfer-switch-for-power-inverter-installs-in-rv.html RV Inverters power inverter install rv rv inverter rv power inverter transfer switch Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:06:03 -0600 Outside Supply customer had a question regarding using the power inverter he bought for his travel trailer. He wanted to be able to make sure he could run an outlet to the outside of his travel trailer to power his TV so he could watch the game outside. I advised him that it is easy to get the power outside, but it is important to make sure that a GFCI power outlet is used to help create a safer environment.]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-inverters/travel-trailer-power-inverter-for-outdoor-activities.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-inverters/travel-trailer-power-inverter-for-outdoor-activities.html RV Inverters inverter Travel Trailer Travel Trailer Inverter Travel Trailer Power Inverter Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:25:04 -0600 Camper Power Inverter and Converter These are two different itemsin your camper. Outside Supply sells both kinds but lets give you a bit of information about each. Most power inverters converter DC voltage to AC voltage. This can allow us to power houeshold appliances like TV's and Microwaves in our camper. http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-information/camper-power-inverter-and-converter.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-information/camper-power-inverter-and-converter.html RV Information camper power converter power inverter RV Power Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:03:47 -0600 Keep the Leaks away! Water leaks can be bad in just about any environment. It can be a catastrophe in an RV, Travel Trailer, Teardrop Camper, Motorhome, Pop-Up or other portable camping equipment. There are a couple rules I like to follow when adding any new electronics to my RV. Outside Supply wants you to honestly judge your experience level before taking on any project. This is because it is sometimes better to hire someone with more experience at sealing and installing items in your RV than make some costly mistakes. While many projects on an RV can be simple and easy to accomplish, certain task can require more skill, tools and experience than others. Just make a good decision about hiring a professional before starting. Many times if you are supplying the parts for a job, the installtion labor can be very reasonable. ]]> http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/keep-leaks-out-of-your-rv.html http://blog.outsidesupply.com/RV/rv-tricks-and-tips/keep-leaks-out-of-your-rv.html RV Tricks and Tips RV RV leaks Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:57:46 -0600