Truck Camper Adventure
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Buyer Guides
  • Dealers
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Florida
    • Iowa
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Nebraska
    • Nevada
    • North Carolina
    • Oregon
    • TCA Classifieds
    • Manufacturers
  • Trucks
  • Truck Beds
  • Mods
  • Gear
  • News
  • Travel
  • About Us
  • 2023 Quartzsite Rally
  • Consulting
  • The TCA Rig
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Log In
HomeBattery Charging

Battery Charging

Technology

Ditching the Generator for the Alternator

June 28, 2021

The  generator. It’s big, heavy, noisy, smelly, it annoys neighbors, requires maintenance, and is expensive. Why buy one when there are so many negatives? Because we need more energy than our battery, inverter, or solar [read more]

Boondocking

How to Properly Charge an RV Lithium Battery

May 24, 2021

  Going lithium is all the rage for those who like to boondock in their RV. Not only does the lithium battery offer a more usable battery capacity at 90 percent (compared to 50 percent [read more]

Boot Camp

Big Power in a Small Camper – Going Lithium Cheap

April 12, 2021

If you were unable to attend the 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally you missed out on some great classes and discussions. Everything from boondocking, tire repair, winching, batteries, and solar power were taught. Steve Hericks, [read more]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Renogy DC50s Combi Battery Charger

December 18, 2020

Truck camper owners typically rely on several devices to keep their batteries charged and maintained. Aside from the standard 120 volt converter-charger or inverter-charger, these can include a DC solar charge controller and a DC-to-DC [read more]

Truck Camper Mods

Yet Another Supplemental Charging System for Camper Batteries

December 17, 2018

Managing your camper power consumption can be a bit challenging if you’re generally not plugged into shore power, especially with hungry loads like the compressor refrigerators we’ve had in our last two campers. Keeping the [read more]

Maintenance and Repairs

How to Properly Charge and Care for an AGM Battery

August 31, 2017

If you’re in search of a quality set of AGM batteries for your truck camper rig, Lifeline batteries, made by Concorde Battery Corp., are, without a doubt, the best. In this very informative read, Justin [read more]

Technology

Installation of Zamp Solar’s Sidewall Charge Port

February 9, 2017

Interested in equipping your truck camper rig with a portable solar panel, but lack physical access to the batteries mounted inside your camper? Then you’ll want to take a look at this modification that provides [read more]

Technology

Keep your Batteries Charged with the Windwalker 250

January 30, 2017

Looking for a generator-free, all-weather alternative to solar power that can be used day or night? Then you should check out the Windwalker 250 wind turbine by Free Spirit Energy. The Windwalker 250 is a [read more]

Boot Camp

Truck Camper Batteries 101

November 24, 2016

Boondocking in remote, hard to reach places is one of the benefits of owning a truck camper. In fact, it’s probably the primary reason why we all bought one. Getting to that remote spot, however, [read more]

Features and Options

Feature in the Spotlight: The Easy Charge Battery Charging Station

July 14, 2016

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present, Feature in the Spotlight, a periodic look at a truck camper feature or option that is new and revolutionary or just plain cool. In this second installment, we [read more]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Windwalker 250 RV Wind Turbine

May 23, 2014

Did you know that the first recorded use of a windwheel was in the first century by the Greeks? Widespread use of windmills, however, didn’t occur until the 13th century in Europe when they were [read more]

Subscribe to TCA

Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription.

The Latest

  • Why the Ford 7.3L Diesel is a Great Platform for Truck Camper Rigs
    June 27, 2022
  • Black Bear Toyota Tacoma Camper is a Great Low Cost Option
    June 23, 2022
  • Truck Camper Odyssey – An Interview with Kevin MacAfee
    June 20, 2022
  • For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax Diesel ($29,500)
    June 18, 2022
  • EarthCruiser Launches New Overland Tours Division
    June 17, 2022

Classifieds

  • For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax Diesel ($29,500)
    June 18, 2022
  • Price Drop: 2000 Ram 3500 and 2005 Lance 1181 ($38,500)
    April 30, 2022
  • Sold: 2007 Ram 3500 – 2015 XPCamper V1 Flatbed ($154,900)
    April 16, 2022
  • Sold: Rare 2016 Livin Lite 10 Ford Ed. Truck Camper ($35,000)
    March 5, 2022
  • For Sale: 2007 Okanagan 117 DBL Truck Camper ($35,000)
    February 5, 2022

Boot Camp

  • The Payload Rating: Why it’s Important for Truck Campers
    January 24, 2022
  • How to Properly Charge an RV Lithium Battery
    May 24, 2021
  • A Question About Removing Truck Campers at RV Parks and Campgrounds
    May 14, 2021
  • Big Power in a Small Camper – Going Lithium Cheap
    April 12, 2021
  • An RV Propane Tank Warning
    March 12, 2021

Truck Mods

  • Truck Bed Mod: SherpTek Food Prep Grill Table
    June 3, 2022
  • SherpTek Transforms Slide-in Truck Camper Into More Capable Overlander
    April 25, 2022
  • OEV Aluma Tray a Popular Truck Camper Option
    March 4, 2022
  • Ford-Northern Lite-SherpTek Truck Camper Rig Built for Adventure
    July 5, 2021
  • Ditching the Generator for the Alternator
    June 28, 2021

TCA Archives

Explore by Category
  • Blog
  • Boondocking
  • Boot Camp
  • Buyer Guides
  • Editor's Picks
  • Features and Options
  • For Sale
  • From the Editor
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Overlanding
  • Potpourri
  • Preparedness
  • Product News and Reviews
  • Rallies and Shows
  • Roads and Destinations
  • Technology
  • Truck Camper Gear
  • Truck Camper Life
  • Truck Camper Mods
  • Truck Camper News
  • Truck Campers
  • Truck Mods
  • Trucks
  • Videos
Recent Comments
  • bfraz on KingStar’s Hitch Pack is a Clever Truck Camper Storage Solution
  • Mello Mike on Best 1-Ton F350/3500HD Trucks for Max Camper Payload
  • Lois on Best 1-Ton F350/3500HD Trucks for Max Camper Payload
  • Mello Mike on Black Bear Toyota Tacoma Camper is a Great Low Cost Option
  • Frank on Black Bear Toyota Tacoma Camper is a Great Low Cost Option
  • Mello Mike on Black Bear Toyota Tacoma Camper is a Great Low Cost Option
  • Frank on Black Bear Toyota Tacoma Camper is a Great Low Cost Option
  • jimat63 on Truck Camper Odyssey – An Interview with Kevin MacAfee
  • Rick Hedden on 12 Best Pickup Truck Campers for Sale in 2022

About Truck Camper Adventure

Truck Camper Adventure is an emagazine offering truck camper news, reviews, travel tips, and more. We cover all types of truck campers here at Truck Camper Adventure. It doesn’t matter if it’s a slide-in or a chassis-mount, a hard-side or a pop-up, if it’s a truck camper and it’s carried on a truck, we cover it.
Stay connected
  • Youtube
  • Vimeo
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
Create an Account
  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • About Us
  • 2023 Quartzsite Rally
  • Consulting
  • The TCA Rig
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Log In

All content is copyright © of Mello Mike and Truck Camper Adventure 2011-2022. All rights reserved. Mello Mike is an Amazon.com associate. Powered by WordPress.

Got Adventure?

Get it with Truck Camper Adventure's weekly newsletter. It only takes a few seconds.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

 

Loading Comments...
 

    Skip to toolbar
    • About WordPress
      • WordPress.org
      • Documentation
      • Support
      • Feedback
    • Log In
    • Register
    • Forums
      • Forums
        • Truck Camper Adventure Forum
      • Views
        • Most popular topics
        • Topics with no replies
        • New posts since last visit
        • Topics Freshness
        • New posts: Last day
        • New posts: Last three days
        • New posts: Last week
        • New posts: Last month
        • Topics with most replies
        • Latest topics
      • Information
        • bbPress Homepage
        • Dev4Press Homepage
        • Plugin Homepage
        • Knowledge Base
        • Support Forum