The Short Answer: The best portable power station for tailgating is the AIMS Power 3.1 kWh Portable Solar Generator. It gives most tailgaters enough battery capacity and maximum output for a TV, mini fridge, Bluetooth speaker, phone charging, lights, and selected cooking appliances without the noise, fumes, or fuel of a gas generator. Because it [...]
The Short Answer: To prepare for a long-term power outage, make a written household plan, store water and non-perishable food, keep medication and emergency supplies on hand, and set up backup power for essential loads. Start with medical equipment, refrigeration, lighting, communication, and your water supply, then add battery storage and solar panels to keep [...]
The Short Answer: A 30-amp RV has one 120-volt circuit and up to 3,600 watts of shore power. A 50-amp RV has two separate 120-volt, 50-amp hot legs and up to 12,000 watts total. If you have a smaller travel trailer with one AC unit, 30-amp may be enough. If your RV has two air [...]
The Short Answer: When comparing a lithium (LiFePO₄) vs lead acid battery, lithium batteries typically offer a longer lifespan, faster charging, lighter weight, and more usable capacity. Lead acid batteries remain a popular choice because they have a lower upfront cost and proven reliability. The best option depends on how often you use your system, [...]
The Short Answer: Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed, unplug sensitive electronics, and use flashlights instead of candles. If you have a battery backup system or portable power station, switch to it. If you don't, now is the time to plan for the next one. The best protection against a power outage is being [...]
The Short Answer: A power inverter changes one type of electricity into another. Batteries produce power that flows in a single direction (direct current, or DC). Your appliances, electronics, and tools need power that alternates back and forth (alternating current, or AC), which is the same stable electricity that comes from a wall outlet. An [...]
The Short Answer: An inverter converts DC power from a battery into AC power so you can run appliances, electronics, and tools. A converter changes electrical power into the form your system needs, often converting AC power into DC power for battery charging or adjusting voltage levels. In simple terms, an inverter helps you use [...]
It’s no secret that people love RVs. Whether you’re going on a camping trip in an RV or spending most of your time in one traveling from place to place, an RV can be a reliable and fun way to spend time on the road. However, most RVs aren’t equipped with the technology needed to [...]
Many of us rely on the power grid of the United States to keep us functioning. We’re using city-provided power everywhere you look - it powers up our computers, it keeps medical equipment running, we use it to keep the lights on, and it’s even used to warm up your leftovers through your microwave or [...]
AIMS Power supplies the largest selection of DC to AC inverters, solar panels and solar charge controllers to OEMs and the RV aftermarket. Heartland RV recently signed an exclusive agreement with AIMS Power through which AIMS will provide solar components underpinning the solar packages that will be available on new Heartland RV models as of [...]
