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09/28/2026

Looking for a great 5th wheel to travel in that is ready to boondock? Check this one out from a customer who is making the move to sticks and bricks.

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Used 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 376fbh rv for sale in Fremont, WI. Find rvs online on RV Trader.

09/23/2026

⚡ Already running a Victron Orion XS 50A or Orion XS 1400? There’s now an upgrade.

The new Victron Orion XS 70A is IN STOCK at Sota Solar.

Going from 50A to 70A gives you 20 additional amps of charging while you drive — roughly equivalent to adding another 250 watts of charging capacity without taking up any more roof space.

🔋 Up to 70A / 1,000W of alternator charging
🚐 More charging while you're driving
☀️ No additional solar panels or roof space needed
📱 Bluetooth monitoring through VictronConnect
⚡ Great option for larger lithium battery banks

Already have an Orion XS 50A? Contact us and we can look at upgrading your existing system to the new 70A.

Shop the Victron Orion XS 70A at Sota Solar

09/22/2026

🔋 Ever wonder what goes into building a custom lithium battery?

Here’s a look at a custom 24V Apexium battery build and some of the work that goes into putting together a battery system designed for a specific application.

Going custom can give you some big advantages:

⚡ More battery capacity in the available space
🔋 Built around the voltage and needs of the system
📐 More flexibility when standard batteries don't fit the application
🛠️ Designed with serviceability and future access in mind

Would you run a custom-built battery in your RV or off-grid system?

09/21/2026

Sometimes the right solution doesn’t exist—so we build it.

Every Sota Solar build is designed around four things:

🛡️ Safety
👍 Usability
🔧 Serviceability
✨ Beauty

On this Minnie Winnie, we needed access behind the system for future service. Instead of permanently blocking it off, we created a hinged mounting system so the equipment can move out of the way when service is needed.

It takes a little more thought up front, but it makes a big difference down the road.

That’s how we build at Sota Solar.

09/16/2026

What happens when RV solar panels aren’t secured properly?

This van came to us after the solar panels actually came off the roof while traveling. We did not perform the original installation.

We repaired the system and used the opportunity to show why proper mounting matters.

Safety is a major part of every system we build.

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09/15/2026

⚡ NEW FROM VICTRON: Orion XS 70A

More charging power while you drive. The new Orion XS 12/12-70A delivers up to 70 amps / 1,000 watts of DC-DC charging from your alternator to your RV batteries.

🔋 Faster charging for larger lithium banks
🚐 Charge while you drive
🛡️ Adjustable current to help protect your alternator
📱 Bluetooth setup & monitoring with VictronConnect
⚡ Compact and up to 98.5% efficient

Turn your drive to the next campsite into another major charging source.

Now available from Sota Solar:
Shop the Victron Orion XS 70A

09/14/2026

Want to see a magic trick? 🪄☀️

We’re putting 1,800 watts of solar on an Airstream and fitting the entire electrical system under the couch.

Here’s how we did it.

09/10/2026

What makes a Sota Solar build different?

We design every system around four things:

🛡️ Safety – Proper protection, wire sizing and heat management.
🔧 Serviceability – Built so equipment can be accessed, serviced and replaced without tearing everything apart.
👆 Usability – Breakers, switches and controls where you can actually reach them.
✨ Beauty – Clean, organized builds that make smart use of limited RV space.

Sometimes that means getting creative—like fitting an entire system under the couch of an Airstream. That video is coming soon!

Safe. Serviceable. Usable. Beautiful. That’s the Sota Solar build philosophy.

09/09/2026

☀️ How Much RV Solar Do You Really Need?

Use Sota Solar’s FREE calculator to estimate your power needs, find the right solar and battery system, and see when cloudy weather could require generator backup.

Choose your appliances, compare systems and simulate seven days of real-world weather.

Try it free:

https://sotasolar.com/installation-and-service/solar-system-calculator

09/05/2026

We packed a serious off-grid electrical system into this Northern Lite truck camper!

This build gets 1,200 watts of rooftop solar, 600Ah of lithium battery capacity, a 12V DC air conditioner, DC-to-DC alternator charging, and a complete Victron power system. The goal was to make this truck camper far more capable off-grid without sacrificing valuable storage space.

One of the coolest parts of the finished build: even with high clouds overhead, the solar array was producing enough power to run the DC air conditioner entirely from solar.

In this video we take you through the build, including:

• 1,200W rooftop solar array
• 600Ah lithium battery bank
• 12V DC air conditioner
• Victron inverter/charger
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT
• Cerbo GX monitoring and display
• Victron Orion DC-to-DC charging
• Lynx power distribution
• Battery monitoring
• Temperature-controlled equipment bay ventilation
• Modular Anderson connection between the truck and camper
• And plenty of real-world installation problem solving

We also show some of the challenges of fitting this much equipment into a truck camper and how we designed the system to remain serviceable and adaptable if the owner changes trucks or campers later.

If you're interested in solar, lithium batteries, DC air conditioning, or a complete off-grid electrical system for your RV, truck camper, van, or motorhome, this build should give you some ideas.

Have questions about the build? Drop them in the comments!

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RV Solar • Lithium Batteries • Victron Systems • Off-Grid Power