In-depth guides, comparisons and how-tos for power stations, solar and backup power.
MultiPlus-II vs Multi RS Solar is a choice between a modular system and a hybrid all-in-one. The MultiPlus-II is an inverter-charger that pairs with separate SmartSolar MPPTs. The Multi RS Solar 48/6000/100 puts the inverter-charger and two high-voltage solar trackers in one 12.3kg case. The biggest difference for US buyers, though, is output voltage. MultiPlus-II […]
MultiPlus-II vs EasySolar-II GX isn’t really a contest between different technologies. The EasySolar-II GX is a MultiPlus-II, with a SmartSolar MPPT and a GX device prewired into the same enclosure. So the real choice is between building with separate parts and buying one integrated box. Voltage, serviceability and installation time decide it. MultiPlus-II vs EasySolar-II […]
A Victron split-phase home backup system uses two identical MultiPlus-II 120V inverter-chargers, one on each leg, to make the 120/240V that North American homes use. Together they can run 240V loads like a well pump during an outage, and switch over from the grid in under 20 milliseconds. This guide explains how the setup works, […]
MultiPlus-II vs Phoenix inverter comes down to one question: will you ever plug into shore power or a generator? Both make clean 120V AC from a battery. The MultiPlus-II adds a battery charger and an automatic transfer switch. The Phoenix only inverts, which makes it simpler, and the small models have far lower idle draw. […]
A Victron Cerbo GX wiring diagram looks busy, but most of its connections are thin data cables. The Cerbo GX doesn’t carry battery or load current. It only needs a small fused power feed, plus one cable from each Victron device it monitors. This guide walks through every connection type and the order to wire […]
Victron doesn’t sell one boxed Victron off-grid solar kit for every situation. Instead, you combine parts that talk to each other. That’s more planning, but it means you buy only what you need and can grow the system later. Below are three parts lists: a starter kit, a mid-range build and a full system, each […]
A Victron off-grid cabin system almost always belongs on 48V. Higher battery voltage means a quarter of the current of a 12V system for the same power, so cables stay manageable and inverter efficiency goes up. This guide lays out a typical 48V Victron cabin build, part by part, using figures from Victron’s datasheets. Electrical […]
Victron GX and monitoring products tie a Victron system together. Every Smart product already talks to the free VictronConnect app over Bluetooth. A GX device goes further: it collects data from every connected product, coordinates charging, runs automations like generator start, and uploads everything to VRM, Victron’s free remote monitoring portal. The Three Layers of […]
The best Victron products for RVs solve the problems RV owners actually have: weak campground pedestals, short generator runs, solar on the roof, and a battery gauge you can trust. This roundup picks one product per job, with the datasheet specs that matter for an RV, and notes where a 30A rig and a 50A […]
The best Victron products for van life are small, efficient and easy to monitor from a phone. A van electrical system has three charging sources (solar, the alternator and the occasional campground plug) and limited space and battery capacity. So low idle draw and compact size matter more than raw power. Here are our picks […]
