Are All RV Electrical Systems Equal?

New RVers often think the only thing they need to be concerned about when it comes to a camper’s electrical system is whether it’s 30-amps or 50-amps. But the system powering your RV is more complicated than the number of prongs on your power cable (three for 30-amps, four for 50-amps). In fact, the quality of the electrical system’s design and components can significantly impact your camping experience – something you don’t want to find out the hard way. In other words, the answer to the question are all electrical systems created equal is a resounding no.

As you’ve come to expect with Bowlus, our Volterra, Terra Firma, and Rivet models are all equipped with a best-in-class electrical and power management system. We use a marine-quality system that’s designed for high-end yachts and is known for its extreme reliability.

So why do we think this system is so special? Let’s start with the batteries. In 2016, Bowlus pioneered the use of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries in RVs because we wanted to be able to spend more time off-grid. More powerful than typical RV batteries, the LiFePO4 house batteries found in a Bowlus offer all the power you need to spend up to two weeks off-grid – or longer if you opt for the Volterra, which has the most advanced battery system and power bank available in a travel trailer. If you’re camping in a Bowlus, you can even run the air conditioner off battery for up to 16 hours, and that’s something that’s unheard of in the RV industry.

Of course, powerful batteries are one thing, but what really makes the Bowlus electrical system best-in-class is our exclusive power management system (BPMS). It’s the BPMS’ central computer that controls the charging and discharging of the RV house batteries, enabling you to spend extended periods of time off-grid. Plus, the BPMS’ integrated design makes it easy to charge your batteries using shore power, solar panels, a portable generator, or your tow vehicle. You can even power your entire RV using a standard household outlet.

Bowlus owners tell us they love the flexibility offered by the BPMS, but the game changer is the ability to fully monitor and analyze the entire system remotely. You can quickly and easily check the status of the battery, see how much power your solar panels are generating – you can even do over-the-air updates, making sure that your system is always up to date.

At Bowlus, we know that reliable power is a critical component of any luxurious outdoor adventure, and that’s why we’ve invested so much energy and effort into developing a power system that really delivers. We’ve been doing it longer than anyone else and are the gold standard in the RV industry.