The Importance of Using LightningVolt Approved Chargers for Your 24V or 36V Lithium Battery Systems on Boats and Trolling Motors
Whether you’re a weekend warrior hitting the local lakes or a professional angler seeking reliability and performance, make the smart choice by opting for LightningVolt’s approved chargers. Your batteries—and your peace of mind—will thank you.
Powering Epic Adventures: Mike’s LightningVolt Lithium Battery Experience at a 3-Day Mountain Biking Race
Mike Dumont is a valued member of the Roadwarrior team and a passionate mountain biker. So we followed him on his exhilarating experience at the 24 Hour Summer Solstice Mountain Biking Race. With a LightningVolt lithium battery and onboard DC-DC charger, Mike transforms his RV camper trailer into a comfortable haven for his team during […]
Case Study: Powering Artistic Adventures with LightningVolt Lithium Batteries and DC-to-DC Chargers
Discover how Phil maximized his truck camper’s potential for artistic pursuits with LightningVolt™ lithium batteries and DC-to-DC chargers. The Perfect Canvas on Wheels Meet Phil and his trusty traveling companion—a 1999 Ford F350 truck fitted with a 2003 Kodiak K99 camper. With a keen eye for unique landscapes, Phil explores off-the-beaten-path locations, capturing stunning images […]
What to Look for in an Aftermarket NOx Sensor?
To accurately measure NOx levels in your exhaust, NOx sensors have to be extremely sensitive. Unfortunately, this means they’re also quite delicate. The average NOx sensor should last for 50,000–60,000 miles, but many of them fail long before this! Most malfunctions are caused by soot build-up, but NOx sensors can also be contaminated by moisture […]
How Does EGR Affect Combustion in Diesel Trucks?
What is a Diesel Combustion Chamber in an HD Truck? Most 18-wheeler and long-haul truck engines have 6 cylinders. Each cylinder includes an ICE diesel combustion chamber—an enclosed space where a fuel and air mixture burns to power the engine.* The piston compresses the air to make it denser and hotter, then diesel droplets are […]
Why is the Electric Transition Important for the OTR Trucking Community?
Emissions control laws are becoming increasingly strict in North America. Manufacturers have to stay ahead of new legislation to keep their products relevant! There’s no point in developing and selling a product that you’ll have to re-design in a year or two because it isn’t compliant with incoming legislation. This has led companies to channel […]
Electrifying OTR Trucking with HDPR and Roadwarrior
Roadwarrior Sales Director Dave Jerman returned to the Heavy-Duty Parts Report (HDPR) podcast for episode 230! He and host Jamie Irvine discussed the electrification of the trucking industry and the role our technology could play. They also explored what the transition to electric trucks could look like, and which truck parts are likely to be […]
The Erb Group of Companies Trials LightningVolt Lithium APU Batteries
Battery-powered APU technology is relatively new to the trucking industry, so there are not many options when it comes to repairing or improving these systems. This means that not many long-haul drivers have had the chance to trial a lithium-powered battery in their APU and see if it’s worth the higher upfront cost. At Roadwarrior, […]
7 Things to Consider When Buying a New or Used Truck Sleeper Cab
In the 1920s and 30s, OTR trucking companies started attaching small cabins onto their trucks to sleep in. These early sleepers were sometimes called coffin sleepers, both due to their incredibly small size, and how dangerous they were for anybody inside in the event of a crash. However, the size, comfort and safety of the […]
5 Easy Sleeper Cab Upgrades
OTR truck drivers spend on average 250-300 days and nights on the road every year. To cut accommodation costs, many long-haul drivers have a sleeper cab to do paperwork, relax, cook and sleep in! Drivers make truck sleeper cabs as comfortable as possible and, in many ways, they become mini homes on wheels. Major upgrades […]
