Truck Fault Codes and Scan Tools: Your Questions Answered
Heavy duty truck fault codes, also known as DTC codes, can be confusing for new and established truck drivers alike. By answering popular questions about DTCs, code readers and scan tools, we aim to help you master your truck’s early warning system and keep on top of issues as they arise! If you think we […]
Why Are Lithium Batteries the Right Choice for Emergency Services Vehicles?
To do their job properly, emergency services vehicles need a reliable power source to charge vital equipment. Long-lasting lithium batteries boost the electric APUs in emergency services vehicles, avoiding delays due to low batteries. A durable battery like our lithium LightningVolt™ also cuts idle times; this protects the DPF and engine, reduces regens, and keeps […]
Logging Trucks and Idling Issues
The logging industry is a profitable area, but recent years have seen profit margins shrinking and companies struggling with driver retention. One surprising way for companies to recoup profits is through idle reduction. The average long-haul truck loses $10,000-$12,000 USD in fuel every year while idling. These rates are often higher in logging trucks, as […]
Why Did Roadwarrior develop LightningVolt™?
As commercial trucking aftertreatment specialists, we like to be at the forefront of developments and technology improvements. When we saw the potential of idle reduction to preserve the aftertreatment system, we realized two things. Firstly, improved electric APU performance means reduced idle times and less pressure on the engine and aftertreatment system. Secondly, the best […]
APU Batteries Reduce Regens Through Idle Reduction
For most commercial truck drivers, regens range from a minor inconvenience to a significant issue. But did you know cutting down on idling dramatically reduces the regularity of regens, extends the life of your DPF and DOC, and reduces fuel spending? Installing an electric APU with efficient lithium batteries is one of the easiest ways […]
5 Tips for Energy-Efficient RVing!
People are drawn to RVing by a desire for freedom and adventure, but there’s a common misconception that full-time RV life will be straightforward and inexpensive. In reality, making a success of it takes planning, preparation, research, and trial and error. Luckily, there are plenty of guides and forums to help new RVers move away […]
5 Reasons to Choose Lithium As Your Trolling Motor Battery
Trolling motors are popular among professional and hobby fishermen, allowing you to reach fish stocks at middling depths away from the shore. Trolling baits and lures at up to 9 knots, (or 15 between fishing areas), is a great way to hook salmon, mackerel and kingfish! But the continuous motion of trolling uses up a […]
Why Should Fulltime RVers Invest in Lithium Batteries?
Fulltime RVers are a small but dedicated subsection of the RV community that have given up the sticks-and-bricks lifestyle and taken to the road permanently. About half of RV full-timers maintain steady jobs while living on the road. This group has grown rapidly in recent years, partly because of the increasing number of digital nomads […]
Lithium RV Batteries and Boondocking
What Is the Best RV Battery For Boondocking? Boondocking, or dry camping, is very popular in the RV community. It means parking your RV, cheaply or for free, somewhere without the key facilities you find in developed RV campsites. These include sewage dump, clean water pumps, Shore Power access and more. The term boondocking covers […]
House Battery Bank vs Starter Battery
House Battery Bank vs Starter Battery Most personal vehicles only come with one battery, the starter, which starts the engine. Heavy-duty trucks have much larger starter batteries than non-commercial vehicles because it takes much larger engines to pull them. However, modern commercial trucks, fitted with electric APUs (auxiliary power units), often also have a house […]
