RV Power Upgrade! Tom Plays “Living Man” → New Lithium Battery, Converter Fix & HUGE Thanks!

Tom kicks off today’s adventure with the opening strums of “Living Man” by Blakgraz and gives a warm shoutout to Gus, Patty, and River at The Riverside Grill in Millsboro, DE — thanks for the love and great vibes!

From there, it’s straight into a big RV battery upgrade update. We discovered we needed a new converter capable of properly recognizing and charging lithium batteries. Thankfully, Camping World in Byron, Georgia had the right converter, installed it, removed the old batteries, and gave the new lithium setup its first full overnight charge.

🙌 HUGE THANK YOU to Larry for helping us snag a new socket right before the hardware store closed and for confirming how we should install our new inverter (which we scored at half price with way more wattage!).

You’ll see real footage of the install process — including the official moment everything was tested and connected.

🔋 The Upgrade Details:
• Replaced four 100Ah lead-acid batteries
• Installed one 300Ah lithium battery
• Result: More capacity + less weight in the compartment
• New converter installed & functioning

⚡ Inverter installation video coming soon!
We’ll be replacing a 400W inverter with a 1500W beast — perfect for keeping Blakgraz recording on the road once we finish a small cable/plug modification.

🚐 Thinking about touring in an RV for your music?
We hope our experience helps you weigh your options: hotels vs. RV life, pull-behind campers vs. motorized RVs (gas or diesel). Every setup has its pros, quirks, and surprises — and we’re sharing it all so you can make the best choice for your journey.

👇 Drop your RV tips, music-on-the-road questions, or battery upgrade stories in the comments!

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Blakgraz is an unstoppable force on the American music scene — a band that blends raw talent, fearless genre-bending, and over 110 original songs into one powerful musical experience. From heart-pounding rock anthems to boot-stomping country ballads and soulful funk grooves, Blakgraz spans 11 genres including rock, blues, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz, Latin, rap, pop, electronic, and more — creating a truly unique sound that hits every listener in a different way.

Since kicking off their national tour in 2024, Blakgraz has been lighting up stages across the U.S., earning rave reviews from venues and audiences alike. Bookers and club owners consistently say the same thing: “We can’t wait to have them back!” — thanks to the band's high-energy shows, passionate performances, and deep connection with the crowd.
With a sonic palette that echoes the best of Eagles, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Journey, Hank Williams Sr., ZZ Top, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Wonder — and then flips it on its head — Blakgraz delivers something classic and totally new at the same time.

🎵 Blakgraz Discography Highlights:
* Lust (2010)
* Messages in Numbers (2012)
* Fire (2019)
* Chaotic (2021)
* Trust (2022)
* Soveran (2023)
* Rufus: ongoing single releases throughout 2024 and 2025

At the core of the band is Tom, a seasoned songwriter and performer with decades of experience, including co-writing the viral hit “Now Is So Beautiful” (which topped MP3.com, outranking Alanis Morissette and Blink-182), and working with Shoot the Moon, a regional favorite that charted Top 10 on ReverbNation. Tom has performed on stages across the country and collaborated with artists like Angelo Maruzzelli of Cold and University Drive.

In 2024, “What If I Told You” by Blakgraz soared past 2+ million streams in just a few months — a milestone that signals the band’s rising momentum in both the live scene and digital space.

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