Mike Sokol

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RV Electricity: Reader asks meaning of AC power

Reader question: Forgive my electrical ignorance, but doesn't "AC" mean "alternating current"? Does that mean that the hot and neutral wires are constantly reversing? Mike's response: The...

RVelectricity – Free Southwire meter kit contest this week

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, I get tons of questions every week about troubleshooting electrical problems, and I'm always asking them if they have a digital...

Think rubber tires will protect your RV from lightning? Think again!

When lightning is striking all around, do you think your RV, riding atop rubber tires, will protect you from being struck? Well, hate to...

RVelectricity – Quick 30-amp outlet tester for cheap

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, You may have noticed that I launched my RVelectricity Webcasts this week, and have been creating all sorts of YouTube videos...

Is a warm electrical outlet cause for concern?

Dear Mike, I have a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) question about our RV. I have noticed that the GFI outlet in the bathroom was warm when...

RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 29

Issue 29 • March 29, 2019 Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the contributions of readers,...

RVelectricity – Virtual Rallies (in a time of social distancing)

Owners Groups could be live streaming their own Virtual Rallies right now. Could this be the future of RV Rallies and Trade Shows? While many...

RV Electricity – Road Signs: Music Therapy

By Mike Sokol What were you listening to the year you graduated from high school? This is more important than you realize... A number of years...

During this crisis, ask what you can do for your neighbor

By Mike Sokol These are the times that try men’s (and women’s) souls. I used that quote that last week, and it’s even more true by...

RVelectricity: Don’t build this DIY dogbone – It can kill you

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, I saw this home-brew dogbone adapter on another RV Travel Facebook page the other day, and immediately stepped in to warn...

RVelectricity – Live Webinars coming soon from Funkstown, Maryland…

Everyone, The people (you) have spoken. Last week I ran a survey asking if you were interested in my presenting my RVelectricity seminars as live-streamed...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Do I have an electrical leak?

By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...