RVelectricity: Finding short circuits in 12-volt systems, Part 2B
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
2B or not 2B.... (You knew I was going to do that, didn't you?)
Just like the Star Wars Trilogy I'm renumbering...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): URGENT! Warn your kids about the “Outlet...
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...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Can I connect 6- and 12-volt batteries...
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...
RVelectricity: Finding short circuits in 12-volt systems, Part 2A
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
As promised, here's Part 2 of my 12-volt DC short circuit tutorial. I'm splitting Part 2 into sub parts A and...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Higher ground (for your pedestal)
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...
RVelectricity: Troubleshooting short circuits – Part 1 of 3: The basics
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
I've received multiple requests for articles and videos on how to diagnose and repair "shorts" – which I've been putting off....
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): What’s that burned wiring smell?
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...
RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 26
Issue 26 • January 5, 2020
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RV Electrical Safety: Road Signs – Dave Barry and my mustard rebellion
by Mike Sokol
I don’t just write for the RV world. I sometimes interact with celebrities (well, sort of…). Here’s what I sent to humor...
RVelectricity – No~Shock~Zone Part 11: Extension cords
By Mike Sokol
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Dear Readers,
As...
RVelectricity: Can I charge a battery at 80 amps from a 20-amp outlet?
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
So, I have seen converters that can charge my RV batteries at 70 or 80 amps. Where would I be able...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Don’t just drop in a Lithium battery
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...