RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): The “Name Game” for 100-amp campsites
By Mike SokolWelcome 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 – Electrical safety for RVers – Part 2
How to use a digital meter
By Mike Sokol Everyone,
Here's Part 2 of my No~Shock~Zone 12-part series on RV electricity fundamentals. My plan is to update...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): What are AC and DC power?
By Mike SokolWelcome 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 – What causes transfer switch burnt neutrals?
By Mike SokolDear Mike,
Last fall I had an electrical short in the transfer switch of my motorhome which burned several wires and melted...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): GFCIs are different in an RV than...
By Mike SokolWelcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a...
RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 19
Issue 19 • June 2, 2019
Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the contributions of readers,...
RV Electricity – Pedestal maintenance after a flood
What to watch out for with flooded campsite pedestals
Dear Readers,
After seeing all the pictures and videos of a flooded campground recently, a single image...
RV Electricity – Road Signs: Elvis-Aluma-Palooza
A tale of Elvis and Airstreams
Sounds confusing, doesn’t it? Say Elvis-Aluma-Palooza three times fast and you’ll find it quite a mouthful. Well, by the...
Solar panel charging tips for any location, including forests
By Bob Difley
Boondocking in the national and state forests in summer and using solar power to provide your electricity presents different challenges than found...
RV Electricity – Back to the beginning. Plus: Electrical safety for RVers – Part...
By Mike SokolDear Mike,
I've just started reading your RV Electricity articles, and it seems there are hundreds of them. How long have you...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Is there a cheap and quiet generator?
By Mike SokolWelcome 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 – Surge protector types and what they each do
By Mike SokolHey Mike,
I'm looking at purchasing a surge protector for my RV and there seems to be a big difference in price. Many...