Does coiled extension cord heat up in storage bucket?
Hey Mike,
I was thinking about getting a bucket to store my shore power extension cord, or maybe even one of those fancy reels....
What power extension cord for RV parked 90 feet from outlet?
Mike,
I was reading an article you wrote about 30A pedestals. I’ve just purchased a piece of land and there’s a new 30A RV...
RV battery wiring explained
Hi Gary,
I have an older Nash 5th wheeler. I have one completely dead battery in it now. I want to replace it with...
Surge protector for 30- or 50-amp outlets
Hi Mike,
First off, I just bought your book on Amazon and have read 80% of it, as well as bought all the tools...
Basic voltage measurements at a campground pedestal
I just had a phone call from a nervous camper that went something like this:
Hey Mike, Guess I should have read your columns more...
Should you unplug your RV during a lightning storm?
RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury talks with RV electricity authority Mike Sokol of NoShockZone.org about whether it's a good idea to unplug an RV from...
Advantages of AGM batteries in motorhome
Dear Gary,
I'm thinking my coach batteries may need replacing within the year. I asked my RV dealer whether AGM batteries are a good...
What’s a ground loop tester and do I need one?
Hey Mike,
I’ve read in several of your posts on various sites that you recommend a Ground Impedance Tester as the “Gold Standard.” What...
Campground power pedestal testing, Part 2 (with Reader Poll)
This is the follow-up article to my column from two weeks ago when I asked how many of you had measured electrical problems for...
Follow-up on LED bulb replacement dangers
This week I’m going to circle back and continue the discussion about LED bulbs that were designed for CAN Bus use, and which overheat...
Campground power pedestal failures (Reader Poll included)
My column last week on open pedestal grounds (Campsite power pedestal safety: "open ground" danger) must have caused quite a stir with our readers...
Campsite power pedestal safety: “open ground” danger
I just received this email from one of my readers who happens to be a Progressive Industries Surge Protector owner. I’ll explain why this...
