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Taking care of RV batteries, high-tech style

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By Greg Illes Sometimes batteries seem ridiculously simple—we tend to see them as either working or dead. But there is way more than meets the...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How many batteries are in a tank of propane?

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 who's never...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1952 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How many batteries equal a propane tank of energy?

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 who's never...

What is the best RV battery: lithium, lead or AGM?

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Are you thinking about switching out your old lead acid RV or marine batteries to today’s new, modern lithium batteries? I know...

Is a 12-volt refrigerator right for you?

Dave Helgeson -
“Boondocking with Confidence” is boldly proclaimed by an advertisement in a popular RV trade magazine for a 12-volt compressor refrigerator, followed by the tagline,...

Dueling dual batteries? Here’s a fix for your tow vehicle

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Many diesel tow vehicles have dual starting batteries—it takes a lot of muscle to turn over that starting motor and fire up the glow...

Phantom electrical loads can spoil your boondocking adventure

RV Travel -
By Bob Difley Phantom loads are electrical connections to your batteries that continually draw power, however small. Loads that are run off the house batteries will...

Dead RV battery issue leaves owner in the dark

RV Travel -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter about an RV's house batteries that he received from a reader...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1773 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Batteries won’t keep steps working. And where is the charger?

Dave Solberg -
Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Can I use tow vehicle battery and jumper cables to supplement my trailer’s house battery?

Dave Solberg -
Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Top 9 boondocking gift suggestions

Dave Helgeson -
The Ultimate Boondocking Gift Guide There are literally thousands of RV gift guides online, but few, if any, have gift suggestions for those that enjoy...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): When you DIY, take a picture – it will last longer

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 who's never...

Why does RV’s engine battery keep dying in campground?

RV Travel -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received about an engine battery from a reader while he...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, June 28, 2021

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1631 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RVelectricity – How much battery power is required to make an espresso or cappuccino?

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, I've had a number of email inquiries about the boondocking power requirement while running on batteries, and one that I found...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, December 7, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1487 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): One battery tender for two 12-volt batteries?

Mike Sokol -
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.): Charging batteries with a tender

Mike Sokol -
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 Daily Tips. Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

Extend your batteries’ life with proper care

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes Battery capacity is a common topic among RVers, with much discussion of LED lighting and various power-saving techniques. But less understood is the...

Easy ways to cut down on unnecessary electricity usage

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Bob Difley One of the skills for making boondocking more enjoyable if you haven't installed solar panels is the efficient use of your available...

RV batteries more important than anything else in the rig? Yup

Emily Woodbury -
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. Question: I have heard the batteries...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1223

Emily Woodbury -
Monday, December 2, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1217

Emily Woodbury -
Friday, November 22, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

Be kind to your RV batteries this winter

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chris Dougherty CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIAN I have helped out a number of folks who had destroyed their RVs batteries. What happened? In each case, they...

RV Electricity – Inverter generator battery charging

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, I have a Predator inverter generator, and have done any battery charging to date via the 110V outputs and a good...

Keep that expensive battery bank alive – It’s easy!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Batteries are black boxes we don't think about much. Not until the rueful day comes when they don't respond...

Why are RV batteries setting off CO detector?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, On a recent camping trip, we were connected to 30-amp shore power. During the night, our CO alarm went off. Since there was...

Why isn’t converter giving a full charge while driving?

RV Staff -
RV Doctor Dear Gary, I have a converter that doesn't properly give a full charge while driving. I have a Dodge Sprinter chassis with the Mercedes...

How to extend the life of an RV battery

Chuck Woodbury -
By Mark Polk The life of RV batteries varies. Factors include how they're used, maintained, discharged and recharged, and how they're stored. A battery cycle...

Diagnosing “boiling” and stinky batteries

Mike Sokol -
Dear Gary, I just bought a used coach equipped with dual auxiliary batteries. I used my voltmeter to test them and only got a reading...

Storing RV batteries during a harsh winter

Mike Sokol -
Dear Gary, I have a new motorhome and this will be its first winter. What is the best way to handle RV batteries during the...

Are “maintenance-free” batteries really maintenance free?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, How do I know if I have maintenance-free batteries in my motorhome or if I have to periodically check the water levels? —Kirk...

RV Electricity – Troubleshooting 101: Over-current testing

Mike Sokol -
Mike, I have a question but, as I said at the RVillage Rally, it’s a little long. What would cause a pair of 2kW generators...

Why is RV battery bank leaking electrolyte?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Gary, I have a 2002, 31-foot Jayco. Why is my battery bank leaking acid? I have two batteries and two solar panels with...

Why are my RV batteries drying out?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

Should you box up your batteries?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, a battery in the box is worth...

RV Electricity – Can a 9-volt battery start a fire in your RV?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I recently read where a 9-volt battery thrown away in a trash can started a fire in a garage. Can this really...

Batteries for boondocking

Mike Sokol -
  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, Thanks for the great information. Mike and I prefer to boondock and stay away...

Is reverse osmosis water safe for your RV batteries?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Not long ago we got a message from a reader who was traveling across the United States. Before he...

Keep those expensive RV batteries alive!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris A critical factor for RVers who boondock – camp away from utility hookups – is that of...

Why would you want a lithium battery pack?

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes Lithium batteries have truly extraordinary advantages for certain types of RV life -- but they have their "dark side" as well. You...

Steps to conserving and supplying power for RV boondocking

Mike Sokol -
  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, My wife and I have boondocked a couple of times and like it, but...

How to add RV batteries

Mike Sokol -
Hey Doc, I recently purchased a used Class A Newmar coach. Where do I find out what rating of battery needs to be...

Winter boondocking – time to prepare “electrically”

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Bob Difley We're well on the way to winter. Depending on how weird the warming planet skews the weather, you may be spending more...

RV battery wiring explained

Mike Sokol -
  Hi Gary, I have an older Nash 5th wheeler. I have one completely dead battery in it now. I want to replace it with...

Advantages of AGM batteries in motorhome

Mike Sokol -
  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...

Charging 6-volt RV batteries

RV Staff -
  Hello Gary, Is there a way to charge my two 6-volt batteries with a regular stand-alone battery charger? If so, how would you hook...
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