Electrical gizmos and gadgets Archives

RVelectricity: Why you need a multimeter for your RV

Mike Sokol - July 29, 2022

Dear Readers, I'm in the middle of creating a new training video about using a multimeter for RV electrical system testing. One of the...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Mike gets “So kool” with an O2COOL personal fan

Mike Sokol - June 5, 2022

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 Gadget: Duxtop portable induction cooktop

Tony - April 22, 2022

Today’s gadget review is of a Duxtop 1800-watt portable induction cooktop. How is this related to camping? Actually, it is and we tried it...

RV gadget – Keep your trailer connectors protected and handy

Tony - January 7, 2022

Whenever you experience any kind of failure it’s always at the worst time possible. For example, if the connectors that link your trailer to...

Portable off-grid phone and device charger offers power, performance

Tony - December 10, 2021

Being the guy who loves gadgets that we RVers use is pretty slick, especially when companies ask if I have any interest in their...

SmartPlug promises better connections

Tony - March 19, 2021

By Tony Barthel I got this information from the folks at SmartPlug and thought it might be worth sharing as I do know a number...

Power to the people! Portable power inverter for camping

Tony - February 19, 2021

By Tony Barthel I’m a big fan of Ryobi tools for a variety of reasons, but recently I found a few more items in their...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, January 11, 2021

Newsletter Editor - January 11, 2021

Issue 1511 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 – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Please get a meter kit. Here’s why

Mike Sokol - January 10, 2021

This week I explain why it is essential for every RVer to get a meter kit. One reason is so that if you have...

Gadget Review: A neat trekking pole that helps light your way

Tony - November 26, 2020

By Tony Barthel When a manufacturer actually goes camping you can tell. For example, SylvanSport sent me their WayLight™ Multi-Functional Camping LED Light and Trekking...

RVelectricity: Power adapter overview – What works or doesn’t work?

Mike Sokol - November 6, 2020

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, I just received this picture from Chuck Woodbury, who wondered if I had covered that sort of RV hookup already. The...

RV Electricity – The Stray Voltage Patrol needs your help Pronto!

Mike Sokol - July 18, 2020

By Mike Sokol The Stray Voltage Patrol now has a mission. This will be of benefit to anyone who's ever experienced a campground with poorly...

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