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RVelectricity: The reasons for bonded and floating neutral generators

By Mike Sokol and Mike Zimmerman  Dear Readers, After a few more go-rounds on my RVelectricity Facebook group about how bonded and floating neutral generators work,...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): “Ball of Confusion” – new USB-C connectors in cars

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...

RVelectricity: First mpg towing tests with F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid

Dear Readers, If you've been watching any of my social media you may have seen some of this information about my towing tests with the...

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

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...

RVelectricity: Please don’t bring a noisy generator to the quiet outdoors

Dear Readers, Last week while driving around in my (loaner) Ford F-150 Hybrid truck, I stopped by a dry camping area just to see what...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): CarGenerator / Ford PowerBoost Comparison

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...

RVelectricity: So, does my RV use 120 or 240 volts?

Dear Readers, I just taught my first RVelectricity seminar in 16 months at the Airstream International Rally in Lebanon, TN. The question of whether an...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Cybertruck pop-up camper?

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...

RVelectricity: Do you always need to use a generator bonding plug?

Dear Readers, Nearly 10 years ago I designed and promoted the simple generator neutral-ground bonding plug. It allowed you to use an inverter generator to...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Quick tip to help prevent air conditioner breaker tripping

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...

RVelectricity: Cause of 30-amp twist-lock failure

Hi Mike, Our plug melted at a Wisconsin state park campground. We thought someone was burning plastic plates. We could smell it. No idea it...

RVelectricity: My upcoming trip with an F-150 PowerBoost to the Airstream Rally

Dear Readers, Under the category of "be careful what you wish for," both of my loaner EV and Hybrid vehicles from Volkswagen and Ford are...