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All the ways electrical outlet add-ons make RV life better

When you live in a small space, the little stuff matters. RV outlet add-ons can make RV life easier. The smartest picks are the ones...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Issue 2322 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, RV videos, product reviews and...

Fact or Fiction? Electric heaters that run off RV house batteries are practical to heat an RV during snowy winter (ANSWER)

Answer: Fiction I suspect most of you reading this know electrical resistance is the nemesis of 12-volt RV house batteries and answered the question as...

Reader asks: Fuse is popping. How do I find the short?

By Dustin Simpson Recently, our RV repair shop received the below email from Lee, an RVtravel.com reader, regarding the 30-amp fuse that keeps popping: We have...

The Southwire Elite Power Station provides impressive amount of power to RVers

The Southwire Elite Portable Power Station is perfect for RVers! It can be a game-changer, particularly for boondockers and tenters, and for use as...

Ask Dave: Two of our RV’s outlets are not working. How can we fix them?

Dear Dave, We had an electrical problem with our Alpine 3250RL 5th wheel. My husband, John, found most of the problem and fixed it, except...

Ask Dave: Why do I need to keep the shore power cord plugged into the onboard electrical box?

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

Part 2: What’s the best solar panel for your RV? How many do you need?

If you missed yesterday's installment, part one, read it here before continuing. By Dave Solberg Deciding how many solar panels you need and how big you...

Part 1: What is the best solar panel for my RV and how many do I need?

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy! Also, sunshine can make your house batteries happy, and happy batteries mean a happy camper. What I’m...

RV park owner discusses experience with electric vehicles at his park

Two weeks ago, I wrote an essay regarding the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and discussed what the future might hold for campgrounds....

Electric vehicles could change the way we camp

By Mike Gast My good friend Chuck Woodbury and I were talking recently about electric vehicles (EVs). (You may remember Chuck as the writer in...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, May 17, 2021

Issue 1601 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,...