Tag: Generators & inverters
RV Daily Tips. Monday, May 25, 2020
Issue 1347
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,...
Reminder: Honda recalls popular generators
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
In case you missed Mike Sokol's RV Electricity Newsletter at the end of March, listen up: Nearly 200,000 of...
RV Electricity – Does a construction generator make clean AC power?
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
I understand the concept of inverters, but what about generators? Does a construction-type generator put out a clean sine wave, or...
RV Electricity – Important generator safety reminder!
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
As Part 2 of my series on staying safe in cold weather (you should remember last week's article on portable space...
RV Electricity – Start me up … Generators and rooftop air conditioners
Dear Readers,
I saw a lot of cool stuff at the Hershey RV show last month, and the manufacturers are sending me demo gear to...
Explaining converters, inverters and generators – Part 3
Do I need a generator?
By Wolfe Rose
In my last column, I explained why there just isn’t enough power stored in your batteries...
Explaining converters, inverters and generators – Part 2
Do I need an inverter?
By Wolfe Rose
with Mike Sokol
In my last column, I explained why there are two separate AC and...
How to replace an RV TV
Dear Gary,
My husband and I are RV "newbies" and my question will probably sound stupid to veteran RVers. The two TVs in our...
Explaining converters, inverters and generators – Part 1
By Wolfe Rose
There is a lot of confusion for new RVers as to whether they need a converter, inverter or generator. What’s the...
Nice neighbors but noisy generator – What to do?
Dear RV Shrink:
We were recently camping in Yellowstone in one of our favorite, usually quiet campgrounds. Unfortunately, we ended up next to a...
RV generator blues: High temps and altitudes
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Traveling in Oregon's high country in the height of summer may be hazardous to your comfort.
Well, actually, traveling anywhere...
Why portable generators are so expensive
By Chris Dougherty
Certified RV technician
I am often asked why RV or quiet portable generators are so expensive and "Why should I spend the money?"...
