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Do I need to change oil in inverter generator as often as recommended?

Dear Dave, I have a Champion dual-fuel inverter generator (200961) that we carry in our travel trailer. Since our power demands while off-grid are only...

Save money. Repair your power inverter yourself

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you’re away from shore power, having a power inverter goes a long way to making life better. But...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Issue 2678 Today's thought “If things start happening, don’t worry, don’t stew, just go right along and you’ll start happening too.” ―Dr. Seuss Need an excuse to...

RV inspector explains converters vs. inverters

By Cheri Sicard When it comes to understanding your RV’s electronics, are you confused about converters vs. inverters? You are not alone! Certified RV inspector Duane...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, June 30, 2023

Issue 2155 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...

Wire from converter to batteries—How long can it be?

Dear Dave, My RV's inverter is under the bed in the back and the batteries are about 20 feet upfront. I'm told this is too...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Issue 1982 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.): Can I run a Ninja Foodi on an 800-watt inverter?

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...

Ask Dave: Should I shut off my inverter during storage?

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

Got enough battery to power that inverter?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're considering adding an inverter to your rig, or already have one, it's important to keep in mind...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, January 22, 2021

Issue 1520 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: Readers’ top 5 questions on running air conditioner from batteries

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, Today I’m going to reach into my mailbag to answer the top 5 questions I’ve received in the last month about...