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Why you need a multimeter for your RV

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As an RV electrical expert, I’ve learned that a basic digital multimeter can save you a world of trouble on the road. In this...

RV electricity: Do coiled extension cords heat up from inductive heating?

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By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, Our all-electric coach has a 36-foot-long 50-amp cable wound up on a motorized cable reel. Is it necessary to completely...

RV electricity: Can a solar panel overcharge your battery?

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Dear Mike, I saw a post on "Will solar panels overcharge my batteries?" I have a slightly different scenario, but I understand now why so...

How to test for a dangerous RV hot-skin condition before its too late

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RV Electricity by Mike Sokol First posted on RVtravel.com in January, 2022 Dear Mike, I recently pulled into a little country showground in my motorhome and plugged...

Everything you know about circuit breakers is wrong

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Dear Readers, The amount of misinformation posted on Facebook is legendary, so please don't take advice from any FB "electrical expert." It seems a bit...

RVelectricity: Always unplug your RV while working on wiring

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Mike Sokol wrote this when he was a columnist for RVtravel.com. He has since moved on and is therefore unable to respond to comments...

Don’t let a space heater fire burn up your RV

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A space heater is blamed for the deadly fire in a Bronx apartment building This article originally appeared on RVtravel.com in January 2022. Dear Readers, I know...

RV Electricity: Important 30-amp outlet voltage reminder

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Dear Readers, It seems like the number of emails I get about licensed electricians accidentally wiring 30-amp RV outlets for 2-pole 240 volts instead of...

RV Electricity: How to check 30-amp outlet polarity

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Dear Readers, There was a lot of confusion in the RVelectricity Facebook Group about the proper wiring polarity of a 30-amp RV outlet. In fact,...

RV Electricity: How many batteries equal a propane tank of energy?

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Dear Mike, I'm curious just how much battery power is needed to equal a 20-lb. tank of propane? For example, my 3-way fridge can run...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike: Why did this plug burn up?

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By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie who's...

RV Electricity: Burning smell in your RV could mean danger

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This was written by Mike Sokol several years ago when he was a regular contributor to RVtravel.com By Mike Sokol The following just showed up on...
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