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How do you measure your RV’s voltage output?

This week Mike Sokol explains how to set a meter to test outlet voltage. This article originally appeared on RVtravel.com in June 2021. Dear Mike, I...

RVelectricity: Power-hungry RVs, and appliances

Dear Mike, I would love to see an article about exactly what you can run on a 30-amp breaker. We have a COE campground with...

How does a 30-amp dogbone power a 50-amp RV?

This was originally posted in July 2019. Dear Mike, On one of your webcasts there was a question about the two legs of 50-amp service. What...

RVelectricity: Can you get a shock from an unplugged RV?

Everyone: Here's an article I wrote in 2017 about getting shocked from an RV that's parked under high-voltage power lines. Yes, you can get...

RVelectricity: SoftStartHome test on a Honda EU7000i generator

Dear Readers, I've been continuing my experiments with the new SoftStartHome™ controller. I don't have a full report yet since it's too cold and windy...

RVelectricity: Charging a Jackery Explorer with a CarGenerator

Dear Readers, Continuing my experiments with solar panels and portable Lithium Battery Power Stations, I had a brainstorm last week about how to power a...

RVelectricity: Introducing SoftStartHome for residential air conditioners

Dear Readers, As you may know, I've been doing field and lab testing on a number of different SoftStart products over the last two years....

RVelectricity: Solar generator updates – Bring your band!

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

RVelectricity: DIY generator neutral-ground bonding plug

Dear Readers, In response to several inquiries about how to make your own neutral/ground generator bonding plug, here's the full DIY generator bonding plug article...

Using a 15-amp bonding plug in a 20-amp generator outlet

Hey Mike, While trying to figure out how to use my surge protector with my generators, I found your article about fixing the open ground...

RVelectricity: Get the right tool for the job!

Dear Readers, It's been a fun week at the old homestead. A steam pipe buried under the cement floor in the basement of my...

Don’t use a Non-Contact Voltage Tester on a DC fuse

Dear Readers, Last week there was a reader on the RVelectricity Facebook Group who was having all sorts of electrical problems with his RV, including...