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RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How many batteries are in a tank of propane?

How many batteries are in a tank of propane? Dear Readers, I found that question over on the Rockwood Facebook group, and saw that Tony Barthel...

RVelectricity: More on EVs and a survey: Are you ready to purchase an EV in 2023?

Dear Readers, Last week's RVelectricity article focused on how the vehicle manufacturers were marketing their upcoming electric vehicle offerings. I noted that they were busy...

RVelectricity: Flooded lead acid battery safety reminders

Dear Mike, My husband is getting ready to pull out the golf cart batteries in our trailer, and I told him to be careful....

RVelectricity: An open letter to the Electric Vehicle industry

Dear EV manufacturers, Last week I spent two days at the Detroit Auto Show with a focus on studying electric vehicles. I rode the Lightning...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): COVID Nose and propane gas—Danger!

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...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Is generator bonding really necessary?

Dear Mike, I just read your article regarding generator bonding. I'm curious if using a bonding plug in a floating neutral generator vs. just using...

RVelectricity: Mike goes to Detroit (Rock City) to check out EVs

Here's a hint as to where I am this weekend (checking out EVs)... I feel uptight on a Saturday nightNine o'clock, the radio's the only...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How much solar power do I need?

Hey Mike, One of the RVs I'm looking at has 150 watts of solar panels and a 100 amp-hr lithium battery. The salesman says that...

RVelectricity: Hershey RV Show—First look at new electrical trends

Dear Readers, Yes, I made it to the Hershey RV Show this week in the sweetest city on earth. This is just a preliminary report...

RVelectricity: The Jackery Explorer 1000 Solar Generator goes Pro!

Dear Readers, It's starting to be a whirlwind month for me. After being flat on my back from COVID for three weeks in August, I'm...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Should I upgrade to a 24-volt battery?

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. Hey...

RVelectricity: See you at the Hershey RV Show, September 14–18

Dear Readers, Guess where I'll be hanging out and teaching seminars in two weeks? Yup, the sweetest place on Earth. That's where the Hershey...