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RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How many kWh in a gallon of gasoline?

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. Dear...

RVelectricity: Why does electrical adapter trip the circuit breaker?

Dear Readers, This question comes up time and time again: "Why does my 50-amp RV trip the 30-amp circuit breaker when I need to use...

RVelectricity: Doing my RVelectricity virtual seminars at the FROG Rally

Dear Readers, Unfortunately, I caught COVID 10 days ago, which triggered my bronchitis and laid me flat on my back for a week. I asked...

RVelectricity: How many lithium batteries needed for two CPAP machines?

Everyone... I get questions like this one every week, and it's a great opportunity to show you the basic math that goes into figuring...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Don’t take shelter under a tree during a storm

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: Is towing a camper trailer with an EV truck practical?

Dear Readers, There's been a lot of reports about attempted trailer towing with an EV truck, specifically a Ford F-150 Lightning. And the big question...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Why does the 30-amp plug burn up with two ACs?

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.): Predator powering a 5th wheel RV

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.): Up in Smoke: Hemp-powered batteries?

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: Battery safety, plus Mike’s new SoftStartUp video

Today I discuss safety when working with flooded cell batteries, and in particular when used with a solar panel charge controller. Also, I introduce...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Answers to your questions on the new SoftStartUp controller

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.): More power from a Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro

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...