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RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 1

Issue 1 • November 26, 2017 Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com.  Subscribe to one of our many online newsletters (including...

What are your power needs for your RV?

How much power do you normally want when traveling with your RV? Do you need all you can get — preferably a 50-amp shore...

RV Electricity – Television battery usage

Hi Mike, I’m having a perplexing situation here. Wifey and I are heavy-duty boondockers with our RV. Our trailer is a 2012. The TV that...

RV Electricity – Quick Tips #01 – Sparks

Quick Tips #01 - Turn breakers off before plugging or unplugging Contrary to what you might think, the bright yellow and green sparks you see...

RV Electricity – Quick Tips #02 – Lightning Safety

Is it safe to stay in my RV during a lightning storm? I know an automobile or truck is a safe place to be  during...

RV Electricity – Sokol Surveys

Past Surveys by Mike Sokol  Do you have trouble remembering what you said or wrote a few days ago? Well, how do you think I...

DIY – Safely welding on your RV

Hello Mike, I recently purchased a travel trailer and need to reweld the bumper support to the frame. Besides unhooking the battery, what other...

RV Electricity – Electric space heater safety, Part 2

By Mike Sokol As promised, here's Part 2 on space heater safety. Last week we discussed the wattage and amperage draw requirements of various wattage...

RV Electricity – Electric space heater safety, Part 1

By Mike Sokol This is a special two-part article on a topic that's not only seasonal, it's very important to your safety, both in your...

RV Electricity – Discussion of surge protector survey results

By Mike Sokol Last week RVtravel.com ran a survey asking which brand of surge protector you used, or if you used any surge protector at...

Power pedestal testing (including at COE campgrounds), Part 3

By Mike Sokol Here's Part 3 of my article about testing pedestals, which includes U.S Army Corps of Engineers (COE) campgrounds that won't allow...

No fear. An inspiring story

Mike Sokol is our expert on RV electricity and the editor of our new newsletter on the topic. Mike is not well known in...