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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...

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...