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Is a surge protector enough to protect an RV?

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Hey Mike, I've recently purchased the top Progressive EMS 30 Amp surge protector which seems to work great. I now have several extra...

RV Electricity – Overloaded wires – What’s the big deal?

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, You're always warning us about overloaded wiring, but what can really happen if that occurs? Does the overloaded wiring just...

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

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

RV Electricity – Television battery usage

Mike Sokol -
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

Mike Sokol -
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

Mike Sokol -
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...

DIY – Safely welding on your RV

RV Staff -
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

Mike Sokol -
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

Mike Sokol -
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

Mike Sokol -
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...

Do you use an EMS/Smart surge protector on your RV?

Chuck Woodbury -
Many RVers use a basic surge protector when they hook up their RV to shore power. The more advanced surge protectors are sometimes called...

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

Mike Sokol -
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...
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