Tag: 12-volt Electric
Solar Basics – Know how to determine your solar system
By Greg Illes
Books can be written (and have been) about all the nuances of solar power. For your RV, this article is meant...
Charging 6-volt RV batteries
Hello Gary,
Is there a way to charge my two 6-volt batteries with a regular stand-alone battery charger? If so, how would you hook...
A simple explanation of installing and using RV LED bulbs
This is likely the best video we’ve come across that explains the differences between LED and the standard incandescent bulbs that come with most...
Dutch company Epsilon solves RV battery limitations
By Bob Difley
A new lithium battery, developed by Dutch battery expert Super B, offers campers and boaters huge power and energy reserves, so people...
Save money when buying LED lighting for your RV
By Dave Helgeson
Conserving 12 volt power is one of the many fundamentals of becoming a seasoned boondocker. Replacing the incandescent lights in your RV...
Dead RV battery issue leaves owner in the dark
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...
Not-so-happy camper jacks customer needs help
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving...
RV fluorescent lights gone dim – What gives?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
An RVer who was hooked up to shore power reported a sudden "dimness" in his fluorescent lights. Then a...
RV power converters: Fix or replace?
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as...
Electric brakes — Unintended breakaway switch activation
Dear Gary,
After we set up our 5th wheel at the RV park, the breakaway switch cable got snagged in the truck box and...
Starting battery croaks in campground
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...
Charging your trailer with your tow vehicle alternator
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
You've boondocked (dry camped) for a couple of days now. You've taken showers, run the lights, maybe watched a...
