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RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 6

Mike Sokol -
Issue 6 • April 29, 2018 Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the contributions...

Advance technology boosts power inverter capabilities

Chuck Woodbury -
This is Mike Sokol from RVtravel.com and the No~Shock~Zone. I've asked for a sample TruePower Plus inverter that's introduced in the press release below....

RV owner stymied by stuck-out step

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
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...

RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 4

Mike Sokol -
Issue 4 • February 25, 2018 Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the contributions of...

RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 3

Mike Sokol -
Issue 3 • January 28, 2018 Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the contributions...

RV Electricity – Does ground size in extension cord matter?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, When I went shopping for a 50-amp extension cord for our 5th wheel, I was surprised (shocked?) to find that they seem...

Protect your RV from improper campground hookup

Bob Difley -
In the course of your RVing life you will encounter many ranges of electrical systems, well-maintained and regularly checked and – not so much....

RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 2

Mike Sokol -
Issue 2 • December 31, 2017 Brought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the contributions...

Get more from your amps and watts

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Bob Difley Electricity. We take it for granted. Plug in an appliance and turn it on. What could be simpler. But when you take...

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 – 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...

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...

Explaining converters, inverters and generators – Part 3

RV Staff -
Do I need a generator? By Wolfe Rose In my last column, I explained why there just isn’t enough power stored in your batteries...

Explaining converters, inverters and generators – Part 2

RV Staff -
Do I need an inverter? By Wolfe Rose with Mike Sokol In my last column, I explained why there are two separate AC and...

Explaining converters, inverters and generators – Part 1

RV Staff -
By Wolfe Rose There is a lot of confusion for new RVers as to whether they need a converter, inverter or generator. What’s the...

New SmartPlug RV cordset more flexible and easily coiled

Bob Difley -
Most RV power cords stiffen as the temperature drops, making them difficult to lay out and retrieve. SmartPlug Systems' new SUPERFLEX50 50A 125/250V cordset...

Fifth wheel travel trailers – inverters and generators

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, Do fifth-wheel travel trailers have inverters? If they do not, then I need one with a generator, right? —Robert P. Hi Robert, Many...

Make operation of your A/C in summer safer with SmartPlug

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley During the heat of summer, many RV owners turn on their air conditioning units. Whether portable or installed, they have serious power...

Dutch company Epsilon solves RV battery limitations

Bob Difley -
  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...

RV essential tools: Electrical multimeters

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. There are...

RV batteries go dead, even while plugged into shore power

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  RV batteries go dead, even while plugged into shore power Dear Gary, What runs off the electrical when you're at an RV park? Been here two...

Keep outside electric connections dry with Twist and Seal

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley When I was asked to review Twist and Seal's line of protectors designed to keep electrical cord connections dry and safe from...

On-the-go charging with Phoenix Briefcase Generator

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley The Phoenix Briefcase Generator, an all-in-one portable solar power system, was specifically designed for mobile, off-grid and emergency applications. This compact, lightweight backup system...

Replace old outlet cover plate with Guidelight LED night lights

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley No more stumbling around your darkened RV headed to the bathroom in the dead of night. The SnapPower Guidelight is a plug-and-play...

Brighten or dim your RV’s interior lights with 3-way switch

Bob Difley -
    By Bob Difley You can now vary the brightness of your cabin lights with the simple flip of a switch - no dimmer required, a...

Use an inexpensive inverter to minimize generator runs

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes Not very many of us like the sound of a generator — it's regarded by most as a necessary evil. In...

Expensive mistake when installing 30-amp RV outlet at home

Mike Sokol -
  RV Electricity with Mike Sokol Dear Mike, Thank you for bringing the miswiring issue to light. I have been a licensed journeyman electrician for...

Huge difference between 30-amp and 50-amp hookups

Mike Sokol -
RV Electricity with Mike Sokol Dear Mike, So just how much more power does a 50-amp shore power plug have compared to a 20- or 30-amp plug?...

Is surge protector’s reading sufficient to be safe from “hot skin”?

Mike Sokol -
  RV Electricity with Mike Sokol Dear Mike, Thank you so much for your discussion of "hot skin." I recently got a shock touching my...

Trail-Lite RV has pump and electrical issues

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I recently purchased a 2007 R-Vision Trail-Lite RV. I live in Iowa and am trying to winterize it but when I put...

Reader asks if new 50-amp outlet is wired correctly

Mike Sokol -
  RV Electricity with Mike Sokol Dear Mike, I have a 50 amp outlet I had put in, and from either hot to the neutral...

Prevent dangerous RV “hot skin” condition

Mike Sokol -
RV Electricity with Mike Sokol   Dear Mike, We recently purchased a pop-up camper. We set it up in the driveway to check things out. My daughter got...

GFCI hums in Class A motorhome — Why?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary,I have replaced the Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) in my Class A motorhome and the new one hums when the inverter is on....

Should you electrically insulate (“ground”) your levelers?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisElectricity, they say, is a wonderful servant, but a lousy master. Many RVers have concerns about electrical safety in...

What’s causing fluctuating line voltages in RV?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary,I have a 2013 Endeavor 43RFT. The Power Control System Central Monitor Panel is showing that the L1 and L2 voltages are fluctuating...

When and when not to use “dog bone” adapters

RV Staff -
Dear Gary,Thanks for your information at the recent RV show. Your seminars were very informative and those tire pressure requirements were new to me....

Reader asks about no DC in RV

RV Staff -
A question from an RVtravel.com reader to Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor.Dear Gary,I recently upgraded from our 1987 pop-up and purchased a 2003 Starcraft...

SmartPlug connector reduces fire/electrocution problems

Bob Difley -
By Bob Difley As part of its ongoing product evolution, SmartPlug Systems has incorporated several upgrades into its 30A connector. The BF30 30A Retro-fit...

Take advantage of other RVers’ wisdom — save bucks

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisAn old friend of ours who'd recently bought a big motorhome detailed a "tale of woe" he'd experienced while...

Switch indicator on the blink? LEDs to the rescue!

RV Staff -
An electrical switch with an indicator light in it is no fun. They may tell you that your water heater is on, or your...

How touching your RV could shock or even kill you

RV Staff -
 By Chuck Woodbury, editor, RVtravel.comPlease watch the short video below by Mike Sokol. Watching it could save your life one day! You may be...

Three-year old boy killed when he touched RV: Why?

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician As of 2011, approximately 8.9 million households owned an RV, and with numbers like that RV accidents are very few....

Do-it-yourself back-up camera install?

RV Staff -
By Ted Choat with Russ and Tiña De Maris Ted, who claims to be 148 years old, writes, "Anything labeled 'easier' gets my vote." So...

Electrical gremlins? Multimeters to the rescue

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV Technician There are many brands and kinds of multimeters, from inexpensive dollar store specials to Flukes and Extechs. While I’ll refrain...

A power inverter can save you on hookups

RV Staff -
By Chuck Woodbury A small power inverter like the one pictured can provide some household power needs without the use of a generator or a...

Inverter problems can ruin your day

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service If you own a diesel pusher, odds are that you have an on-board power inverter. Not only does the...

Use self-fusing tape for weatherproof connections

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes Standard vinyl electrical tape has been around for a long time — too long, some would say. The problem with this commonly...

Why a voltmeter will help you to be a happy camper

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes There’s a lot of confusion out there about batteries, not the least of which is how to tell if your batteries are...

Troubleshooting RV electrical issues? Keep it simple!

RV Staff -
by Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service One of the most important rules when troubleshooting anything in your RV is "Keep it simple." This rule is...

Dry camping? Use smarts when charging your RV batteries

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Some RVers rarely stray from an RV park and that's a real shame. There's a lot of beauty that...
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