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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...
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