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Burned by the plug: A wake-up call on shore power safety

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A conscientious RVer had a scary situation. His 30-amp RV was plugged into a 30-amp-rated outlet. The family had...

What is a grounding monitor interrupter (GMI) that will be required on all new RVs?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, What is a grounding monitor interrupter (GMI) and how will it affect me and my rig? From Dave: This is a topic that has been...

When RVers may start seeing the new power interrupter devices

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Last year, RVers debated whether grounding monitor interrupters (GMIs) would improve safety or create headaches at campground power pedestals. Now the RV industry has...

There aren’t enough outlets in my RV. Can I use a power strip?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave,  Is it OK to use a power strip to add appliances to my outlet? It seems there are never enough outlets, especially in...

Your next RV may have a much more complicated electrical system than your old one

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you’ve walked through newer RVs lately, you’ve probably noticed something: big lithium battery banks, giant inverters, factory solar, residential refrigerators, and touchscreen energy...

What appliances should not be plugged into a GFCI outlet?

Dave Solberg -
According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet constantly monitors current flowing through a circuit. If the...

Can I use a 2-prong plug in a 3-prong outlet?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, Some of my appliance plugs only have two prongs but all the outlets have three slots. Is there a correct way to plug...

Switching to 600Ah lithium batteries. Is 200W solar panel sufficient?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I'm changing to lithium phosphate batteries, two 12V 300Ah, in parallel. Is that enough power for off-grid? Will that run everything? I have...

What is the difference between a surge protector, EMS, and EPO? Do I need one?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I am getting ready to purchase an RV. I need to know if I need the EMS, EPO and surge protector features. Progressive...

Is electrical wiring in an RV the same as a residential home?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, Is the wiring for my electrical outlets and other appliances in my RV the same as the type used in my residential home?...

Hidden RV outlet flaw can lead to melted wiring, tech warns

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By Cheri Sicard According to Nick Buchanan, aka That RV Tech, most RVs, even the big fancy ones, leave the factory with press-fit (Wirecon) outlets....

DC to DC charger: Does your RV need one?

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By Dave Helgeson What is a DC to DC charger and should my RV be equipped with one? Before that question can be answered, you will...
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