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Know Your RV: One simple trick for a happy generator

Are you new to the RV lifestyle? Then this column is for you! Every week we’ll walk you through the basics of recreational vehicles....

Break in your new generator the right way for long service life

The small, efficient gasoline generator is a practical necessity for extended RV boondocking or any time spent away from a source of alternating current...

Ask Dave: New-to-us Class A was stored 7 years. Questions about tires and generator

Dear Dave, We bought this Class A with only 3,000 miles on it. The motorhome was stored in a covered area, but not climate...

California generator ban ignites comments from our readers

A few weeks ago RVtravel.com reported on the upcoming ban on the sale of most RV generators in California. Simply put, in 2024, portable...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, April 18, 2022

Issue 1841 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: When I exercise the generator, can I leave the shoreline cord plugged in?

Dear Dave, I understand that I should exercise my generator at least 2 hours per month, and at least at 50% load. If I am...

California RV generator rules already having impact

As we reported in December, new generator rules by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) could affect the RV industry. The ruling doesn’t ban...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, March 4, 2022

Issue 1810 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: I replaced the fuel line, now the generator won’t start

Dear Dave, I have an Onan genset in our 94' Winnebago Class A Vectra. I am unable to start it! It worked perfectly prior to...

Ask Dave: I can’t exercise my generator as usual. What should I do?

Dear Dave, We store our RV inside over the winter and do not have access to it for 4 months. We are wondering what...

California generator ban – What does it mean for RVers?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Thursday’s decision by the State of California Air Resources Board (CARB) has angered RV manufacturers and worried RVers. But...

Breaking News: California vote complicates future use of RV generators

BREAKING NEWS (Friday, Dec. 10, 2021) — California regulators voted yesterday to ban the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers starting in...

Legislation to ban motorhome and portable generators threatens RVers

Comments are closed. Too many of you are just bashing each other. Take it elsewhere, please. SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 2021 — A seemingly innocuous...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, September 13, 2021

Issue 1686 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, September 9, 2021

Issue 1684 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Good luck finding a new portable generator anytime soon

If you are in the market for a new generator for your next camping trip, get in line. Severe weather during the first few months...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, May 10, 2021

Issue 1596 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, April 26, 2021

Issue 1586 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Protect your generator from sprouting legs and leaving the campground

By Jim Twamley Dry camping in your RV is much more enjoyable with a generator. These portable lightweight generators are great for recharging the batteries...

RVelectricity – Can I use my RV generator for emergency power in my house?

By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, After being caught at home (Texas) with no electricity during a winter storm, I got to thinking about how I could...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Issue 1557 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Why you should exercise your RV generator and how to do it

By Mark J. Polk, RV Education 101 If your RV has an onboard generator set, or you use a portable generator set around the house,...

RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How to fix an open ground problem with a generator

By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Issue 1517 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Do you have a generator with you on your RV travels?

When you travel in your RV, do you have a generator with you? If so, is it a built-in or portable generator? Most RVs come...

RVelectricity – Readers’ Q and A’s from November 2020

By Mike Sokol I'm getting a lot of interesting questions from my readers, many of which are on my RVelectricity Facebook Group. Here are a...

RVelectricity – Hughes Autoformer testing – Part 3

By Mike Sokol Disclaimer: Hughes has not offered to pay me for this test, and I neither asked for nor received any compensation. But Hughes...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, November 23, 2020

This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, October 30, 2020

This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

Keep your generator linkage clean to prevent stoppages

By Greg Illes Onan generators, typically 4000W (3600W for propane), are often a feature on mid- to large-size RVs. You can recognize these ubiquitous products...

RVelectricity – Hughes Autoformer testing – Part 2

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, If you subscribe to my monthly RVelectricity Newsletter you've already read the first part of my Hughes Autoformer test. If you...

RVelectricity: Hughes Autoformer testing – Part 1

By Mike Sokol My Hughes Autoformer testing has begun. Here are details on how much additional current an air conditioner draws as the voltage goes...

RVelectricity: The rise of HRDL (rhymes with turtle)

By Mike Sokol HRDL (the turtle), and how I can log 192,000 data points a second with 24-bit resolution Okay, I'm going to show you the...

RVelectricity: SoftStartRV update – Yes, it really works, and here’s proof…

By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, Since I published my initial peak starting current data last month comparing SoftStartRV technology to stock starting capacitors, I've had hundreds...

RVelectricity: Will my RV generator backfeed power and kill someone?

By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, I recently bought an RV with a built-in generator and the sales guy told me I had to be careful not...

For good health, exercise … your generator!

Courtesy of Onan Generators Do diesel generators need exercising like gasoline generators? Yes, regular exercise helps lubricate the seals and engine components and keeps carbon from...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1302

Monday, March 23, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1292

Monday, March 9, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1281

Friday, February 21, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

Easy generator carrying for your travel trailer

By Dave Helgeson Carrying a generator with a travel trailer can be problematic. Many end up placing the generator in the bed of their pickup...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1273

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1233

Monday, December 16, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Can I run a generator and shore power at the same time?

By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...

RVelectricity: Parallel generator neutral bonding

By Mike Sokol Hello Mr. Sokol, When pairing two inverter generators do you use a neutral/ground bonding plug on each generator or will one suffice? Thanks....

Why won’t RV’s AC work on generator power?

RV Doctor Dear Gary, I have just borrowed a 29-foot motorhome to drive to a NASCAR race. The air conditioner works wonderful when using the extension...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1153

From the editors of RVtravel.com, “The RVers’ Voice of Reason.” Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1140

Monday, July 29, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and small-space living tips from the...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Is there a cheap and quiet generator?

By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...

RV Electricity – Can I plug my 50-amp RV into a 240-volt generator?

By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, We just bought a travel trailer with 50-amp service. Can I plug my trailer into my generator directly? The generator is...

RV generator cannot carry a load

RV DOCTOR Dear Gary, I read your column with much interest and one question regarding inexpensive water heater bypass valves caught my attention as I had...

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