Tag: Hooking up to utilities
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Electric Shock Drowning Warning
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 – Thanks for the grant, Charlie Davis
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
A few weeks ago I announced the incorporation of No~Shock~Zone as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation so I can take my RVelectricity...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Pedestal readings for 50-, 30- and 20-amp...
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: The dangers of rewiring 240-volt dryer and welder outlets
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
Since so many of you seem to be backyard camping this summer, or possibly setting up your RV for a COVID-19...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Another combo voltage and 3-light tester recommendation
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: 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...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Beware of “electricity-saving” and other scams
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: Testing for a dangerous hot-skin voltage
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
I’ve really enjoyed reading your electricity articles on RVTravel.com and noshockzone.org. Very informational and I love the geeky details!I’ve recently bought my first RV...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Are power strips dangerous?
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 – First-Timer’s primer on Hot-Skin Voltage
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
It appears that there are many first-time RVers here now, and while it is my 10th year of writing articles for...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): CarGenerator update / TT-30 outlet
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: More on how SoftStartRV works
To be transparent, NetworkRV, the manufacturer of the SoftStartRV, is a sponsor of RVtravel.com.
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
Just in time for the long, hot summer,...