Tag: Hooking up to utilities
RVelectricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Solar-powered air conditioner update
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 – 12-volt battery dangers (Warning: graphic content)
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
I see more and more of you changing batteries in your RV. Perhaps you're adding a second battery for more boondocking...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Driving over wires is a bad idea
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-hand report on Hurricane Laura recovery operations
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
Mike Zimmerman is one of our administrators from the RVelectricity Facebook group currently working in Lake Charles, LA. He's part of...
How important is an electric hookup when choosing where to stay for two days?
If you're about to book a campsite reservation for two nights but suddenly learn it doesn't have electric hookups, what do you do? Do...
RVelectricity Facebook group hits 10,000 members – and more exciting news!
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
Just a few nights ago my RVelectricity Facebook group hit 10,000 members. Woo hoo! And that means we have a winner...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Be prepared for a converter/charger failure
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 – Can I run my air conditioner from batteries?
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
One of the most-asked questions I've received this year is about the possibility of powering a rooftop air conditioner from solar...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How low of a voltage is too...
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 – Can I get shocked from a GFCI?
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
I felt a tingle from my RV when it was plugged into a 20-amp GFCI outlet at my friend's cottage. He...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Why does my 30-amp plug overheat?
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: Can I make more power by stepping up the voltage?
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
After reading some of your articles about voltage from the electric company, I see there could be up to 10,000 volts...
