Tag: Hooking up to utilities
Are you an RV water whiz? Get these gadgets!
by Russ and Tiña De MarisIf you'll be camping in a park with "city water," that is, water from a faucet, there are some...
RV Electricity – Possible tester failure on 30-amp outlets
By Mike SokolDear readers,In this column I'm going to warn you about a potential measurement problem that can occur when testing 30-amp shore power...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How to troubleshoot anything
By Mike SokolWelcome 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 – Reverse Polarity Bootleg Ground update
By Mike SokolJust a reminder that I'll be presenting free seminars at the Hershey RV Show September 11-15, as well as offering a 3-hour...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Generator bonding
By Mike SokolWelcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...
Examples of horrible RV hookups
RV parks are not created equal — some are really good, some really bad. Here are two examples of what any veteran RVer comes...
RV Electrical Safety: Part 5 – Amperage; and Advanced RVelectricity Workshop update
By Mike SokolMike's 3-hour Advanced RVelectricityTM Workshop is coming to the Hershey RV Show on Sept. 14, 2019We now have the Hershey 3-hour Advanced...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Battery disconnect switch options
By Mike SokolWelcome 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: Q&A on parallel breakers
By Mike Sokol
Q&A's from my Facebook group:
I'm getting a lot of interesting questions on my RV Electricity Facebook Group. Here's one with an answer...
RV Electricity: Installing a battery disconnect for multi-battery systems
By Mike Sokol
12-volt DC electrical systems
How to install a disconnect switch for 1-, 2- and 4-battery systems
Dear Mike,
I’m a paying member of RVtravel.com because...
RV Electricity: What causes hot-skin voltage?
By Mike SokolDear Mike,
I read your article last week about RV hot-skin, and have to admit that I've felt a few shocks from my...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Generator starving for fuel?
By Mike SokolWelcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...