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RV Electricity: How to check 30-amp outlet polarity

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Dear Readers, There was a lot of confusion in the RVelectricity Facebook Group about the proper wiring polarity of a 30-amp RV outlet. In fact,...

RV Electricity: How many batteries equal a propane tank of energy?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I'm curious just how much battery power is needed to equal a 20-lb. tank of propane? For example, my 3-way fridge can run...

RV electricity: How to install a 30-amp RV outlet at home

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, I received this inquiry (in the Comments section of RVtravel.com) from Cory. He's wondering about installing a 30-amp RV outlet on...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike: Why did this plug burn up?

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

RV Electricity: Burning smell in your RV could mean danger

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This was written by Mike Sokol several years ago when he was a regular contributor to RVtravel.com By Mike Sokol The following just showed up on...

Is advanced RV park pedestal testing feasible?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, It may be best to check pedestal voltage under load before plugging in. Is there an easy way to do this? —Don/Piano-tuna Dear...

Avoid dangerous 15-amp outlet overload

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, I was recently asked to help figure out why an outlet overheated that was feeding a 30-amp RV. I was confused...

RVelectricity: Is reverse polarity on a 30-amp outlet dangerous?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, What happens if I have reverse polarity on a 30-amp pedestal? Can I still use it? My surge protector said there is reverse...

Do you need a generator grounding rod on your RV’s portable generator?

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, I am about to go boondocking with my new pop-up for the first time and I have a new inverter generator...

Can an electric vehicle’s wheels charge batteries when the car moves?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Readers, Wow! There are a lot of people interested in EV charging and driving costs. My recent article on putting a generator in the back...

What are RV electricity inverters and converters?

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Dear Mike, I'm a newbie so please be gentle with me. I keep hearing about inverters and converters, but I'm confused as to...

Don’t let your RV battery explode

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By Mike Sokol Dear Readers, These pictures came in from one of my Facebook Group members. Yes, it is indeed as bad as it looks. A battery...
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