Weekly Digest for 1/16/23
Here's my RVelectricity articles from last week, all in one place....
RVelectricity weekly digest for Jan 16, 2023
Here’s a digest of what I’ve posted in the last week. Let me know of any additional topics you would like to see covered…
Voltage drop under load - Jan 15
Video Shorts: an example of how current flow will create voltage drop in a conductor.
Hello Boston - Jan 14
I was at the Boston RV show Saturday and Sunday
Inverter loss: 12-volt vs 120-volt power usage - Jan 13
As promised, here's my battery usage test comparing the run time of a Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer on both 12-volts DC as well as through a 120-volt AC…
Reasons why campgrounds may not want to advertise an on-site AED or CPR training - Jan 12
A long-time reader poses an interesting perspective on why campgrounds may not want to advertise having an on-site AED or provide CPR training for their
Powering your electric blanket from an inverter - Jan 11
I finally did a Battery/Inverter load test on an electric blanket. The results were not good!
Campground AEDs and CPR training… - Jan 10
Please take this poll and weigh in on if you think campgrounds should have an Automated External Defibrillator on site and provide CPR training for staff
Safety Tip to Help Avoid Electrocution - Jan 9
Anything from a chain link fence to a pedestal box can have a dangerous contact voltage. Here’s a simple tip to help keep you safe…
Hi Mike! Great articles as always! But I’m wondering if you could do some articles on trailer wiring for the RV itself as on troubleshooting and repairing? How do most lights and brake wires get routed or installed? Where/what are the most common spots to check having issues? Is there a way to fix running/brake lights when the wiring is in the wall structure? How about powering a towed vehicle while underway so the battery doesn’t go dead? And is there a way to charge the RV batteries while underway? Thank you. Ken
I tried to sign up for a one year membership ($50) but the charge to my card was $200+!. I couldn't figure out how to change my plan charge so I canceled it. Now I'm kinda chicken . . .