Finally Understand How Your Electrical System Works
This article is a supplemental resource for our RV Electricity Made Easy class, offered to RV park guests. It expands on the topics covered, including how many watts each appliance uses, the differences between 30, 50, and 15/20-amp service, and which appliances require battery power to operate. You’ll also find details on the types of batteries used in RVs, methods for recharging them, and the risks of overloading your RV circuit breaker. The article includes direct links to the videos and products mentioned during the session, making it easy to reference key information after the class.
Download the most recent copy of the class handout for your reference.
Below are videos we have made that pertain to RV electricity that you may find useful.
Video: Why 30 Amp Plugs Burn/Melt
Video: Converter vs Inverter
No More Power Problems: The 3 Adapters Every 50 Amp RV Needs
If you have a 50 amp RV, there are 3 power adapters you need to make sure you can always plug into whatever power source is available.
How to Plug Your RV into Your House 110 Outlet | 15M/30F
Learn how to plug your RV into your house 110 outlet to get it ready to go.
RV surge protector: The one accessory you can't afford to skip
Don’t fry your RV’s Electronics! This video gives you things to look for when purchasing a surge protector, shows the difference between different models and explains how surge protectors work.
Avoid Costly RV Electrical Damage: Full Review of Watchdog Surge Protector
In this video, we show you the difference between portable and hardwired surge protectors, why you want the Hughes Autoformers EPO surge protector over other models on the market and how EPO Watchdog surge protectors work.
Truck Won't Charge RV Batteries | DC-DC Charger Fixed It
If your truck will not charge your RV batteries, especially after having lithium batteries installed, look into getting a DC to DC charger to fix your issue.
No Hookups? No Problem! Boondock with Victron Multiplus Inverter
The Victron Multiplus Inverter allows my RV to have power while I'm boondocking. In this video, I show you how the Victron Multiplus inverter works, why it's great for RVs and walk you through using the phone app.
Cummins Onan 5500 Gas Generator: How It Works and What It Can Power
In this video, we go over how the Cummins Onan 5500 gas generator works, what it can power, fuel consumption, filters, checking the oil and how loud it is.
Upgrade Your RV Power System: Hassle-Free with Battle Born Battery
In this video, I cover how Battle Born Battery saves RVers time, hassle and money while comparing these lithium batteries to standard lead acid batteries.
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