Keep your camper, fifth wheel, or motorhome running smoothly with these tips, common issues, checks, and simple fixes to avoid costly repairs on the road.
Sometimes, you may find yourself at a campground that only offers 20 amp service. This has some people wondering: can you run an RV air conditioner on a 20 amp breaker? Here’s what I know from my RV: A 20 amp outlet isn’t enough to power and run an RV air conditioner. RV air conditioners … Read more
RVs often have complex electrical systems including multiple batteries, generators, inverters, and converters. Surge protectors can protect all that from damage from a defective pedestal at a campground. But really, do you need a surge protector for your RV? A surge protector is a must for RV owners. While major electrical problems at campgrounds are … Read more
If you’re just starting with the RV lifestyle, though, you might not know much about how your pump works. Essentially, it pumps water from the tank to your faucets when not connected to an external water source. But, is it bad to leave the water pump on in an RV? Leaving your water pump on … Read more
Owning and living in an RV comes with the convenience of having certain luxuries available to family members/passengers while out on the road. These include using power outlets for appliances, TVs, and laptops. But do outlets work in an RV while driving? Outlets in an RV will work while driving if the generator is on, … Read more
Encountering electrical issues while you are camping is frustrating. Unfortunately, though, RV electrical systems can be confusing, since outlets can get power from shore power, a generator, or coach batteries in conjunction with an inverter. So many RV owners are often left wondering why won’t my outlets work in my RV? Here’s what I know … Read more
As an RV owner, you know that most RVs have a battery for the motor, just like a car battery. But they also have a battery, or even multiple batteries, to power the inside of the RV, too. This has some people wondering: What’s the difference between the RV coach vs. chassis battery. Motor homes … Read more
Sometimes, you want to boondock or camp where there isn’t any available electricity. This has some people wondering how long can you run an RV air conditioner? You can run your RV air conditioner off your generator for as long as you have gasoline in your tank. Since generators use very little gas, many people … Read more
If you have an RV, you know that it can be a hassle to empty the black water tank. But sometimes you find yourself boondocking or parked for an extended period of time where dump tanks aren’t an option. So how long can you leave black water in an RV? Here’s what I know from … Read more