by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jul 16, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power
Part 1 of our two part series on the installation of a smart plug Covered in this video is the following: We take a look at replacing the RV Electrical plug on the side of the RV. Those with RVs who have this plug on the side, you know how frustrating it is trying to...
by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 29, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, Safety, TV
Q: It appears I cannot have the TV on for my kids to play video games or watch TV while I am driving my motorhome, why is that? A: Yes it is a “safety” feature, like you I wanted my kids to be able to play video games while driving down the road. Our TV...
by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 29, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power, Stuff you need
There are so many things, but what I do BEFORE I even bother to level or anything else, is I check electrical pedestal for safety. 1. Using a non-contact voltage tester, i check the outside of the metal box before touching it. 2. Once I know it is safe, I open up the...
by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 18, 2020 | Electricity, Sanitation, Stuff you need, Toilet, Water, Water Systems
So you’re a new RV owner, what do you need before your first trip out? This blog post will be updated as new things come along and recommendation of others, mostly for RVing for Newbies Facebook group. Not part of it, click here ->...
by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 8, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power
You will hear people who say “I’ve been RVing for 20 yrs and never had one” Having one is like insurance, you hope you never need it but you should pay for it anyways. The answer is: Yes you need one, if you don’t use one, and the campground...
by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Dec 29, 2019 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power
Q: What is a NCVT and why do I need one? A: A non-contact voltage tester detects electricity in a wire or outlet, just by getting near it. It is the size and shape of a fat Sharpie and the detection occurs at the probe tip, which, in many cases, is designed to be...
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