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Wiring: Colors and the Nightmare of Confusion.

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Feb 28, 2021 | 12 VDC, Inspection, Safety

EXCERPT from book:  RVing For Newbies – The Manual (published 2/7/2022) There are at a minimum 4 colors of electrical wiring, for most applications, now some things like thermostats have others but here are the basic ones, (in no order as you will see below):...

Safety – Electricity – Campground Receptacle

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Sep 8, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, EMS, Safety, Shore Power

Safety – Electricity – Campground Receptacle This week’s blog post and (later this week with video) is Electricity Safety at the campground. First off, electricity at the receptacle BEFORE you plug your RV in Non-Contact Voltage Tester(NCVT):  Test...

Tip of the week (safety)

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Aug 31, 2020 | Emergency Exit Windows, Safety

Your RV tip of the week. When was the last time you checked your emergency exit window(s)? Tried to open them, make sure they work so you can escape from your RV in an emergency. Do it today to make sure they are not sealed closed.

How can I have TV on while driving my motorhome?

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...

Seatbelts

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Feb 24, 2020 | Safety, Seat Belts

Q: Is there a listing of states where I need to wear seat belts? A: Sure go here: Seat belt Laws for 50 states

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