An RV water heater thermostat is a surprisingly easy and inexpensive part to replace. But if you don’t have hot water in your RV, how do you know if a failed thermostat is the source of your problem? With parts ranging from circuit boards, gas valves, burner tubes, and more, how do you zero in …
Electrical
“Can I plug my RV into a dryer outlet?” If only we had a nickel for every time we’ve heard that question over the past 20 years. But it stands to reason that RVers might wonder about the compatibility of their RVs with standard household outlets, including the dryer outlet. Because a dryer outlet can …
At the heart of most RVs lies a fairly complex electrical system powering everything from the refrigerator to the water pump to the lights to the electric outlets and more. In this post, we offer a guide to the RV electrical system, a sort of “RV Wiring for Dummies” (no offense meant!) We’ll unravel the …
30-amp RVs are the most common rigs on the road. As a result, 30-amp RV plugs and outlets are also very common. The ability to utilize a 30-amp outlet, even if you have a 15- or 50-amp RV, allows you to take advantage of that power regardless of your own rig’s plug. That’s why we’re …
When hooking up to electrical power, the outlet or power pedestal you’re connecting to isn’t always conveniently located. That’s why it’s important to carry an RV extension cord. The question is which cord to carry because using an underrated cord for the load your RV will require could lead to problems, including fire. Which cord …
RV wiring has traditionally been installed in a similar manner to electrical wiring in a house. In recent years, however, multiplex wiring systems for RV use have become more common. RV multiplex systems make the wiring throughout the RV more like that of a computer network which can have some real benefits. But what, exactly, …