RV Electricity Made Easy: Group RV Class
- Mar 28, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
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.
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Below are some additional short videos we have made that pertain to RV electricity that you may find useful.
Video: Why 30 Amp Plugs Burn/Melt
Watch more RV power and electrical troubleshooting videos in our RV Electricity, Batteries & Power playlist on YouTube.
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