by Bob Livingston | Oct 1, 2022 | Accessories, Electrical, RV/Motorhome
Power Loss Puzzle View this article in our premium digital issue After the refrigerator and electrical devices in the slideout quit working, the search for the short causing the breaker to flip was on. In the end, a failed Molex connector, damaged by moisture, was the...
by Bob Livingston | Jul 1, 2022 | Electrical, RV/Motorhome, Safety
Powering Up View this article in our premium digital issue You should never plug in an RV before establishing whether the power is ‘clean.’ Here’s how to test your shore power connection — and protect your RV from inconsistent voltage. Hooking up to 120-volt AC power...
by Bill Gehr | May 1, 2022 | Electrical, Repairs and Upkeep, RV/Motorhome
Taming the Wind Awning can be extended or retracted using a remote control that can also regulate lighting. The awning will retract automatically in strong wind events. View this article in our premium digital issue Dometic’s Power Pro Kit will signal the awning to...
by Bill Gehr | Apr 1, 2022 | Appliances, Climate control, Education, Electrical, Repairs and Upkeep
Technically Speaking – Q&A: April 2022 View this article in our premium digital issue Make it Dimmer When we watch TV, we always leave at least one light on so we can read the numbers on the TV remote or just to have a little background light so it’s not so...
by RV Enthusiast | Mar 1, 2022 | DIY Renovations, Electrical, Gadgets
A Bright Reminder View this article in our premium digital issue Leaving porch lights on all night can irritate next-door neighbors; adding indictor lights to jog your memory is the simple way to make new friends How many times have you left your RV’s porch light on...
by Bill Gehr | Jan 27, 2022 | Accessories, Electrical, Repairs and Upkeep
Drawing to a Close When routing the wires, make sure the bend is identical to the existing cable so that it will flex properly as the awning opens and retracts. Photos by the author View this article in our premium digital issue Carefree of Colorado’s Direct Response...
