RV batteries need routine maintenance. Here's what you need to know before replacing an RV battery or alternator. Plus how to correctly use a multimeter.
The 4 best choices for indoor RV storage and outdoor RV storage -- including the pros & cons of each: heated garage, steel building, enclosed RV storage facility, and outdoor RV storage facility.
RV solar panels provide 12-volt DC power to charge a set of batteries. See how RV solar panels work, plus how to install them in your own RV.
Extend your RV battery life by days, not just hours by replacing your original equipment lighting with RV LED lights. They practically never burn out, and LED taillights make you more visible too.
Knowing what to do when you deal with your RV electrical system is extremely important. Having a little bit of insight into your RVs electrical system is helpful even if you don't want to do any wiring because knowledge is power. Be careful with it, though.
RV boondocking fans can greatly extend their RV battery life by converting to LED lights throughout their RV. Using less power means you run your generator less and you can get by with a smaller solar panel system. RV LED lights save you big money in the long run!
Just like the RV water system, your RV batteries need to be winterized to prevent expensive damage.
Here are some of the detectors and monitors inside your RV that need to be checked each year -- and have a fresh set of batteries installed.
If you haven't already, you need to winterize your RV's water system. If you wait much longer, you'll have a pretty stiff repair bill next year because the water system in every RV must be protected from freezing.
If you've stored your RV for the winter, then it's time to get it out of storage and get things in order for your summer travels. Here's how I prepare our RV each year for a summer of fun on the road...
