RV Fireplace – More charm than cheese Our RV Fireplace is one of my favorite things in my RV. Yes, it chews up electric when it is running. Yes, it seems a little “rednecky”. But honestly, the mood it creates in the room, the clean convenient heat, and the instant heat really makes a fireplace […]
RV Light Switch
RV Light Switch – the lowly little on off thingy The RV light switch is a pretty simple thing. Its different from the light switches you find in homes because instead of switching AC power common in houses, it switches 12 Volt DC power which is common in RV’s. The other thing I’ve noticed is […]
RV Battery Disconnect Switch – Fifth Wheel Pictorial Guide
RV Battery Disconnect Switch: As you move around the RV, you might find a switch marked “Battery Disconnect Switch”. It does exactly what it says it does – it disconnects the battery from the RV’s electrical system. That is very straightforward. What are some reasons you might want to do this? You are switching out […]
RV Breakaway Brake Switch – Fifth Wheel Pictorial Guide
Recreational Vehicle Breakaway Switch : As you check out the exterior of the RV, you will eventually get to the defining characteristic of the fifth wheel RV and that is the hitch. When looking at the hitch, you’ll see there is more than just a mechanical connection – there is an electrical connection and then a […]
RV Shore Power or Electrical Connector – Fifth Wheel Pictorial Guide
What does the term “shore power” mean? All of the RV ( recreational vehicles ), except the very smallest camping trailers, will have some connection on the outside of the camper which allows the RV to receive power. The generally accepted term for the power ( at RV Parks or state parks ) is called […]