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How Long Will An RV Battery Run The Furnace? + Calculations

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 by Jenni
RV in the snow with the RV furnace being run by the RV batteries

Just because it’s a little cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t go camping. Here’s how you can calculate how long your RV battery will run the furnace.

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Categories Appliances, Electrical, RV

How To Wire Multiple 12V Or 6V Batteries To An RV

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 by Jenni
how-to-wire-multiple-12v-or-6v-batteries-to-an-rv

When wiring multiple 12V or 6V batteries to an RV it’s important to use the right methods and patterns. Here’s the info you will need to add more RV batteries.

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Categories RV, Electrical

Is The LiTime 12V 100Ah Lithium Battery Any Good?

January 24, 2023January 15, 2023 by Jesse

The LiTime 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 battery is a very affordable lithium battery. We got our hands on one, is it as good as they say? Here is our review.

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Categories Electrical, Reviews, Tech

Tymate Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Model Comparison

November 25, 2022 by Jenni
tymate tire pressure monitoring system monitor on the rv model

A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a must have for cars, RVs, & trailers. Tymate makes 6 different models, here’s how to choose the best one for you.

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Categories Electrical, RV

RecPro & Facon RV Tank Heat Pads Power Usage & Battery Draw

October 14, 2022 by Jenni
van camper driving down a road in freezing snowy conditions with the RV tank heater pads turned on to stop them from freezing

RV tank heating pads might use more power than you think. Here’s how many amps & watts the ones by RecPro & Facon use + how to calculate RV battery run time.

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How To Connect/Plug RV Camper Into Generator (15/30/50 Amp)

August 29, 2022August 19, 2022 by Jesse

Do you have a propane/gas generator and want to run your RV camper off of it? Let’s see how you connect/plug it into a 15, 30, and 50 amp trailer/fifth wheel.

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Categories RV, Electrical, Generators

Why Does The RV Water Pump Make The Lights Flicker?

August 5, 2022 by Jenni
flickering lights in an rv due to a voltage drop from the rv water pump running

RV lights flickering when the water pump is running is a common issue that can be fixed. Here’s a few reasons why the lights flicker and what you can do.

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Categories Electrical, RV

What To Do When Non-GFCI RV Outlets Are Not Working

August 1, 2022 by Jenni
gfi or gfci outlet in the bathroom of an rv that is connected to non-gfci outlets

When a GFI outlet in an RV loses power all you have to do is reset it. But what do you do if a non-GFCI RV outlet loses power? Here’s some common fixes to try.

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Categories Electrical, RV

Keep Motorhome Chassis Battery Charged When RV Park Living

July 11, 2022 by Jenni
motorhome in an rv park with a charger connected between the rv house battery and rv chassis battery

Is the chassis battery in the engine of your motorhome not staying charged? Here are a few ways you can keep the RV auto battery charged when you’re parked.

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Categories Electrical, RV, Tips & Tricks

How To Install Solar Panel On RV Roof & Connect To Battery

June 30, 2022 by Jenni
everything used to install a 100 watt solar panel on an RV roof and connect it to the RV batteries so they will charge

Here’s an easy way you can set up a roof solar panel charging system for your RV batteries yourself that doesn’t require making holes in the RV roof or floor.

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Welcome to The Camping Nerd. We’re Jenni and Jesse. We travel full time in our RV and write about what we learn and share our experiences. This is also where we share our favorite RV and camping-related gear and accessories. Thank you for stopping by.

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