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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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Categories Electrical, RV

What Inverter Works With My Car Cigarette Lighter/12V Outlet

June 21, 2022April 5, 2022 by Jenni
200 watt inverter connected to a 12 volt outlet in a truck

It’s not always clear what size of inverter will work in a car cigarette lighter. In this post I explain 12V outlet power ratings to help you get the right one.

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Best Camper Wall Mount Stereo With RV DVD Player Review

February 25, 2022February 10, 2022 by Jenni
Jensen RV radio version of an wall mount stereo with an RV DVD player

One of the first things thats usually breaks in a camper wall mounted stereo is the RV DVD player. Here are some of the best replacements reviewed.

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Should I Disconnect My RV Battery When Plugged In?

February 25, 2022January 4, 2022 by Jenni
campers and trailers in an rv park with the rv battery not disconnected even when plugged in

There’s a lot to learn about the 12 volt system in a camper. Here’s what you need to know about the RV converter & disconnecting the RV battery when plugged in.

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Best 50 Amp RV Extension Cords & Adapters Reviewed 2023

December 28, 2022October 31, 2021 by Jenni
50 amp rv connected to a generator with a 50 amp rv extension cord

If your campsite is too far from a 50 amp outlet for the standard cable to reach these are some of the best 50 amp RV extension cords options out there.

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Best 30 Amp RV Extension Cords & Adapters Reviewed 2023

December 28, 2022October 26, 2021 by Jenni
30 amp rv extension cord running from RV to 30 amp outlet in rv park

A 30 amp RV extension cord is a must have if you have a generator with a 30 amp outlet or if you camp in lots of different RV parks and campgrounds.

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When To Charge A Deep Cycle Battery

November 28, 2022May 27, 2021 by Jesse
deep cycle battery that needs to be charged

Knowing how to monitor and when to charge a deep cycle battery will keep it working like new for much longer than if you let it go below a certain charge.

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What Will The RV Battery Run?

February 24, 2022May 25, 2021 by Jenni
RV in a field being powered by the RV battery and nothing else

Thinking about dry camping/boondocking and wondering what you can expect your RV batteries to run and how long? Here’s what you need to know about 12V RV power.

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Categories RV, Appliances, Electrical
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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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