Indoor RV Storage San Diego Presents - RV Electrical Systems Part 2 of 2

Welcome back

Welcome back. In part 1 we talked about the two batteries that make up the DC Power System of our RV. We decided that driving around kept them charged up. We wondered what would happen when we stopped to camp. Would our batteries eventually run out of power and leave us stranded. No. A way has been thought up to keep this from happening. Like the two in two batteries, there is a two in the two types of power that our system uses. We discussed the batteries. These are the DC Power System. Introducing the second power system in our RV, the AC Power System. Or the extension cord plugged into the camp site and the Generator. This is how we keep the lights on and the batteries charged when parked. The AC power enters the RV into a Converter. We use DC to power up the coach and the Converter magically turns this AC into what we use - DC power. The RV doesn't know the difference and enough power is available to run all your lights, fans, toys, etc. Even enough so that the batteries get charged.

Maybe you are roughing it and your campsite doesn't have a plug-in for your extension cord, well within miles anyway. You can still get AC power that will maintain you and your DC needs from a source that you carry with you, a Generator. You manufacture your own electricity, just like the big boys do at the local utility. These two AC sources are never connected to your RV at the same time. There is a switch to select the one you want to use. Keep this in mind - check it first if the lights mysteriously ever go out. Another common mode of AC problems is your extension cord. It carries a lot of juice and does wear out. Make sure to check it's condition and unhesitatingly replace it before it gets a chance to let you down. And as long as we are talking about checking things. If you like this sort of thing, you'll be happy to know that I have a checklist for you to use governing your generator.

Check the oil and air filter often and service regularly.Have the AC Voltage and Hertz checked for proper setting.Remember the generator gets gas from the RV. The generator is out of gas and stops running when your fuel tank reaches a quarter tank.The exhaust of the generator is the same as a car's exhaust and can kill by carbon monoxide poisoning. Repair the exhaust if you suspect leaking of fumes.

The point of this diatribe is knowing something about your RV's electrical system can keep your's producing abundant electricity to light the fun times you'll have vacationing in your RV. Thanks for reading and safe travelling to you.

Indoor RV Storage San Diego Presents - RV Electrical Systems Part 2 of 2

By: Michael Dennis

POST COMMENT

Trading Computers Guide: The Importance of the Processor & Motherboard in your Trading Computer Replacement FUJIFILM NP-80 , NP-120 , NP-60 , NP-40 ,Digital Camera Battery, NP-80 Battery Canon Digital Cameras- The Best Way To Capture Your Great Moments Electric Fireplaces: The Best Fireplace For Your Home Nikon Coolpix S570 Digital Camera The Cables Of An Electric Winch Are Extended Need a Qualified Electrician in Sydney? Log onto Online Directories Main Features of a Digital Hearingaid Embedded Digital Filtering Get the best deal from your electricity supplier C Programming Compilers For Microcontrollers Digital Printing Or Relief Printing And Dyeing Industry, The Plight Of The Depth Out The Best Small Portable Air Conditioner