Electrical Management

One of the concerns expressed frequently is the occasional lack of plug in power.  Energy management is a good thing to master, regardless of where you camp.

There are two electrical systems in our RV’s.

The first system is a 12V Direct Current (DC) system that powers the interior lights, the refrigerator, the propane furnace, the entertainment center, the water pump, and the exhaust fans, and the energy for that is stored in the batteries. Stock batteries have the lowest energy storage capacity, and lithium batteries have the highest. The batteries are charged by the RV engine alternator, solar panels if installed, and the coach generator. Read more “Electrical Management”