RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (519 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 007042778X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Bill and Jan Moeller have lived a mobile lifestyle for more than 20 years, during which they have had much experience overcoming problems with and upgrading their 12- and 120-volt electrical systems. At present, as they have done for many years, the Moellers live fulltime in their fifth-wheel trailer and travel the year round. . In addition to writing books, including RVing Basics (Ragged Mountain Press, 1995), the Moellers also write a nationally synd
This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly" and "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"
From the Back CoverFor RVers who remain mystified by their RV's electrical systems--120-volt alternating current (AC) and 12-volt direct current (DC)--this book is a godsend. How to calculate your electrical needs and upgrade your system to meet them. How to recognize and correct dangerous wiring practices. This problem-solving reference answers questions such as: "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly?" and, "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?" It tells you how to repair and improve electrical systems; how to troubleshoot faulty brakes, taillights, and "house" circuits; how to detect dangerous shorts, faulty grounds, inadequate connections, malfunctioning switches, dead battery cells, or current leakage; and much more. How to upgrade your RV from fuses to circuit
Bobby C said Good book for someone with an understanding of electrical circuits. Good book for someone with an understanding of electrical circuits, but I doubt if it will help the novice RV'er. Three Stars Ken C Frey A good book but a bit to much detail for a book title basic!. Rv Info This publication provides a good overall view. Unfortunately for my situation it did not address my power converter problem. Like most publications out there it concentrates more on the self contained RV or what I would call a Motor Home not the towable. I suspect this is due in part to the commonality of parts and variations in dealer provided options. It dosen't really explain how to test the converter/charger so for DIY it falls short.