A DEADLY RV MISTAKE! (10 Important RV Electrical Tips)
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5 ай бұрын10 important RV electrical tips! Electricity is not something to mess around with especially in these RVs. A condition called RV hot skin could cost you thousands in repairs or even your life! Here we break down RV electric fundamentals and give you the tips to stay safe as well as educate you on RV hot skin and how to avoid it.
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@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
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@cpwatching5647 5 ай бұрын
All great safety tips. Thank you. You cannot hear these enough!! Take care.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Always good to have a refresher on things must of us do anyways. Safe travels out there. 👍🏼
@rjr107 5 ай бұрын
Chris love watching your videos Always great stuff. Thank you. Ive Copied many upgrades off you.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, definitely appreciate you always watching! I’ll just keep trying to put good content out there. 👍🏼
@mikem8492 4 ай бұрын
All great info! One thing to add is replacing fuses. Make sure to use the same amp rating as the one you are replacing. Ex. if a 10A fuse blows do NOT use a 40A to replace.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Indeed, good tip. 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.
@captjim97 5 ай бұрын
Great tips Chris, thanks so much for sharing them !!!
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Yeah buddy. Just some good reminders. Stay safe out there capt!👍🏼
@k-mparker 4 ай бұрын
Gooood solid 411!!! The surge protector recognized bad power twice for us last year, so we were able to move to another spot. We have an inline surge protecter hard wired in and if it recognizes a fault, it won’t let the power in. The one CG spot we moved from, I noticed the next day there was a guy working on it. So, I walked over there and he had the pedestal taken down to parade rest. I did notice that the receptacle was fairly loose, but that is a common occurrence. The guy said the connection points for the hot wires had come loose and one wasn’t even attached. So, he rewired the whole thing and put some new components in there to prevent to connection from being loose. 👍😃🍻
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yup, perfect story right there of why all of this is a good run down. Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching Mike. 👍🏼
@carolynnhunsucker6264 5 ай бұрын
SUCH great information, once again. Thank you 💜
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Just some safety reminders as the season starts up again. Thanks for watching.
@tamo9520 3 ай бұрын
Awesome tips! Thank you for the info!
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😁😁
@tobbywhitmore3721 4 ай бұрын
Thank u... I find your advice most helpful
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that Tobby. Thanks for stopping by
@RoadieWingZZ 5 ай бұрын
Exactly right. Always test the power pedestal first. Followed by water spigot function and sewer receptacle for blockage/obstruction. Only after all hookups are verified, THEN begin the setup process.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Yup yup and yup! All good tips and things we point out in this video as well. Appreciate you watching and commenting MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SETTING UP YOUR RV....(Do These Before Unhitching) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qspiiLBn2JOwj2w.html
@tamo9520 3 ай бұрын
Aaaah, an added bonus check! Thank you for that!
@ThoseWhoGlampTogether 5 ай бұрын
Great information! Thanks for sharing!!
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Indeed. Just some good reminders. As always thanks for watching 😁
@DMosesRN 28 күн бұрын
Please never stop educating us newbies.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I look forward to your videos👍🏾
@WhyWait 28 күн бұрын
@@DMosesRN definitely appreciate the kind words! I’ll keep trying to make helpful content 👍🏼
@barneydavis5484 5 ай бұрын
Chris this is one of your best videos! Most people don't understand how dangerous electricity can be!!
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Barney. Just good reminders for everybody. Appreciate you watching and safe travels out there. 👍🏼
@tankiescraftingmom4381 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I have never heard of hot skin and I learned a lot about keeping my electrical cords healthy thank you again.
@WhyWait 2 ай бұрын
Sure thing. Glad it helped you out. Just a few things to think about it when RVing.
@dbascur2 3 ай бұрын
Great info for new RVrs..!
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Just a few reminders, lots of stuff most of us already know but it’s always good to hear again. Thanks for checking it out 👍🏼
@TheBirdandEagle 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Sure thing. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Stay safe on the road out there 👍🏼
@patbullard9276 4 ай бұрын
All good tips. I have been rving for 35+ years and for the last four years have worked seasonally in rv parks. Your advice on plugging in is especially good because many people don’t know to switch the breaker off when plugging in or out. I have to change out many breakers and receptacles due to people in hot receptacles. The arching is dangerous and damages the tv plug and the campground equipment. As far as pms systems I also use the Progressive Industries PMS. The warranty is very good and customer service is excellent. I had to have mine replaced once and progressive overnighted a new one to me at the rv park. Just had to email purchase information and photos of the rv plug and the campground receptacle.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Oh that’s good to know Pat, that the company will do that for you. Appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment. Safe travels out there 👍🏼
@RVUntethered 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic video!
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
😊😊😊
@guspaca494 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for these critically important tips. 😊
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Sure thing. Just some good reminders, things most of us know but forget some times. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
You bet 👍🏼 Just some good things to remember and think about with the camping season around the corner. Appreciate you stopping by.
@deanh7190 3 ай бұрын
Both Progressive and Hughes are quality products. We utilize the Hughes Autoformer followed by the Hughes Watchdog which has accurately alerted us to several problems over the last couple years. Very importantly, our power protection is installed AFTER the onboard power reel since power reels themselves can develop electrical issues due to poor design which limits or prevents your ability to properly inspect and maintain the point at which power is transferred from the rotating drum to the coach. Prior to our power protection education, our original reel actually developed an 'open neutral' condition that fried the dryer harness and could have resulted in a fire. A reel autopsy revealed that behind the riveted cover, the saddle connection for the neutral wire had worn, shorted and lost contact. Plus with our power protection mounted inboard, there is protection from theft because it is out of sight.
@nmandmc1 5 ай бұрын
Excellent advise! Great tips!
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad it was helpful! Always good for a refresher.
@nmandmc1 5 ай бұрын
@@WhyWait completely agree this is probably the most important refresher outside of towing dos and dont’s :)
@zeevyasharahla2529 3 ай бұрын
Just bought an RV last week so thank you. I learned a lot!
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Good deal. Here’s a playlist you should check out. Lots of helpful stuff RV Maintenance, Repairs & How To kzfaq.info/sun/PLD8eDwLsl5iVGaCpkVKkPHj_fgZ7-XyOR
@user-mt3jq7vk5v 5 ай бұрын
It’s always good to remind us Chris, even the old pro’s, I like reminders, except some of the ones my wife tells me.😂😂
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Hahaha well even our wives have good tips once in awhile too. Just some reminders here that must of us already know but with the camping season around the corner a refresh is always good. Thanks for watching. 😁
@byronlemay2166 4 ай бұрын
Good job, dude.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Most of it is basic knowledge for some but a good refreshing for others with the camping season ramping up. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
@escapingthenest2020 4 ай бұрын
Great video. I’m assuming this is targeting 100% stock RVs. That being the case, I had never contemplated the whole safety issue of using a 20 or 15 amp extension cited. You are 1,000% right, thank you! In case you did not know, if someone upgrades their electrical system to use the high end charger/inverter, like Victron Energy MultiPlus, it is possible to configure the inverter/charger to limit what it can pull from shore power, allowing someone to safely use a 15 amp extension cord. What is really wonderful about this configuration is if the RVs needs more power, it will pull it from the battery. So for those 15 minutes you need the hair drying or coffee pot, some power comes from the battery. Once the load is gone the shore power will recharge the battery!
@timf6916 4 ай бұрын
Good information.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim, We try 😂😂
@LawrenceTuckerFyretuck 4 ай бұрын
A great purchase is a torque screwdriver! One should check every electrical screw connection annually.
@timothylinn 4 ай бұрын
The problem I have with the Hughes Watchdog EMS, which I own, is its size. It is huge! It also so bright that it lights up the campground. It might as well have a sign that says, "Steal me while everyone is sleeping." After using it for just over a month, I ate the cost and replaced it with a Southwire Surge Guard EMS. The Surge Guard is much smaller and offers the same basic feature set minus the replaceable surge protection module and the light built into the front of the unit that can't be turned off. I've been very happy with the Southwire.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Good deal Timothy, that’s one company I’ve actually been looking into is Southwire so I’m glad to hear you like it 👍🏼
@gordonpotts753 3 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation. T.u.
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, definitely appreciate you watching 👍🏼👍🏼
@jimcichowski2137 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips ! BTW, I see you lock your EMS to the pedestal. So do I.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Yeah it doesn’t hurt right Jim. Never heard of one being strong but who knows now a days. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@MYAFCCA 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@WhyWait 2 ай бұрын
You're most welcome. Thank you for watching 👍🏼
@chase2429 4 ай бұрын
Love the video! Electrician here and I just want to say that plugging into a 15a or 20a is typically fine if your camper is a 30a camper. The problems you described can happen if your camper is a 50a though. Reason for this is that a 30a camper is still running 120v on one leg. But a 50a is bringing in 240v and splitting them into two legs of 120v (and that’s when you need that balance you described.)
@feedsmall4551 4 ай бұрын
Well that's stupid if you don't trust the power don't use it
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, appreciate that and Yup you’re right. 👍🏼The other big problems are people not using correct heavy duty gauge extension cords when doing this and creating possible fire hazards from those cords melting. And the other being the fact that the outlet from house may be bad, most people don’t test them, and have reverse polarity which unless your running the EMS while moochdocking you wouldn’t know. Thanks again for watching 👍🏼
@chase2429 4 ай бұрын
Ya that will most commonly happen while plugging a skinny ass cord into a 20a receptacle.
@rickrentz6602 4 ай бұрын
Nice video, great things to keep in mind. Appreciate your efforts!
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate that Rick. Just some reminders most of us already know but good things to refresh on as the season starts up. Thanks for watching.
@lukefarmer5391 5 ай бұрын
Hot skin is not caused by loose connections or inadequate amperage, it is cause by power source that is wired incorrectly, such as reverse polarity. All good suggestions however.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching. 👍🏼 All of these are worst case scenarios, and usually most likely not happen but they can. Your exactly right…sources wired incorrectly which plugging into a house outlet you may not know especially without an EMS or testing the outlet. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house itself could be having like you said, if you plug into the 20amp socket. Rather than my typing a bunch here’s another great video on the exact subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1
@ralphb.3802 4 ай бұрын
Great advice. First thing I do after I back in to the site is to check all the utilities. Electric, water and sewer. This way if the campground manager has to move me to another site, I won't have hook up anything before you move. This happened to me. No power at the pedestal after setting up and the sewer cap was stuck on. Also spray the water faucet with Lysol before hooking up the water.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Right on! That’s the way to do it Ralph. Thanks for watching
@debbann4182 3 ай бұрын
Great ideas! I will start doing that Lysol thing!😊
@ramone.1021 15 күн бұрын
Great content. I’m plug in all year around to shore power, do I keep my rv battery connected to trailer or take it out?
@WhyWait 15 күн бұрын
As long as you’re plugged in you should be fine. It’s just like us plugged in year round as full timers, the RV shore power keeps the battery charged. If you do store the RV for a long time without 50 or 30 amp plugged in then I would disconnect the battery for sure b
@ramone.1021 15 күн бұрын
@@WhyWait thanks for the swift replied , stay safe !
@Bryno64 20 күн бұрын
Is it safe to plug two power cords together to reach the Rv? I have 50 amp 30’ power cord but if I need a little more what would you recommend? Thank you
@WhyWait 20 күн бұрын
They have 50 amp extension cords. I have a 50ft cord and an extra 30 foot extension 50amp cord. Needed about 70 feet in one campground we were at. This is fine to do. 👍🏼
@pamtodd6586 5 ай бұрын
I have two questions. What's the best way to handle a situation when the pole does not have circuit breakers, just outlets? Is there anything I can do to make it easier to unplug my cord from my ems? It just keeps getting harder. Thanks so much. Pam
@LawrenceTuckerFyretuck 4 ай бұрын
Use an electrical connection cleaner.
@davesauerzopf6980 5 ай бұрын
I noticed that you had some sort of lock on your power plug at the pedestal. What is your setup for that?
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Just an extra security measure to lock your EMS up from theft. Never hurts. Most EMS surge protectors even come with a metal ring on them to be used for this exact reason. 👍🏼
@larryjanson4011 3 ай бұрын
older rigs like mine are not subject to “surge problems” as it is over 20 years old, so not full of electronics. but even then a top of the line protecter is a wise investment. spend some cash now, or spend lots of cash while stuck on the rd.
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
True, thanks for watching Larry. 👍🏼
@michaelcorey9890 3 ай бұрын
This video was great! My view is that the same people who have no idea how a car works shouldn't own an RV. Understanding principles of mechanics, electrical systems etc is a prerequisite. Ive seen it, the person that connects two space heaters or mobile AC units to a basic circuit in there home and scratches their head when the breaker continues to trip have no business owning an RV. Good for the RV repair techs though.
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael. Appreciate you checking it out 👍🏼
@idahoppgfilms 4 ай бұрын
The EMS at the pedestal doesn't provide as much protection as installing it inside the RV. You have voltage loss, depending on the length of your cable to the RV, that could be enough by the time it hits your circuits to do damage. I like to go surge at the pedestal, and then an installed EMS device in between your shore plug and your breaker box.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Good advice. I’ve thought about getting one hard wired inside the rv.
@harvhurley 5 ай бұрын
Is it ok to hook a 30 amp camper system to a 50 amp breaker at the pedestal? If not, why.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Yes you can but there are a few things you should know and keep in mind. Too much for me to type here. So here is a link to a great article all about that situation. It’s a good read. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼 www.mortonsonthemove.com/can-you-hook-a-30-amp-rv-to-50-amp-power/
@jameshelm2847 4 ай бұрын
When you talked about going down to a 20-amp cord at the 7:24 mark, you showed a cord that is only a 15-amp cord and a 15-amp receptacle. A 20 amp plug and receptacle will have one of the prongs verticle and the other prong horizontal. I know I am being picky, but going down to a 15-amp circuit seems worse. That is my opinion, and others may disagree.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha yes, that’s just stock footage from an editing app I use. You just type something in like electricity for instance and a hundred pics come available for editors to use. But you can’t narrow it down to very specific items. Thanks for watching.
@CherishtheJourneyy 4 ай бұрын
A lot of great info here but I wanted to mention that you forgot to or maybe don’t know but if your using a EMS then it will detect if there is missing ground or reverse and won’t supply power to RV so you won’t get “Hot Skin” other thing is you can use the EMS while moochdocking off 15/20amp and it will protect the RV!
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
You’re right…if people use them. We mention it in the video. Tip #6 is using an EMS and at the 6:35 mark we mention all of that about how it protects from reverse polarity. The big problem with moochdocking is so many people still dont use an EMS and on top of that they use an extension cord not rated for that at all. If you use an extension cord to plug into a wall socket always use a good 10 gauge extra heavy duty cord and one no longer than 50ft. Appreciate you stopping by watching and commenting 👍🏼
@WireEd1966 5 ай бұрын
It is a rare thing when arriving to see the pedestal circuit breakers off from my experience!!
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
I know right, seems so strange to me too but that’s why we check. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@newuser507 4 ай бұрын
As a habit I turn the circuit breakers off before disconnecting from the pole . I make one more check to make sure I did so before pulling off the site.
@WireEd1966 4 ай бұрын
@@newuser507 yep I also do that. I also do the right handed wiggle test too!!
@mooreadventures 5 ай бұрын
Was at a site last year and the breaker kept tripping.... after 3 rd time, it was really hot. Called the office (state park) and they sent a ranger to fix it... the lead was melted on the breaker and he had to cut it out. It was so hot, he couldn't touch it.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Yikes. That’s exactly why these things can be dangerous sometimes when they aren’t wired correctly or properly maintained. Especially state parks and older campgrounds it seems. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
@scottwieczorek8193 4 ай бұрын
So If I hook up to 20 amp simply to open sliding (cable) and keep batteries charged but I'm running nothing because I have everything killed inside is this ok?
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
For sure. You can more than that too. All of these are worst case scenarios in the video, and usually most likely not happen but they can. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house itself could be having if you plug into the 20amp socket that you wouldn’t know about without an EMS or testing the outlet which nobody does. Just make sure the house outlet is good. Rather than me typing a bunch here’s another great video on the subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 It’s a Good watch kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1 Plus if you use an extension cord to plug into a wall socket I think too many people don’t use a good 10 gauge extra heavy duty cord and one no longer than 50ft. Which can be a dangerous thing causing the cord to heat and possibly melt or start a fire by using the wrong extension cords. So just make sure you have a heavy duty extension cord and don’t go running space heaters, a dryer, coffee maker and all of that in the RV while plugged in. Thanks again for watching and commenting. 👍🏼
@chadkoller7809 5 ай бұрын
If I use my watch dog while plugged into my 20amp garage plug is that ok
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Yeah sure. I’d also make sure you’re using a heavy duty, only 59ft long 10 guage extension cord like the one below. To many people use like 150ft long 16 guage which definitely is not good and can heat up and possibly create a fire amzn.to/49uCzGy
@chadkoller7809 5 ай бұрын
@@WhyWait thank you
@clintstevenson1214 5 ай бұрын
my motto. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use an extension cord with a space heater. great video, thanks
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Indeed Clint. And if you use an extension cord to plug into a wall socket always use a good 10 gauge extra heavy duty cord and one no longer than 50ft. Appreciate you stopping by watching and commenting 👍🏼
@jgarrettdunbar 2 ай бұрын
Tip # 11. Always take a picture of the meter reading before you plug in. Last place I was at overcharged 100 dollars first month. They refunded
@MudmanMedia 3 ай бұрын
I’ve seen many stories of people having fires with these surge protectors. Why is that?
@BruceGordon925 3 ай бұрын
Great sales pitch....
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! What was I selling in this one?🤔
@KevinCoop1 5 ай бұрын
Most of your video was great advice! Question, how in your mind does plugging into a 20 amp 120 volt receptacle cause “hot skin”? Is that problem limited to 20 amps? Can plugging 50 to 30 cause it too? You showed receptacles on fire. What causes that? Missing ground pin? Mis information, the ground pins purpose is not to connect to ground (earth). The equipment ground is to connect to the neutral point on the utility transformer. A missing ground pin will not cause “hot skin”. A missing ground will not “prevent” “hot skin”.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, Appreciate you watching. 👍🏼 All of these are worst case scenarios, and usually most likely not happen but they can. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house itself could be having if you plug into the 20amp socket that you wouldn’t know about without an EMS or testing the outlet which nobody does. Rather than me typing a bunch here’s another great video on the subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1
@KevinCoop1 5 ай бұрын
@@WhyWait kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8mSnrWE1siuXas.htmlsi=DEQ6NSsrNPfCFDwu. If someone was really really stupid and connected the hot to the ground in the receptacle, then yes. Reverse polarity causing it, not possible without something else being wrong.
@THEronleon1 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for scaring the ish out me. I am looking in to buying an RV but don't want to be fried. I was really depending on the ability to hook in to family members homes
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
You still can. It just needs to be done properly. Family members need to install either a 30 or 50 amp hookup or if not, you just need to test the outlet you plan on plugging into. Plus make sure you run a EMS still and that you use a heavy duty gauge extension cord. 👍🏼 Do all of this and you will be fine.
@PriestessYuuki19 4 ай бұрын
Its better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.😅grown-up on that saying
@randyschultz6594 4 ай бұрын
The only thing that causes a 'hot skin' is having the hot and neutral reversed. It is not caused by the size of a power cord, bad connection or loose connection. It is only caused by a miswiring. If miswired then it puts the hot wire to the frame or chassis and the neutral wire to the hot for the loads. It is very dangerous because the frame is also connected to the hot and you will get current from from the frame to earth (ground). I simple ground fault detector is all that is needed to test for this. Once the receptacle has been verified to be wired correctly then you are fine. Nothing you do will introduce that problem unless you wired your power cord yourself, which brings up one more point. Don't borrow someone else's power cord if it appears they may have changed the plug or receptacle on that cord. Running your rig on a 20a cord is fine assuming that the receptacle feeding you has been wired with the proper breaker. You won't under current your loads. You will trip a breaker when you try to draw too much current.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
All of these are worst case scenarios in the video, and usually most likely not happen but they can. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house itself could be having if you plug into the 20amp socket that you wouldn’t know about without an EMS or testing the outlet….which nobody usually does. Rather than me typing a bunch here’s another great video on the subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 It’s a Good watch kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1 Plus if you use an extension cord to plug into a wall socket I think too many people don’t use a good 10 gauge extra heavy duty cord and one no longer than 50ft. Which can be a dangerous thing causing the cord to heat and possibly melt or start a fire by using the wrong extension cords. That’s where a big problem lies I believe. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
@thomaspearce7704 5 ай бұрын
Very good video! Just curious why simply hooking up to a 20amp, or even a 15amp, plug is dangerous. If everything is properly wired, good connections, and the circuit is protected with a properly sized breaker I don’t see the problem. Yes, the smaller the amperage of the circuit, the less you will be able to run on the RV before tripping the power source breaker. But all that means is that the safety mechanisms are working properly. Where is the danger of electrifying the chassis?
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Thomas. Appreciate you watching. 👍🏼 All of these are worst case scenarios, and usually most likely not happen but they can. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house itself could be having if you plug into the 20amp socket. Rather than my typing a bunch here’s another great video on the subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1
@thomaspearce7704 5 ай бұрын
@@WhyWait Ah, yes. Thanks! But if you have an EMS, and/or do your diligence of checking the source before plugging in as you recommend in your video, you will discover this before plugging in. I mistook your information to mean there is something inherently potentially dangerous in plugging into a lower capacity circuit, just because of the fact that it is lower capacity. Thanks for clarifying!
@commonsensepatriot9450 4 ай бұрын
Its like a parachute. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
That’s exactly right. In the video I referenced wearing a seat belt, no I’ve never needed it but still always wear it for that one day I might need it. Thanks for watching
@camustang1966 5 ай бұрын
I liked the tips and advice here…except for on thing. Admonishing people to never plug into a 15/20 amp household connection isn’t a solid recommendation (in my opinion). If running your RV on less power were dangerous, then running a 50 amp coach on a 30 amp connection would be equally dangerous. It wasn’t “designed” to run on 30 amps. Now, if people are oblivious as to how much power their RV and/or components in their RV use, then by all means, don’t do it. However, knowing you are only on 15 or 20 amps, and knowing what that means you can (or cannot) run, there is no inherent danger being plugged into a 15/20 amp connection. You do need to be aware of what else your friends might be running on that circuit (washer and dryer? Other things?), but again, with proper knowledge and understanding, it can be done. Anyway, not trying to flame, just my observations. Very good video, thanks for the tips.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Appreciate you watching. 👍🏼 All of these are worst case scenarios, and usually most likely not happen but they can. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house itself could be having if you plug into the 20amp socket that you wouldn’t know about without an EMS or testing the outlet which nobody does. Rather than me typing a bunch here’s another great video on the subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 It’s a Good watch kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1 Plus if you use an extension cord to plug into a wall socket I think too many people don’t use a good 10 gauge extra heavy duty cord and one no longer than 50ft. Which can be a dangerous thing causing the cord to heat and possibly melt or start a fire by using the wrong extension cords. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
@brianwilson6085 5 ай бұрын
One more good tip never plug the camper into shore power with the 7 prong plug plugged into the tow vehicle.
@WhyWait 5 ай бұрын
Indeed! 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing Brian.
@larrypahl5756 4 ай бұрын
too much selfie
@Dachshund-Nator 3 ай бұрын
My 1989 Barth motorhome had that built in. There’s an ENORMOUS difference in how 35 year old QUALITY compares to all that GARBAGE out of Indiana people waste money on these days. 💥💣🤣 P.S. I quit 3 jobs as an electrician building RV’s… you wouldn’t believe the inferiority of the electrical components, and minimal wiring methods… even on the $150,000 plus rolling garbage. ⚡️ ⚡️
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
No….id beilive it 👍🏼
@scottharris811 3 ай бұрын
I am going to come out and say it, all these people that make KZfaq rv videos worry way to much about the power at a campground. I have camped at hundreds of campgrounds and have never used a surge protector or a EMS. I think they push these things so much because 5hey are all sponsored by these companies. Look at campgrounds and Hartley no one uses them
@WhyWait 3 ай бұрын
Not sponsored by them at all. It’s a great item to have to run a pre check on the power pedestals. It’s like….I’ve been in automobiles for 45 years of my life and never once needed my seat belt, but I still wear it for that one day when I do need it.
@timothylinn 4 ай бұрын
You really need to back up your claim that a standard household connection stresses your RV and potentially causes hot skin. You provided no rationale for either statement other than "RVs are designed for a 30A connection" which is a vague and meaningless statement. My power consumption, as tracked by my Victron Cerbo GX, never gets close to pulling 15A while heating my camper all winter off a plug in my garage. The only time a breaker flips is if I try to run something like a table saw off the same circuit. Additionally, I have configured my camper's electrical system to limit incoming current to 15A. Even if the electrical system is capable of drawing more, perhaps to charge my battery system, there are limits in place to prevent it. Now my use case is not everyone's use case, but the bottom line is that if your RV is not trying to pull more current than a circuit's rated capacity, there is no electrical difference between being connected to a 15A outlet and a 30A outlet. If there is a consideration I'm missing, I would welcome the feedback.
@WhyWait 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We sometimes often have ours trip using our dryer, space heater, coffee maker and fireplace on at the same time, all heating elements pulling a lot. All of these are worst case scenarios I talk about in the video and usually most likely not happen but they can. It’s a reverse polarity issue the house outlet itself could be having if you plug into the 20amp socket that you wouldn’t know about without an EMS or testing the outlet which nobody does. Most people won’t run an EMS inline while moochdicking. Rather than me typing a bunch here’s another great video on the subject. Link below. Todd breaks this exact situation down at the 1:00 minute mark in the video. 👍🏼 It’s a Good watch kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yfYL1918rXcps.htmlsi=5RPF085UYr8QKzk1 Plus if you use an extension cord to plug into a wall socket I think too many people don’t use a good 10 gauge extra heavy duty cord and one no longer than 50ft. Which can be a dangerous thing causing the cord to heat and possibly melt or start a fire by using the wrong extension cords. That’s the biggest problem along with the chance of reverse polarity possibly with the house outlet Thanks again for watching and commenting.👍🏼
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