RV Walk-Thru: Electrical - Learn about the electrical system on your RV

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @PicklesArePickles
    @PicklesArePickles 14 дней назад +1

    I am a female that just plugged something in and if a fuse went screamed fix it. Spoiled most of my life and remained ignorant on how electrical power works. I am now 56 years old and homeless living in a travel trailer in Canada. I like how you teach I can understand and follow along. Thank you for your time and knowledge and your willingness to share.

  • @WayneBrix-d6z
    @WayneBrix-d6z 3 месяца назад +3

    In all my 77years I have never had this explained so simply. You are gifted!

  • @arthursampe3036
    @arthursampe3036 6 лет назад +6

    I have searched everywhere and nothing better than this RUclips video for explaining in plain language about RV wiring.

  • @stevenwilliams2601
    @stevenwilliams2601 Год назад +13

    Thank you Sir! This is probably the best dumbed-down and well explained tutorial I've ever watched.

  • @msclairesstuff3179
    @msclairesstuff3179 9 месяцев назад +2

    My good Sir, you're the first person to finally explain all things electrical in my RV. You are the ⚡Power Guru! ⚡

  • @williamhannah8950
    @williamhannah8950 7 лет назад +2

    I just started working around RVs. When customers ask about the different plugs, I tell them I don't know and I ask the manager. After watching your video, I now know the manager doesn't know either. Now I can give the customer the right information in an intelligent way. Thank you so much for breaking this down, I will watch this a couple of times but now I'm not in the dark. lol pardon the pun
    Please...MORE. You are great!

  • @monamendiola1
    @monamendiola1 Год назад +13

    OMG!!!! THIS WAS SOO GOOD. JUST GOT MY RV. IM 64 YEAR OLD FEMALE AND TOTALLY BRAIN IMTIMADATION BLOCKAGE ABOUT THIS KIND OF THINGS. I WISH HE HAD ACTUAL CLASSES THAT COVERS EVERYTHING

    • @stv111play
      @stv111play 6 месяцев назад

      im 62 guy, first rv, very confused but this guy answered some questions.

  • @JossinJax
    @JossinJax Год назад +5

    I dunno why, but the series/parallel battery configuration animation made more sense than two semesters of calc based physics and lab at university. Thanks! This video is great. I just had to look up “dry camping” is all 😅

  • @millacentbystander2992
    @millacentbystander2992 3 года назад +15

    Can this guy do every instructional video on youtube please.
    I'm just now seeing this 4 years later.
    Why is this guy not in every commercial representing every major company.
    He's like the Sam Elliot of tutorial, diy and walkthrough videos.
    Why are we not paying this man for simply being alive.
    My god some tutorials that are so long or blisteringly pointless that lead to dead ends or learning absolutely.
    This guy is gold. He's everybodys favorite mentor
    Somebody please make a movie about this guy.
    Or clone him for christs sake.
    Amazing video I'm an expert now seriously.
    He makes it so simple and easy.
    Thank you so much.

  • @gilbertchcs
    @gilbertchcs 6 лет назад +27

    Wow, this is truly the first video I actually understood on my RV and electrical system. I was just about giving up until I saw the video. I’ll still use a professional but at least I don’t feel dumb. Excellent teaching skills, easy and very helpful analogies with a very “you can do it attitude”. Thank You so much!

  • @toddhaumann
    @toddhaumann 3 года назад +25

    This video should be required for everyone. I'm serious!!! I'm getting all my kids to watch this now. I appreciate your even toned explanations and the great content you put together. I have a friend who almost lost his life because he knew automotive power well and thought it would be the same with 220vAC, you can imagine what happened. Thanks for this, I'll be sharing as I hope others do as well. Regards...!

  • @lloydmorrison2321
    @lloydmorrison2321 8 лет назад +1

    I am SO glad you instructed this video. So many folks think 220 volt is the same as 110 when they see the strange plugs.

  • @rp-9866
    @rp-9866 5 лет назад +1

    I know this video is 5 years old, (as of this comment) but the info is timeless. In just a few minutes it helped me grasp things like inverter/converter. Thanks so much. Subscribed!

  • @dasoldier777
    @dasoldier777 9 лет назад +2

    THANK YOU! my brother is a mechanic and tried to explain vehicle electricity to me and it was like trying to understand a foreign language. You saved me a lot of trouble.

  • @jimhunt3488
    @jimhunt3488 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video. I'm a 30 year tradesman and I learned a ton about RV electrical. Thank you.

  • @paulikjahgirian6090
    @paulikjahgirian6090 3 года назад

    I watch lots of videos about how the electricityworks inRV but honesty this guy is the best one
    He explain very simple & right on point
    Thank u so much

  • @Firemedic1957
    @Firemedic1957 8 лет назад +4

    Tim... Simply EXCELLENT! To the point, relevant and not a time-waster! Thanks for honoring your viewers by giving us the "skinny" without needless info!

  • @meli9636
    @meli9636 4 года назад +6

    This guy is a good teacher. I will still need to watch this a few more times and save it for reference when what I gather fades away but I appreciate the very clear explanations. I was tired of not knowing anything about this!

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 3 года назад +15

    What an excellent tutorial on RV power systems. Clear, concise, humorous, with diagrams. Made it so clear.
    I learned what blew my DC system too - the old circuit breaker that most likely has to be replaced. This saved me a major expense and many hours of head scratching. Very much appreciated, thank you!

  • @RealtorNewBernNC
    @RealtorNewBernNC Год назад +2

    Loved it. I'm getting close to knowing how to run my RV without blowing it up, Thanks, Tim.

  • @roldarnesen5767
    @roldarnesen5767 6 лет назад +23

    Tim, can't tell you how much I appreciate this. We're going into a full-time living RV situation. I'm adequate with construction and most things that would fit under DIY projects, my one glaring weakness being electrical. Have gained alot just from this intro on the subject.

  • @roygreen1881
    @roygreen1881 4 года назад +2

    This Man,his explanations and his knowledge of everything he talks about is to be Commended! I'm by no means a rookie with electrical, AC or DC but after two weeks of trying to explaining to my wife after we had a fire in our RV how electrical works and why we couldn't "JUST HOOK IT UP AND PLUG IT IN!" This Man made my life once again liveable! Thank You and keep up the good work.GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND STAY SAFE! THANKFULLY YOURS Roy& Suzzan Green Aransas Pass Texas

  • @changecontroldiet6314
    @changecontroldiet6314 5 лет назад +1

    just wanted to say thank you, you saved a camping trip for my family. My AC to DC converter went on my camper and I had a basic understanding of electricity and was able to problem solve this after watching your video. Thank you!

  • @SDDrewGS4
    @SDDrewGS4 4 года назад +1

    I know many others have commented on your instructing but I must also say well done! I learned a lot from this video! Thank you so much!

  • @MrAtom1982
    @MrAtom1982 6 лет назад

    I have watched dozens of videos on electricity and its components and this is the # 1

  • @jeffrobles993
    @jeffrobles993 2 года назад +1

    Easy to understand, practical and educational. Complete explanations and directions. Great video.

  • @noahrogers1603
    @noahrogers1603 4 года назад +1

    I cannot thank you enough. Everyone with an RV should see this. I did exactly what you described in the beginning.

  • @woodheatberger3667
    @woodheatberger3667 7 месяцев назад

    By far, the best video explaining electric in RVs that I’ve ever seen super thorough explains everything like you’re in kindergarten, which is awesome. I will be subscribing to your channel. It is perfect.

  • @leaperrins8373
    @leaperrins8373 7 лет назад

    Wow, thanks so much for this simple video. As a single female who knows nothing about electrics but needs to, it's really helpful!

  • @simbadurio444
    @simbadurio444 5 месяцев назад

    Oh my goodness. This was so good. I thought I understood the electrical system and was going to skim through this video. I'm glad I set my ego aside and watched the entire video. Probably the best video on RV electricity I've watched. Kudos to you. Liked and subscribed.

  • @theresareineke6753
    @theresareineke6753 5 лет назад +7

    Great explanation - from someone who has a healthy fear of electricity! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @glennwillis2417
    @glennwillis2417 7 лет назад

    I learnt more about electricity from your video than I have from searching the internet over many hours. Well done and I look forward to watching more video from you.

  • @TheOrlandopatriot
    @TheOrlandopatriot 7 лет назад +1

    What a great summary!! Although familiar with both AC and DC power (conceptually) I did quite a bit of research when buying my travel trailer to better understand the electrical system. I wish I had found this first!! This summary covers most of the basics and could have kept me from having to watch multiple videos and reading multiple articles. They were still very helpful but this summary covers most of the basics all in one view. Well done!!

  • @Inublue50
    @Inublue50 3 года назад +1

    Wow. As a newcomer to electrical engineering and circuitry, this explanation was extremely valuable! I bought a 2001 winnebago 31ft and I have trying to figure out why my generator wasn't working. Without being too invasive, I wanted to put my electromagnetic knowledge to the test but without any prior hands on experience, I was as useless as someone without any knowledge of electricity. You really helped me see and see the relevance of my studies in a real world situation and also help me further my non-invasive investigation of the generator so thank you two times!

  • @motoadventureentertainment3850
    @motoadventureentertainment3850 2 года назад +2

    Amazing video. So detailed that I literally have no questions.

  • @orlindaventura8567
    @orlindaventura8567 4 года назад +1

    Very informative. Thank you! Your explanation was thorough and slow enough to understand.

  • @vincentbumgarner588
    @vincentbumgarner588 2 года назад

    Thanks for the a/c d/c tutorial. I am an auto technician and am familiar with both types. This was as clear and concise as I've ever heard. Have saved it for reference to watch before I get started, so I don't get hurt because of forgetfulness.

  • @jamesmnoblesjr9062
    @jamesmnoblesjr9062 4 года назад +1

    Great tutorial.Yes, I'm a residential, commercial, industrial electrician.Very informative.

  • @samanthabusch750
    @samanthabusch750 Год назад +1

    this is the first video thats actually helped me thank you soo much i was bumed when it ended

  • @MrPooner33
    @MrPooner33 7 месяцев назад

    Literally the the best video regarding RVs. 💯

  • @luismorato8647
    @luismorato8647 6 лет назад

    One of the best instructors very high education info please post more videos

  • @richardainsworth6590
    @richardainsworth6590 4 года назад +1

    Best video I have seen very informative thank you very much I just got a RV for the first time and this give confidence how Everything works.

  • @monchichi6
    @monchichi6 9 лет назад +9

    Wow. Best explanation ever. My wonderful electrician was over yesterday and explained about the extension cord length and not running too many amps while plugged into house power. But this demonstration tied all the pieces together and made it all make perfect sense. Thank you so much!

  • @halfdanforseth9987
    @halfdanforseth9987 3 года назад +2

    This is the most straight forward, concise and informative video on RV electricity I have encountered. I am grateful for all I learned and I thank you and congratulate you for producing this video. IT IS A MUST WATCH FOR ANYONE WITH AN RV.

  • @sillyme2846
    @sillyme2846 3 года назад

    You, Sir, are my hero. Perfect Layman's terminology.

  • @amandaenloe3100
    @amandaenloe3100 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the concise explanation of the RV electrical system.

  • @qwiklok
    @qwiklok 3 года назад

    Well done. One of the best. Simple, straightforward, easycti fully understand.

  • @aaronwesley930
    @aaronwesley930 3 года назад +2

    Wow! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You made this topic very simple and easy to understand!

  • @Coopdundee
    @Coopdundee 2 года назад

    Best presentation and easiest to understand, your a professional and a voice that's perfect, thanks

  • @ronaldwilliamson8803
    @ronaldwilliamson8803 6 лет назад +3

    This guy is really smart, he knows what he's doing. I like the way he explained stuff, as well.

  • @kittieyoung3311
    @kittieyoung3311 Год назад +1

    Thank you, so much I found my GFCI problem and fixed it from this video.

  • @CrystalChiEuphoricGardens
    @CrystalChiEuphoricGardens 7 лет назад

    I have watched many videos,your the first one that makes sense step by step thanks

  • @kevinharris5164
    @kevinharris5164 3 года назад +1

    I wished Tim was my teachers throughout my education journey!

  • @erichkestler1934
    @erichkestler1934 6 лет назад

    The best and easy to understand video on AC & DC I've seen in RUclips.

  • @kendroog7507
    @kendroog7507 4 года назад +1

    great explanation....your delivery of the message was very good. thank you

  • @tamaku2903
    @tamaku2903 4 года назад +3

    Wow this is the first video i've seen that breaks it all the way down NICE!

  • @unidentifiedfilmz5844
    @unidentifiedfilmz5844 5 лет назад +1

    U R A Beast!!! Nobody could explain this any better!!! Excellent video 👍👍

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf 4 года назад +127

    Just by the mustache, you can tell this guy means business.

    • @ERNIEBERNY
      @ERNIEBERNY 2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @perezleticia27
      @perezleticia27 2 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @etripp111
      @etripp111 2 года назад +2

      Yup, that's the first thing I said in my best Ned Flanders' voice, 'check out the ole broomelee broom.'

    • @hometownclassic
      @hometownclassic 2 года назад +5

      Never underestimate the power of the mustache. It has started wars’ brokered peace, and stolen hearts. This dude did the best at explaining this topic. I’m going to stop shaving my upper lip effective immediately.

    • @sherakeeoriley5384
      @sherakeeoriley5384 2 года назад

      😂😂👋🤓💞

  • @johnolejnik3270
    @johnolejnik3270 4 года назад +1

    Best instruction video and informative. Well done thanks.

  • @DillonPeterson
    @DillonPeterson 4 года назад +6

    I didn't want the video to end it was so good! Some quality education.

  • @myrontruex4196
    @myrontruex4196 7 лет назад +2

    This is an excellent tutorial. This took a long time to perfect and I really appreciate having it to use for the RV forums I am on daily. I will be posting this video link often. There are so many rvers that just have no clue in the beginning

  • @ronmccarty7537
    @ronmccarty7537 4 года назад +2

    What an utterly fantastic video! Thank you very much!

  • @msgt1942
    @msgt1942 4 года назад +1

    Amazing explanation GREAT JOB sir! How can anyone not like this video.

  • @rthelionheart
    @rthelionheart 4 года назад +1

    I have nothing but the utmost respect for electricity.

  • @cliffordabernathy9070
    @cliffordabernathy9070 5 лет назад

    I had just bought an RV to restore.and parts of the electrical system had been damaged by the person attempting to restore it before me. Being very familiar with residential wiring but not RV wiring I found this video very helpful. Some might complain about him being too simplistic. But simple is easier to understand.

  • @stobbinsboy
    @stobbinsboy 5 лет назад +1

    Best explanation ever. On anything. Strong work!

  • @floydrturbo1
    @floydrturbo1 4 года назад +1

    Another great teaching video from you. Thanks

  • @Yukionnaarchive
    @Yukionnaarchive 5 лет назад

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video we have just bought an RV and had no idea that not just anyone can work on the wiring. So thank you-you saved me and my kid's life.

  • @bethanyfern6869
    @bethanyfern6869 2 года назад

    This video was very knowledgeable. Both me and my son learned a lot about RV power today 👍

  • @waypointman
    @waypointman 4 года назад +1

    Outstanding video! You solved some long standing mysteries for me very plainly in a matter of minutes. Great work, thank you.

  • @MrOrlandolu
    @MrOrlandolu 6 лет назад

    Thank you it is very useful every RV guys should watch and learn...

  • @tomjeffersonwasright2288
    @tomjeffersonwasright2288 6 лет назад

    The beginning drags on? To me, my life is worth a bit of extra time. Thanks for a great presentation ! ! !

  • @phantom_reaper1238
    @phantom_reaper1238 Год назад +1

    An excellent video, now I can say I know the electrical system of my RV

  • @OttawaMale43
    @OttawaMale43 9 лет назад +1

    Excellent vid. New operator to a RV and was wondering exactly what was using what kind of power and now i know. I am electrically inclined but this really helped. Thank you

  • @vicmerle57
    @vicmerle57 Год назад +1

    Fantastic straight forward explanations!

  • @rubengranillo7923
    @rubengranillo7923 Год назад

    Thanks for this video . I love the way you explain it . I have a 1960 travel trailer that I need to check or change all the wiring.

  • @jlolson53
    @jlolson53 4 года назад +1

    An excellent example of a well-done tutorial. Clear as a mountain lake and almost as entertaining. ;)

  • @nealwhicher6915
    @nealwhicher6915 2 года назад

    I used to have a master electrical license and still found your video very interesting

  • @penumbranm
    @penumbranm 5 лет назад

    Excellent lecture and demonstration. Thank you very much for posting this. You have an EXCELLENT way of explaining technical topics. Well done! Much appreciated! Thank you!

  • @MrSpeedFrk
    @MrSpeedFrk Год назад

    Useful and straight to the point, in a friendly academic type of way, I miss these type of instruction videos ... , this is like something from the 80s no politics, no agendas, no crazy ads bizarre type of skits ... everything today is a clown show

  • @tthomas9160
    @tthomas9160 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much for solid information, with no intro or stupid background music.

  • @terrycochrane1
    @terrycochrane1 5 месяцев назад

    This was more than helpful. Thank you so much. 🎉 well worth watching.

  • @ericmcdonald9735
    @ericmcdonald9735 5 лет назад

    Wow first time i understand the difference in amps and volts. great job!!!!

  • @phillipmendoza593
    @phillipmendoza593 6 лет назад

    WOW! Great video. Well done, Tim. (not sure why ANYONE would give this a thumbs down...regardless of your experience level) ...kudos!

  • @snibushds
    @snibushds 7 лет назад +1

    Very helpful video. Clear and understandable. Great job explaining and giving safety warnings.

  • @carrinfamily7
    @carrinfamily7 9 лет назад +6

    Thank you! That was a great video introduction to electricity and RVs. It's definitely one I'll watch again.

  • @SteveSpinella
    @SteveSpinella 3 года назад +2

    You didn't tell me anything I didn't know, but I gave you a thumbs up and subscribed because...you said it so well! I'll be checking out what else you've put out.

  • @MudRFunR
    @MudRFunR 4 года назад +1

    Some very useful information! I learned much of this in school but a good refresher is always good, thanks!

  • @maryraymond3563
    @maryraymond3563 7 лет назад +5

    I found this very helpful and will watching again I am sure. While I don't plan to work on the electrical I do want a good understanding of the principles so I can't be taken advantage of by unethical people. I think most people are basically honest but sometimes people have set notions and want to convince you to do something that is not necessary. I want to know enough to know what I need and what I don't. This video will help me in that area.

  • @setht.1181
    @setht.1181 2 месяца назад

    You are such a good educator.

  • @danwood844
    @danwood844 4 года назад +1

    Great information, well done. Thanks!!

  • @madel4902
    @madel4902 4 года назад +1

    Great video. Easy to follow and the diagrams are done very well.

  • @mromeyn
    @mromeyn 8 лет назад +10

    Thank you so much for making something that seems so complicated much more understandable!! First time RVer here. Good to know the 12v and DC system better!!

  • @sherry3661
    @sherry3661 3 года назад +1

    Awesomely explained! Thank you!

  • @corkycoreson1403
    @corkycoreson1403 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video! VERY helpful!

  • @johnchristman1453
    @johnchristman1453 2 года назад +1

    Excellent information. I am planning on moving into a trailer to be closer to job opportunities. The trailer I'm moving into has two 24V battery, being told that the system is only 12V. I was puzzled and a bit concerned so looking up electrical systems about trailers/rvs to be more informed. I've had some experience with electricity working on houses on and off throughout the years but when it came to the trailer, I felt like I couldn't really apply all of my previous knowledge to figure it out. The other part is that I didn't know about the power cord adapters going down in amps, that was super important. I'm going to be careful not to overload the system with too many things running. Thanks :)
    P.S. no worries on being long winded, its good to refresh and learn something new, still enjoyed and listened every second of it. That story of the neighbor hooking up that woman's trailer with 220v plug was a shock to hear but good to know.
    P.S.S. Never know if one day we might be able to see something to maybe help someone and save lives with this kind of information. This kind of information and knowledge awareness could potentially have one person save an entire family living in rv/trailer. Amazing

  • @laurijorgenson6683
    @laurijorgenson6683 4 года назад +1

    This was so excellent. What a great and informative video. Thank you very much!

  • @montauk06
    @montauk06 9 лет назад +40

    Great Info well Explained,looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @CarolynsRVLife
    @CarolynsRVLife 8 лет назад +162

    This is the best explanation of my Class C electrical system I've ever seen or heard. Very well done. Thank you!

    • @reviewinganythingjustcuz
      @reviewinganythingjustcuz 6 лет назад +5

      hi carolyn! im subscribed to your channel!

    • @tonyastokley5165
      @tonyastokley5165 2 года назад

      @Carolyn’s RV Life !I just started following you ! Lol and I agree he really makes it as simple as can be and understandable! Ty Steven of Rv set up ! Sadly I’ve watched so many videos and none have really broke it down to understand like this video and understanding basics makes learning other stuff so much faster cause you now can understand the main ways rvs are set up !