Replace RV Electrical Service Panel & Explanation Of How Electricity Works
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Certified Mobile RV Technician, Darren Koepp, shows you what can happen when the RV electrical service panel screws are left loose. This RV's neutrals all melted and could have easily started a fire. Watch as Darren junctions some replacement wiring, replaces the service panel, and explains how electricity works.
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I have been in the electrical industry since 1975. I have 4 unrestricted Masters licenses. all I can say is, you are spot on.
As a sparky myself the only thing that would have helped him more in this would have been a label maker. The color code system is a decent alternative, but for me personally labels make things way easier. Really glad to see him torque everything. I know some sparkys that don't even pay attention to torquing.
You are an exceptional Technician/Teacher/Proctor. It is truly a pleasure to watch a true professional who not only enjoys what he does, but has integrity that he is passing on to the next generation! I myself I have about 40 years Emergency/ specialty vehicle repair, so I’ve been around the block once or twice. God Bless you Sir….. 🇺🇸
After watching your video I want to say that after many years of being around electricity, your explanation of it was so simple. I am a General class Ham Radio Operator and part of the license process is for us to understand electrical theory. In our classes they have never used common phrases to AC Volts, amps, impedence, resistance like you did. In 45 minutes I learned more than many years of very smart hams trying to use theory to get us to understand electricity. Keep up the good video's.
I really enjoy your videos. As a plumber I’ve always been around electricity with only cursory understanding of how it works. As a new RVO owner I am more and more interested in understanding how it really works so I can maintain these systems myself so these videos are great. Thanks for putting it out there.
I am a carpenter by trade, but have been trying to understand electrical concepts (on the molecular scale) for over 20 years. I've had to solve related electrical problems that are the nature of the industry, but the lessons everyone talks about are so homogenized ,that any hope of true learning, means thinking outside the invisible "magnetic field" (or box). Your explanation has given me the best understanding so far, of this remarkable force that dominates our universe.
Hi Darren,
I must say this was a very through and helpful explanation of electricity and how it works. I came across your channel the other day,I have to say I pretty much watched all your videos , you do an outstanding job and I find them very informational and interesting to watch . I’m an aircraft technician by trade and have been RVing with with the family for years, I pretty much do all the work on my unit myself, I actually picked up a couple tips form a few of your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind comment and for being a part of this channel. My whole end-in-mind for this channel is so that folks can learn more about how to do some of these repairs themselves to save them on the repair bill. If I can do that then I have succeeded in my goal. We've got a busy summer season of repairs ahead of us and I plan on making many more videos so stay tuned.
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Great video! Love the analogies to help us understand a bit more how electric current works.
It just so happens I was camping this past weekend and my 12-volt interior lights were all flickering at the same time when the wind was blowing. Only happened a few times but I figured I had a bad ground somewhere. After you gave us our homework assignment lol, I went out and pulled the cover off my distribution panel of the jayco trailer. Even by looking at the ground coming back from the RV battery I could tell it was loose! You could move it back and forth with your fingers! Must have taken seven or eight turns with a screwdriver to get it tight. I'm sure one more trip would have caused me huge headaches! Thanks again.
This was the very best explaination I've ever heard for RV electrical. You made it clear enough for even a noobie like me to understand. I'm a college professor and I commend you on your use of analogy, backtracking for review and the injection of humor. That's how I teach too. The very, very best! I'm in Lake Stevens, just south of you, and I know who I'll call when I need RV help! Thank you!
Hi Darren,
great video, just have an issue with one of your explanations: The "unbalanced" Neutral. On a 120V system (generally the 30A plug) the Neutral cannot be unbalanced, because it has nothing to balance out. Hot in, Neutral out, nothing to balance. On a 240V system (generally 50A) , you have L1 and L2 and that's where the balancing act comes into play. Often different appliances are plugged into either L1 or L2, lets say, the draw on L1 is 25A, on L2 is 15A. That's where the Neutral balances out the returning Amperage at the Neutral bar to a roughly 20A average return to the central Neutral in the net. And this is the only place where you easily can have a different Amperage reading with your Amp meter.
Respectfully
Peter
Electricial Tradesman for 60 years and had the pleasure to work on RV's for the last four years.
I could easily be mistaken on this, but isn't it possible for the rig next to yours to cause an imbalance on the neutral AT THE POST? Notice ... I don't think this would effect heating at the circuit panel in your rig. I believe this WOULD explain heating of the neutral plugged into the post at an RV park. Any thoughts?
That is an awesome video. I love the first 20 minutes you explained how electricity works a grade 1 kid can understand.
That’s exactly what I needed for understanding
You have 1 follower more, you earned it
Finally, for 52 years minus child hood I have sought to understand electricity, really understand, and finally, I am getting so much clear direct images that show the real process that is occurring. I can see the parts of my systems now, grasp the way the energy moves, and why it moves, and the language to explain it.
This is phenomenal.
No one has ever allowed me into the mysteries of pure energy and the methods and procedures with which to manage it!!!!, with the clarity that worked for me, as this good man has done here.
God bless America, we are pretty good folk after all !*!*! * :< )
It would be a blast working with you! I love trouble shooting and understanding electricity, circuits and controls etc.! I get pumped going through these videos with you! I've got to get back into HVAC or maybe even RV service. Thank's for all the fun!
Nice video. The only thing that I would add is that electricity is caused by an imbalance. High energy on one side. Nature will not tolerate an imbalance. Like water, it is always trying to level out. If you ever see your voltage going real high and then real low, it is usually a broken neutral wire. Thanks for your videos. Really enjoy them.
Thanks for the comment David! I find myself going deeper and deeper into these topics and then try to stop myself - perhaps if I prepared a script I could present the information more coherently. I was an industrial automation systems engineer for over 25 years before I started this business (so I could be more involved in my kids childhood - engineering was great but no room for family balance eh') and I find myself jumping off the deep end with folks that may not know how to swim yet know what I mean? That is why I used the hot-potato and bicycle analogies, I made them up on the spot - I like your water analogy though!
Cheers,
Darren
The information is great! I made an RV 7 way tester like yours. Great idea! I drive film equipment and we are always having to quickly find solutions to all kinds of problems. Star trailers, 12v and 110 problems. Towing wiring problems. Great tip on being able to plug in the heating element for the refrigerator. If an actors refrig goes down, now I can be the hero until we can get it properly fixed. Thanks for making these videos!!
@@davidh7636 Thanks for watching and commenting. I have lots and lots of MacGyver type hacks to save the day. I hesitate sharing some because doing them bypasses the safety features - but sometimes you need to get something done to save the day. I hope I do not regret the frig heating element hack one day - LOL.
More video's coming out filled with tips and tricks to help you be the hero! Perhaps they will make a movie about you one day!!!
Cheers,
Darren Koepp
If I'm remembering correctly, electrons flow due to a difference in potential between the two end points in the circuit. That's why your cars alternator charges at 14 or slightly more volts. The alternator creates the difference in potential between itself and the battery. Does that sound right to you? Like I said, I'm working from old memory..
Thanks, I'm a maintenance tech and I work with and around voltages from 5 vdc to 480 vac 3 phase on plant equipment and cnc's pretty much daily. I also just got a 1982 GMC Midas. It's a whole new prospective thinking rv and I Thank You for your videos and helping you sort these systems out. Thanks for the homework too!
I totally LOVE this electrician! I don't say this often man , but you have a passion for making certain you're understood, with explanations, examples, past job site situations yeah very through. I'm a framer with desire to learn as much as I can about electrical. I just found my go to guy for all things electrical. I'm moving into an RV that's been sitting for 20 years this video has saved me untold headaches learning about the importance of torque values for different gauge wires. Thank you so much
Dude, lol, my late husband was a master electrician and could NEVER explain ANY of this stuff to me, but you used all the right analogies and now I FINALLY get it! Tire pressure by gallons per minute, grains in a bullet, etc.? YES! I understand THOSE things so now I finally understand volts by watts, hz, etc.! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Seriously, you have no idea how long I've been trying to wrap my head around those things so I could work on my RV properly and actually KNOW what I need!! YAY! LOL No really, thank you so much. wow
You are very welcome! I've been dealing with electricity since I was 7 working with my grandfather as an electrician helper - he died when I was 15 so I had several years to work with him. It also took me a while to get my head wrapped around all this but then all the sudden the thousand points of light came into focus and I understood. My explanations are not theoretically correct because electrons don't actually move they vibrate, but I think I was able to capture enough to help people understand the 80,000 ft view. Have a great New Year!
Absolutely excellent explanation of how a/c works etc electricity. Best one I've ever heard. Thanks! 👍👍
I've only been training as an rv tech for 4 years, and I am picking up a lot of things that will help me help customers better. Thank you
I'm so excited that I'm not the only one that explains how things work and diy instructions with rambling, 2 or 3 analogies per step!! I have an obsessive compulsive need to understand anything that I do or attempt to fix, before I start doing it! Especially electricity! My dad is a retired master electrician that had his own business 35 plus years and was also a fireman for 28 years before getting his general contractor's license and building houses, (meaning he then subcontracted the electrical) working smart not hard! ... Rambling.... But my mom has an RV that has electrical problems, and I had a standard understanding of what could be causing burnt wires at the light bulb recepticals which also crumble take the burnt bulb out! So I appreciate all explainations and trouble shooting you detailed! I actually related and kept up with you!! I'll be following you for other helpful tips! Thanks again!
Don't ever apologize for rambling, because when you "ramble" it is VALUE. It's like free spins at the casino! I'm a reloader and have always struggled trying to wrap my mind around electricity so when you started talking about grains as an analogy, light bulbs went off. Thanks for what you're doing.
Good video, good explainations.
I have been an instrument electrician for over 40 years with exp in residential, commercial, and Industrial electrical and mechanical.
And I got a lot from your video about RVs.
I have worked for several OEMs and none of them have ever torqued their screws.
Since I now have a 1996 Winnebago Sunrise, I have ordered a torquing screwdriver and will check every connection.
And I love how Winnebago connected 4 wires in-line to one wire going to 2 fuses in their chassis wiring. Yes one of the 4 wires came back and went to another fuse. What a cluster!
I just purchased an RV the video, was a little long, lol but the best one i found that actually helped me find the problem i was trying to find especially for a person like me that's never owned an RV, so i appreciate the vid, and the analogies..
I understand electricity better than all my Engineering classes i ever took in high school thank you.
this is absolutely superb, amazing to have this resource so close to Victoria, BC
Thanks for the very loooooooooong explanation of the electrical system!! I stuck through to the end. Good stuff!! Years back I owned a pop up camper. I had left the dead battery in not knowing it could damage anything. I figured I didn't remote camp so no harm right? Well, I learned the hard way. Apparently, the electrical panel worked very hard at trying to charge a very dead battery. As a result, the converter fried the entire unit. I had to replace the unit...lesson learned. Fast forward a few years later, my wife smells something electrical burning. Same unit. The neutral lug became loose probably while traveling. The lug was pop-riveted on the panel and there was a lot of play in it. As a result, it melted the neutral a bit. RESISTANCE!!!! I drilled out the lug from the panel and bolted on a new lug. The unit has worked fine ever since.
I appreciate your attention to detail. I have learned so much in the few weeks I've watched your videos. I also want to commend you on your family friendly language, it's unfortunate that many presenters can't express themselves without using vulgarity. Keep up the great work.
Great explainer! I just found your channel and can't be happier that I did. I've been learning a lot.
Okay... Let me just say this... This is a fantastic video!!! I stumbled on your video after looking for some issues I am having with my propane system in my TT. I was working on my issue while your video was playing in the background. I have have stopped my project to watch and listen. I have a love for electricity as I have been in the industry for 20 years. My friend... the way you have explained things is on point.. This video will truly help folks trying to learn.. I am impressed. Well done Sir.
Thank you so much! I have searched for days trying to figure out why my neutrals were burned! I only opened up my panel to see if there was room to put a transfer switch behind it. OMG! That's when I discovered the neutral wires were toasted. All of them black, and the neutral from the shore power cord literally broke off of the buss bar when I touched it. The lug on that wire was welded to the bar. The ground from the shore was rubbed through and there was a melted corner of the bus bar where it touched the ground wire. I cut back what I could and rewired the neutrals and tightened them up as much as I could. But, when running the AC yesterday, I measured the temperature of the wires - 355F!!! I shut down the air conditioner and the temp decreased. Now, with just the AC for the fridge running, the temp is about ambient. After watching this, I wan't to flip off the entire panel and just run the DC and propane! Do I need to do what you've done here? Replace the (1999 30A) power center? I feel like I want to replace the shore power cord too. It's wired directly to the panel and not a 30F/30M - just a 30M. This is a 1999 Winnie Brave SE 29A (F53). Uggh. I could cry thinking about how me, my son, and 3 dogs could have burned alive in that motorhome :-( - we've camped in it every weekend for 2 months.
Also, and I don't know if this is related, but before I discovered the burned wires, I had turned off the power to a circuit I was adding an outlet to (hybrid water heater addition). When I tested the circuit before cutting the wires, hot was 0V, neutral was 2V. When cutting the neutral wire, the GFI tripped at the outlet of my house where the MH is plugged in. The GFI in the MH did not (that was the circuit I was adding an outlet into). Would this indicate that there's an issue somewhere in that MH GFI?
I also have a Hughes Power Watchdog EPO. It doesn't detect an open neutral (it can detect open neutral on the MH side and the pedestal side).
I guess all of that was to ask; can all of this really be because of a loose connection at the neutral bar or could there be something going on up at the AC unit? Any help truly appreciated. I'm pretty handy, and if I can do this myself, I would rather do that then send it to an RV repair shop. But, I really need to make this safe before we take of in 10 days across country to the desert southwest.
I just bought a motorhome and I have to rewire it and this video really gave me a better understanding of the way electricity works in a camper. 👍 Thanks
Darren, These videos are great and if I have anything I can't resolve on my Arctic Fox, I will haul it up to Port Angeles from Oregon to have an expert repair! Thanks for the work you do.
I discovered your channel a couple weeks and ago. It's one of the best channels out there. Thanks for sharing your expertise from a technical aspect to running a RV mobile tech business. I'm current rapping up my level two at RVTI in Elkhart IN.
I think it was a Geat job at explaining from the ground up..lol. Actually, I'm in the process of teaching this info. to a lady friend of mine. She's eager to be self sufficient including Rig Maintenance. Now she's got additional reference material. Thanks.
You are an Awesome Individual. Thank you for your time and caring for others.
Without a doubt, the best RV channel. Awesome explination!
I’m going to take the knowledge you shared and try to replace my electrical service panel myself because Camping World said they can’t do it “in the field” and I can’t bring my unit in. So thank you for being so thorough!
Great video! I haven’t thought about electrical theory with your style of analogies before. Great job with your explanations!!
This a fantastic video. Your explanation s really clarified electrical terms. The wiring problems and solutions
were elucidated very well. Thank you
Another great explanation of how things work in our rv's. Thank you!
Great to video with great descriptions of AC/DC, induction, voltage and amperage. Thank you very much for this video.
Thanks Darren, I’m sitting here having my supper and your vlogs are my go to info for future projects,thanks for the tips.
Very well explained, this is very important. This guy gives you an education about it. I really enjoyed it
Hi Jasper,
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Happy Camping,
My RV Works Media Team
I am hooked on your content! You are an excellent Instructor. I know more about electricity than ever before!
Thanks Again Darren
Really excellent instruction! When you said “I have no idea” I thought what? what? Got me! 😂😂😂
At first, I thought this guy was pedantic and sped up 2 x. By the time I got to the end, I appreciated the video completely. Never knew there was a screwdriver for torquing.
Well no popcorn but nuts!!
Good job explaining.
I loved you #1 worker... good job Dakota!!
Humor is cool.
Great information, thanks for sharing. Going to go outside and do some home work.
I am so glad I found your video's, they are very helpful to me as I'm living in my little trailer and need to be able to troubleshoot and fix myself.
I like the rambling myself. A lot more info falls out 👍
Overall the video was good, if a bit long. I didn't care for the potato analogies or the nonlinear parts of the presentation (jumping from topic to topic). That said, it's clear you are a knowledgeable individual and I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. I have a strong background in electrical work and got some good value from watching this video. The criticism is offered in a constructive spirit. Will be looking to more of your videos!
Hi Daniel,
I very much appreciate your comment. I receive it in the spirit you sent it in - no worries.
I never know what I am going to say as I go unscripted and get on tangents explaining things, I did it on my battery video here too: ruclips.net/video/tuOnrt5x04c/видео.html
I was an industrial automation system engineer for 25 years before I started this RV repair business. Most recently commissioning and testing automated baggage handling systems at international airports and lots of field work for aerospace assembly equipment. So, I bring a lot of high-level and real world troubleshooting and diagnosis to the RV arena. I have been the tip of the spear on more than one occasion when the multi-million-dollar baggage system crashed, and it was up to me to get it up again so folks’ baggage can make it to the plane. Then to put the pieces together and understand what happened so we can make the system better. Don’t get me started on baggage tracking algorithms. After an hour I would just be warming up LOL!
I resigned that career so I could be around my kids more - ergo we started RVing and learned how to fix em’ - the rest is history.
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I appreciate you and your comment very much. Thanks for watching and contributing to making these video’s even better. I shall take a moment before I record and figure out where I need the video to go before I start rambling eh’.
Happy Camping!
Cheers,
Darren Koepp
@@MyRVWorks Oh wow... It took me a minute to make the connection between my comment and the video. I'm thinking this was one of my first ever comments when i'd just started following you. Much more used to your style and this point and if I may backtrack a little, your improv adds quite a bit (you've also gotten quite a bit better at it! lol). Thanks for being a sport Darren :)
Darren, the video was long but you covered a lot of theory. I like to use the water analogy, for resistance, I like to quote my electrical teacher, he told one student that to throw him into the hallway from the classroom there is less resistance if he opened the door first than if he didn't. I do not have a torque screwdriver and have always just used my own guess, I will be looking into a new driver as soon as I can find one here in Ontario. I have been around electrical for about fifty years and you are the first to point out torquing the screws to spec. I do not know anyone that has used an actual driver to check it. My dad was a full-time electrical contractor all his life. I will be soon. I will be going over the power panel in my Ibex trailer as soon as I get the new driver. A good job teaching your helper there well.
Very informative. I'm so glad I found your channel.
Your always the first one I go to when I have a problem or I am thinking of up-grading or just want to confirm my own diagnosis. As usual you have saved me a replacement job and now I only need a slight up grade. Your the best and 100 dependable Darren. I never start a job without double checking with you. Also like the guy a head of me don't apologize for any rambling, I you always seem to manage to pass one no less than one and usually 2 or 3 solid tips that I always find insightful and helpful. In fact on several occasions those tips solved the problem and saved me a lot of time. God Bless and Thanks again!
I like the way you use analogies and comparisons to explain electricity for Voltage and amps. Plus alternating current with the hot patato anoligies. I also have a better understanding of the Neutral wire.
I thoroughly enjoy listening to your explanations, I had a Stepfather that was Very thorough on explaining things so I could understand the functions of different mechanics ,,I Understand Your English My Good Man,,Remind Dakota NOBODY can teach you more that Your Dad.
Darren, YOU DA MAN !!!! I really enjoyed this video, and your style of teaching. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Bob from Grand Rapids MI
What a great video, start to finish. Great job.
I wish teachers could explain the way you did. Great job
I am planning to upgrade my travel trailer from 30 to 50 amp as a retired Electronics Tech. I am fairly confident that I can handle it, however I would love a video on this procedure. I know a few other RV folks who are not as knowledgeable that would like to upgrade as well, and also I may pick up some RV specific tips. Thanks !
I watched almost every second. Love ya brother. Thanks for all the new info.
Your videos helped me diagnose a bad converter.
Great video!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Excellent edification. Basic 101 electricity was great. Always need to re energize the gray matter especially at my age. Thanks for taking the time to make & post this. Quite an effort so a BIG thank you.Love the electrical side of things. Guess I picked up my Dads genes as he was an Electrician. LOL.
First time watched, n found your vidieos.
Very big help. I'm 64 disabled.thisis al I can aford to live in. 08 summerland camper.
Thank you very much I'm glad I found your Channel you did a great job thank you
Very very good source of information. Thanks a lot, keep your good work.
Wish there were more like you in so-cali
Excellent information! Thank you.
Thanks, thanks, and thanks again for all your time! i watch all your videos and they help me learn.
Regarding the cables in the power box, I've seen some RVers that use Ferrules terminal ends to prevent the screws from loosening over time.
Blue is usually the 3rd wire in 3 phase. So there's likely a 3 phase service to the park. The "hot" looks to be sized larger than neutral. Probably OK but convention is to have equal size wires.
Correct again!!! You are batting 1,000 here!!! LOL.
Have rebuilt electrical systems in massive office raised floors where Engineers required 200% neutral... 10 gauge hot wire 8 gauge neutral wire
I retired after 34 years as a Movie Electrician and a huge problem we had was the 60 cycle (Herz) A.C. vibrating screws, etc. loose on our lighting equipment. Every house I ever lived in needed screws tightened in the Main Panel for the same reason. Halfway thru my career we began switching from D.C. to A.C. and Direct Current never gave us any vibration problems but with A.C. sometimes we had to smack the side of the light to stop the loud vibration of some part inside our lights because it was interferring with the sound being recorded. Another thing we learned was that with some loads the neutral wires had to equal the hot wires...120 volt black leg, 120 volt red leg to make 240 volts run through 4/0 cable required 2 @ 4/0 cables for the neutral return. I think another problem you might be having with RV panels is that many of the wires are multi-stranded instead of solid and squish out sideways when fastened.
Interesting story, thanks for sharing it's always good to learn more about different things out there in the world. What we find in an RV is solid Romex Wire for the AC circuits and stranded wire for the DC circuit's. That's if they build them correctly. One of the biggest offenders is the pedestal where the RVs plug into. They're like toilet seats and no one ever takes care of them. The guy before you could have had dirty prongs because he dragged his cord through the mud and then plugged it into the receptacle. Then you come along and plug in and your plug confronts resistance from this dirty plug. Therefor the electrons backup and create heat upstream in your RV!!!
Great explanations. Thank you.
Excellent explanation with a plethora of applicable tips. Thank you!
I had a shore power plug melt badly on the neutral leg. It only happened once at one camp ground. I replaced the plug and went nuts trying to find a short on my rv... no joy. It probably was the site pedestal... as I've never had an issue since then. I was going to ask what to check for when you get to a site... but you answered it. ;-) Awesome channel!
Thanks for the comment. Yes, pedestals found in RV parks take a tremendous amount of abuse from everyone else that's ever plugged in with their dirty prongs and melted plugs. You owe it to yourself to check the pedestal before you plug into it. They're like toilet seats lol
@@MyRVWorks Do you have a forum in which questions could be asked? I know your the real deal and I'd be willing to pay for for a couple minutes of your time and thoughts on the matter. It's a question regarding a gas valve on a hydroflame 8232 furnace. Following your video, I quickly diagnosed the problem. I got it working no problem, but I do want to replace the valve. Finding a suitable replacement is what we'd be discussing.
@@srmj71 Have you watched this video: ruclips.net/video/elpPdk_MSbU/видео.html
On my website I do have a resource with service manuals. I don't have all of them but I do have many uploaded there. From that resource you may be able to identify your model and a parts list.
THANK YOU . you have opened my eyes about electricity
Thanks a lot. Your anology is informative for me. I have a better understanding of the relationship of proton, electron envolments in traveling in wire and it's relationship to it's size.
I watched all of video. Great job. SEMPER FI .👏🙏
WOW Great job I have been a ham 40+ years & ran crews as Iron Worker for 30+ years you did a bang up job .... Over the years I have had 6 rv,s all had problems ....Thanks dick small. 85 years young
Incredibly informative video! I learned a ton. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Darren love your comments love your videos I’ve learned so much from you I had that happen to my camper with the neutral wires melted together now I understand why thanks
Love this learned a bunch
You giving me so much inside information that I Now I find more simpler thank you so much for your information it has been a great help keep your videos coming they are a wonderful source of information I really dig it that you give so much inside information thanks again John Barker
In the email I referred to a lighting strike that took out power ,is wire I thought until now and receiving a power bill over $185.00 it has increased 25 or more every month and I thought air conditioning at first now ? I just don't know please help . I can do most anything with proper instruction and you are the only one I have found on here that gives specific numbers to your reasoning!!!
Very good explanation I have checked my plug running 100 degrees. Have seen some of rubber looks melted. Prongs look good. Should I change out my plug
Please do a video on RV owner tools suggestions (all in one video) such as torque screwdrivers, electrical meters, lubricants, testers, tape, markers etc,
Hi Peter,
Are you a mind reader??? LOL! I have exactly that in pre-production now. I have had lots of customers not sure how to use a multi-meter so I plan on introducing multi-meters in the tool-box video and then a follow-up video focusing on specific tools that may need more in-depth training I can offer.
Stay tuned! I appreciate you being part of my channel, Thanks for watching and commenting.
Cheers,
Darren Koepp
Learned a lot on this vid. I know nothing about electricity lol..but I need to learn asap.
Learned a bunch and subscribed. Thanks!
Great to hear and thanks for subscribing. Should have new videos coming out in Jan.
I bought a 1978 Dodge sportsman RV that is a POS on the inside, it has a solar panel and all appliances should work, I know nothing about RV's and I'm so overwhelmed, I want to fix it up completely for as little money as possible while living in it. Your video is helping me understand some of the basics. I want to take out all the interior lights and put in battery led lights so they don't use up any of the available electricity, I don't know how strong that solar panel is either, I hope it will provide enough power to live on.
Very well explained. And to the point. A good video to watch. I subscribed to your channel. I've been an electronic tech my whole life..... I came across this video because I have a problem with my 2004 Pace Arrow 37C. When I unplug it from shore power and push both battery disconnect switches, both the Coach batteries and the chassis battery will drain down to 5.44 volts in a week or so. And stop their. Theses batteries are not supposed to be tied together. I'm still fighting it and looking for the problem. Anyway good video, it should help people. Thanks, Tommy
thank you for doing these videos, would never of known to check torque on screws, going to buy one
Man you should be teaching electrical systems at a collage. Their are a not of people that could learn from you experience
me for one. I learn everything, or a new way to look at something every time I watch your videos keep up the good work ! !
I will keep my life jacket near if it will keep you making these videos. I was a coal miner here in the southern states. I was kind of
forced into early retirement several years ago. I was working over 3,000' underground when a like 10 ' wall fell on me forcing me
to the ground. I'm trying to learn a lot so when I do get my RV I can do some of the jobs or at least know that someone is doing me
wrong on a repair. I just do not want to know nothing so I can't be taken advantage of. Again from my heart Thank YOU.
Have been watching all your videos, your an awesome teacher!
Glad I found this channel.
Thank you for making this video
Great detail video for a newbie and green horn
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Hi Joe,
Thanks for the comment! Glad I could help...
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Darren Koepp
You had me, you lost me….you had me again, then you lost me again… in the end I do have a better understanding! Thank you!
I would stick with one analogy. Water is the one I use. This is great I've been a tech all my life and never seen a neutral fail that was great data. I've bought an old RV and the electric is a mess. I can do ohms law calcs in my sleep so I'm not worried. I'll be watching all your videos.
Thanks for the reply and hope you enjoy the videos. There are quite a few other RV techs on here that are enjoying them as well.
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Darren. Loved this video with your explanations and your examples. That was a nice simple way to let people who no nothing about electricity get a basic understanding.
One question about the meter though when reading ac. It was my understanding that the meter leads gave you the difference between the hot wire and the return wire because the electric is only 110 coming in.... not 220. Can you explain?
Keep the videos coming even if you don't think its interesting. The viewers enjoy it.
Thanks
Bobby
Regarding the meter leads. Think of the AC sine wave (if I were connect my oscilloscope up you would see it clearly) the electrons are passing through the conductor, alternating the time they're on the top of the wave and the bottom of the wave. What you're reading on that meter is the average. So if half the time the wave is at 220 and the other half of the time the wave is at 0 than the average is 110. So the meter displays 110 not 220. My meter is a 'True RMS' meter so there's a lot more math behind it to account for digital switching circuits, dimmer switches, ballasts Etc. but the concept is the same. I know we're always talking about residential circuit as being 110-115 things like that but technically it's 220 + 0 happening so fast that you are average at 110-115. To use a water analogy think of the ocean with the waves. They say the sea is 2 feet, for example, I would imagine you would have the bottom of the wave as zero in the top of the wave at four feet, so they say two feet to average maybe that helps...
I am never to old to learn something new. Thanks for the explanation. @@MyRVWorks