RV Electrical & Battery Problems

Should My RV Converter Stay On All the Time?

Your RV converter seems to run whenever you’re plugged in. Here’s when that’s normal, when it should quiet down, and what can signal a problem.

Something is quietly killing your RV battery. Here’s how I track down hidden 12V draws without randomly pulling wires or replacing parts.

That “full” RV battery may be fooling you. Here’s why the reading looks good until you actually start using power.

You flipped the battery disconnect, so why is the battery still dead? The answer may be hiding in how your camper is actually wired.

Wondering how an RV works? See how its electrical, water, propane, tanks, appliances and other major systems work together.

Can your RV converter work without a battery connected? Usually yes, but some RV equipment may still need the battery. Here’s what changes.

What does RV shore power mean? See what happens when you plug in, what it powers, how it charges your battery, and where 30 vs. 50 amp fits in.

Yes, your RV converter normally charges the house battery when you’re plugged in. Here’s how it works and why your battery sometimes still goes dead.

Is 12 volts good or nearly dead? RV battery numbers can fool you. Here’s how to tell what your reading is really saying.

RV battery not charging? Find the likely problem before replacing the battery, converter or other electrical parts.

RV battery dying overnight? These hidden power draws and battery problems can drain it while your camper seems completely off.

Can’t find your RV converter? I’ll show you the most common hiding spots, what it looks like, and how to tell if it’s built into your power center.