There is a LOT of false advice going around about recharging your RV air conditioner. When I typed the search phrase “Can I recharge my RV air conditioner?” into Google, 8 of the first 10
Curious about the difference between a heat strip and a heat pump? Or which one costs more to heat your RV in the winter? What’s a Heat Strip in an RV? A heat strip is
Almost all RV air conditioners run off 120-volt AC electricity, which is what most campers call “shore power” or “grid power.” And as many RV owners learn to their dismay, you need to be plugged
Recently, I saw the results of a poll by RVLifestyle.com asking RV owners, “What features do you want in your next RV?” Number five by popularity was “ducted air conditioner.” For a split second, that
If you’re reading this guide to troubleshooting your RV air conditioner, I’m guessing something is wrong. So I’ll dispense with my usual hilariously clever introduction. Let’s get our hands dirty. But first, without any ado,
Welcome to my conspectus on the ubiquitous RV air conditioner. This post is for any and all RV owners! I’m going to serve up some FAQs about RV air conditioners, especially rooftop units. Even if
Old South residents have a saying: “The weather is close today.” According to a New Orleans friend of mine, that means the temperature and humidity are jus’ ‘bout th’ same. Example: 92 degrees Fahrenheit, 91%
I hate portable air conditioners. Hate is a strong word, but since this blog is G-rated, it’s all I can use. We’ve waged war against each other for over a decade. (I may have almost
“Hey, Ross, can I run my RV AC on battery? I want to go boondocking for the weekend and I don’t have a generator.” If I had a dollar every time I’ve been asked this
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