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

Tim gives you a basic understanding of the electrical system in your RV. He walks you through the basics of AC and DC power, shore power, battery hookups, GFCI, fuses, inverters, converters, extension cords, and much more!
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[@monamendiola1]

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]

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

[@stevenwilliams2601]

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

[@JossinJax]

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 😅

[@msclairesstuff3179]

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

[@williamhannah8950]

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!

[@arthursampe3036]

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

[@millacentbystander2992]

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.

[@woodheatberger3667]

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.

[@lloydmorrison2321]

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.

[@MrPooner33]

Literally the the best video regarding RVs. 💯

[@gilbertchcs]

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]

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...!

[@Firemedic1957]

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!

[@bruceallen2736]

Your my new go to guy! Your Chauffeur, J Bruce, Hollywood North 🇨🇦

[@RealtorNewBernNC]

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

[@mjremy2605]

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!

[@Calvindebest]

Two things. Amps are not the speed of electricity. Amps are the volume. A better analogy is water flow. Voltage is the pressure. Amps is the amount of water flowing. The other thing is a ground fault explanation. GFI or GFCI measure what current goes out of the receptacle. And what comes back to the receptacle. If the two aren’t the same there is a ground fault and the receptacle will trip. Good video.

[@meli9636]

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!

[@mustdiekat]

So true

[@annafraley5388]

Very good class. 😎👍👌 I like the explanation of Parallel 7:30 and Series hook ups.✅

[@dasoldier777]

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.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

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

[@ERNIEBERNY]

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[@perezleticia27]

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[@etripp111]

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

[@hometownclassic]

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]

😂😂👋🤓💞

[@UtwoBed]

Personally I like using water supply piping as the analogy to Volts and Amps. Voltage is like the water pressure, and amps is the volume of water passing through the pipe. This also correlates to wire sizes.

[@jeffrobles993]

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

[@paulikjahgirian6090]

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

[@nolannorris1250]

This is so old school. Quality , like things used to be

[@jimhunt3488]

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

[@orlindaventura8567]

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

[@amandaenloe3100]

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

[@D1Golf]

Excellent! Just bough a RV and needed that information.

[@noahrogers1603]

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

[@rthelionheart]

I have nothing but the utmost respect for electricity.

[@theresareineke6753]

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

[@roldarnesen5767]

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.

[@rp-9866]

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!

[@SDDrewGS4]

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!

[@motoadventureentertainment3850]

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

[@DillonPeterson]

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

[@roygreen1881]

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

[@bigpurplebeard740]

So helpful. Thanks for the video.

[@changecontroldiet6314]

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!

[@tamaku2903]

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

[@jamesmnoblesjr9062]

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

[@kittieyoung3311]

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

[@aaronwesley930]

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

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

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

[@rubengranillo7923]

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.

[@MudRFunR]

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

[@kendroog7507]

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

[@MrSpeedFrk]

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

[@kevinharris5164]

I wished Tim was my teachers throughout my education journey!

[@MrAtom1982]

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

[@leaperrins8373]

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

[@sillyme2846]

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

[@sherry3661]

Awesomely explained! Thank you!

[@phantom_reaper1238]

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

[@Inublue50]

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!

[@vincentbumgarner588]

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.

[@halfdanforseth9987]

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.

[@montauk06]

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

[@TheOrlandopatriot]

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!!

[@jlolson53]

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

[@samanthabusch750]

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

[@unidentifiedfilmz5844]

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

[@monchichi6]

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!

[@djblevins1728]

Good video Stacey Keach 👍👍

[@ronmccarty7537]

What an utterly fantastic video! Thank you very much!

[@italiansunrunner]

Love these videos. Hes like the Ron Swanson of RVs

[@tthomas9160]

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

[@corkycoreson1403]

Excellent video! VERY helpful!

[@SteveSpinella]

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.

[@luismorato8647]

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

[@myrontruex4196]

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

[@glennwillis2417]

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.

[@ronaldwilliamson8803]

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

[@Coopdundee]

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

[@anestholiver]

Thanks for a wonderful explanations!!!

[@qwiklok]

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

[@WATCHLLS]

Really enjoy your video’s. Lots to learn when it comes to RV systems. Cheers Rob

[@carrinfamily7]

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

[@borrinktom]

man thank you sir. you taught me so much just now and i am grateful beyond words! possibly i can get this coach back to working and ill have a happy wife! lol thanks again sir!

[@danwood844]

Great information, well done. Thanks!!

[@richardainsworth6590]

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.

[@canadianthought]

Was just getting into this at 14 minutes, then it ended. Was curious about transfer switches, how solar fits in, everything. Great start though

[@max1chase166]

That was SUPER and very well done, Ilearned a lot, I will refer your video to my RV club for member to view at our next campout.

[@cliffordabernathy9070]

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.

[@RVersity]

Always learning something new! Electricity and propane scare me on my RV. I'm still learning all the volts and what pulls what amount of power. Thanks for sharing the Ac/DC breakdown!

[@johndobb8239]

Great video. Thanks so much!!

[@waypointman]

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

[@OttawaMale43]

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]

Fantastic straight forward explanations!

[@nealwhicher6915]

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

[@GM-ul1el]

You are a 10 as an instructor, very informative, thanks.

[@snibushds]

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

[@mromeyn]

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!!

[@paddlesupriver2875]

Thank you for this video ! Made my problem a quick fix.

[@livingsongministry]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@floydrturbo1]

Another great teaching video from you. Thanks

[@larry3034]

Interesting and educational, you may have saved lives❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you!

[@SasquatchArtistBenoit]

You’re the “Joe Friday” of the RV electrical world. Thank you