Understanding Rv Electrical Systems

The electrical system in your rv can seem complex and confusing until you have a basic understanding of how it works.

Understanding rv electrical systems.

He walks you through the basics of ac and dc power shore power battery hookups gf. After all your rig s fancy wiring is what powers all the creature comforts that make traveling in this way so attractive like your microwave or your air conditioning unit or your coffee maker. Your rv actually has three separate electrical systems. If there is one thing that separates rving from traditional camping it s the comfort of electricity.

A 12 volt dc electrical system and a 120 volt ac system. We are primarily concerned with the 12 volt dc and 120 volt ac coach systems. The electrical system in your rv is quite simple and very similar to your home with the 12 volt stuff added in. We have packed a lot of technical information in this post but tried to keep it as understandable as possible.

Your rv has two separate electrical systems. One rv two electrical systems. It might not be as exciting as poring over your road maps or travel journal busily planning your next destination. Tim gives you a basic understanding of the electrical system in your rv.

The 12 volt system is powered by a battery or in some cases multiple batteries and it powers things such as the start up on your water heater furnace and refrigerator plus most of the lights in your rv s living space your water pump your carbon. Final thoughts on understanding your rv electrical system.