YouTube video explaining RV Electrical Systems

[milkmania]

It may have already been posted... But I found these videos helpful

They're not horribly long, but I thought I'd pass them along
Video 1) http://youtu.be/yMeNcRGVcUE
Video 2) http://youtu.be/v6s9yeT1Hd0
Video 3) http://youtu.be/iZFmCjpguYc
Video 4) http://youtu.be/rfKsSCA5cS8
Video 5) http://youtu.be/IGKkHhHlTOM
Video 6) http://youtu.be/JWmalBWVQsQ
Video 7) http://youtu.be/EfgVdVsjJSI

[ol trunt]

MM, good post to get the discussion going. Like you I reviewed the 7 chapters. I found the discussion of volts and amps to be the most informative.

Here is another vid which goes into a more hands on look at RV electrical systems--I'm sure there are many more. Jack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DpI...e#t=463.736678

[milkmania]

Originally Posted by ol trunt

MM, good post to get the discussion going. Like you I reviewed the 7 chapters. I found the discussion of volts and amps to be the most informative.

Here is another vid which goes into a more hands on look at RV electrical systems--I'm sure there are many more. Jack

Thanks for the link!
I originally started my search when I was looking for a transfer switch.
I was really shocked how inexpensive they were. The ones I was looking at were in the $100 - $200 range. I figured they'd start at $350 and go up as most electrical equipment does!

Example:
Powermax 50 Amp Automatic RV Generator Transfer Switch PMTS 50 | eBay

Since I know less about electrical than I know about Diesel engines (shinola), I thought I'd ask a few that may know.
1) I want to use that Generac 15,000 watt, 60amp, 120/240volt gen head... How do I run through the transfer switch with 120 AND 240, so I can run clothes dryer very infrequently (single full time RV'er) but, will operate two 13,500 btu roof air units pulling 15amps each.

2) I've decided against trying a 240volt mini-split simply because RV sites won't have 220v shore power.

3) anybody care to give description on how they're powering their bus? I'm not so much interested in solar yet, (but can see it in the future)

[BusFiend]

Originally Posted by milkmania

Thanks for the link!
I originally started my search when I was looking for a transfer switch.
I was really shocked how inexpensive they were. The ones I was looking at were in the $100 - $200 range. I figured they'd start at $350 and go up as most electrical equipment does!

Example:
Powermax 50 Amp Automatic RV Generator Transfer Switch PMTS 50 | eBay

Since I know less about electrical than I know about Diesel engines (shinola), I thought I'd ask a few that may know.
1) I want to use that Generac 15,000 watt, 60amp, 120/240volt gen head... How do I run through the transfer switch with 120 AND 240, so I can run clothes dryer very infrequently (single full time RV'er) but, will operate two 13,500 btu roof air units pulling 15amps each.

2) I've decided against trying a 240volt mini-split simply because RV sites won't have 220v shore power
3) anybody care to give description on how they're powering their bus? I'm not so much interested in solar yet, (but can see it in the future)

Look around a bit. Very affordable 120V mini-splits are now available.

[milkmania]

Originally Posted by BusFiend

Look around a bit. Very affordable 120V mini-splits are now available.

Been seeing them, and they're VERY APPEALING!
But, then you're limited on the location for indoor unit... Either front or rear bulkhead or an interior right angle wall.

It's not crossed off my list, for sure!
My shower pan is about 46" square, so I know I'll be building a wall around it, so I could incorporate the mini-split on the other side of shower walls... Possibly both bathroom walls facing front and rear of coach

[05FrieghtlinerThomas]

very informative, thank you...

[05FrieghtlinerThomas]

referring to the 7 videos..