We now have all 8 - RV Maintenance Take Home Technician Series Courses available in our store for purchase in one bundle. These are the course title included in this bundle.

• RV Electrical
• RV Plumbing
• RV Propane
• RV Refrigerators
• RV Air Conditioners
• RV Water Heaters
• RV Furnace
• RV Exterior

Regular price for all these courses if you purchased separately would be  $576.00 but in this bundle you are receiving almost a 50% discount taking the sale price to $297.00  This is a set you will want for your library so you can do the work yourself.

30 Amp vs. 50 Amp Power Cords – Which One is Yours?

Why is it you can only run one air conditioner at a time on the  30 Amp power cord but if you have the 50 Amp power cord you can operate both air conditioners?

Then we hear other RVers use the terms Amps? Volts? Watts? What does all this mean?  You just want to sit and enjoy the scenery but instead you are sitting in the dark?  How can you determine the limits of your RV electrical systems?

There are 3 electrical systems in your RV

• 12 Volt DC (direct current - automotive type battery) that runs the exterior running lights, stop lights and turn signals of your coach.  On a trailer they are powered through the 7 way pin connector from your tow vehicle. On a motorized unit they are powered by your chassis alternator and battery just like your car.
• 12 Volt DC (direct current - deep cycle battery type) that powers all the 12 volt lights, fresh water pump, circuit boards for your appliances, propane detector, room slide outs and powered leveling jacks. The converter (fancy battery charger) that takes 120 volts AC like we have at home wall receptacles and changes it to 12 volts DC for this deep cycle battery.
• 120 Volts AC (alternating current like we have at home) that powers the air conditioner, microwave, electric element in the water heater, ceiling fans and wall receptacles and the AC to DC converter.  This 120 Volts AC gets its power from the 30 or 50 amp power cord we plug into the pedestal shore power or generator.

Most electrical products have a label or plate on them that list voltage, amperage and sometimes the watts it will use.  What does all that mean?

Voltage – is the “push” that the electricity has.  Voltage is the same to electricity that water pressure is to a water system.  Voltage is either 12 volts DC (direct current) or 120 volts AC.

Amperage - is the flow of electricity.  Amperage is the same to electricity as gallons of water flow is to a water system.  The size and length of the wire carrying the amperage or current determines how much flow we can have.

Wattage or Watts – is the power of the work that can be done.  Watts is figured by taking the voltage and multiplying it by the amperage.

Every electrical device has a wattage or power rating.  For example: We rate our generators by the wattage they produce.

Recreational Vehicles come with one of two power cords.  The power cord is either rated at 30 amp or 50 amp at 120 volts AC.

50 amp & 30 amp Power Cord

So if you Rig has a 30 Amp power cord, you will have a 3,600 Watts or 3.6 KW (kilowatts) to run all your 120 volt AC appliances.

The 30 Amp power cord has a black wire as it power leg, white wire as its neutral leg and a green ground wire.

If you Rig has a 50 Amp power cord, you will have 12,000 Watts or 12 KW (kilowatts). Yes you read that correctly….12,000 Watts of Power available to use.

The 50 Amp power cord has 2 hot or power legs.  One is black and the other is red.  Each hot leg is capable of carrying 50 Amps.  One white wire is the neutral and the other wire is the green ground wire.

Typically, motor homes and 5th wheels will have the 50 amp power cord to handle their power requirements.  It is the ‘extra’ power that allows you to operate that 2nd air conditioner.

It is surprising how fast your AMPS add up which cause your circuit breaker to trip. Sometimes the individual circuit breaker for those powers appliances will trip other times it is the main circuit breaker that goes.  When you locate that tripped ciricuit breaker you flip it to the OFF position then back to the ON position.

Typical Power Requirements for your RV Devices

Air Condition – 15,000 BTU                       12.5 amps x 120 volts= 1,500 watts

(your air conditioner will somtimes pull 20 to 30 amps to get started)

Electric Water Heater – 6 gallon               12.5 amps x 120 volts= 1,500 watts

Microwave Oven                                             12.8 amps x 120 volts= 1,536 watts

Electric Coffee Pot                                                9 amps x 120 volts= 1,080 watts

Toaster                                                                   10 amps x 120 volts= 1,200 watts

Hair Dryer                                                             10 amps x 120 volts= 1,200 watts

TV                                                                               2 amps x 120 volts=     240 watts

Dirt Devil hand vacuum                                    2 amps x 120 volts=     240 watts

Electric Frying pan                                          10 amps x 120 volts=  1,200 watts

Iron                                                                        10 amps x 120 volts=1,200 watts

Food Processor                                                     6 amps x 120 volts=  720 watts

Crock Pot                                                              1.5 amps x 120 volts=   180 watts

Heating Pad                                                           .5 amps x 120 volts=      60 watts

Take a minute and  figure how much power you are using. It is suprising how fast it adds up. You can trip your breaker and be in the dark.

We must become good managers of our power usage so we can enjoy the RVing Lifestyle.

It’s our job to help you keep your wheels rolling…we’ll see you down the highway!!!

Order the 6 hour Electrical Course by clicking here!

Dear Terry and Evada,  

I recently purchased your Gold Club DVD set. When purchasing items on the internet, you never know what you will actually receive. However, I took the chance and certainly glad I did. The DVD’s arrived quickly and within the first few minutes of viewing the first DVD, I was sold.

After watching all of the DVD’s, I was able to fix some existing problems with my own RV and able to help 3 other people fix problems on their RV’s as well. The DVD’s paid for themselves within the first 3 weeks.  

The most frustrating part about owning an RV is encountering a problem with it, then calling the RV repair shop only to hear them say they cannot get you in for repair for 2-3 weeks. I am confident that I can fix 80% of my RV problems now.

Anyone that presently owns a RV or planning to purchase a RV soon, should consider purchasing these DVD’s. Please keep me informed about any upcoming class or new DVD’s that you are offering.

Thanks for your help.    

Sincerely,

Larry Rodgers

Dave & Janice Evans

This is an blog which was written by Janice and Dave Evans who are Workampers and have had RV Maintenance issues to deal with…just like everybody else. However, here is the way that they have chosen to deal with their issues. Here is their blog : Ready to Go Fulltime RVing

We met the Evans when we were doing RV Maintenance seminars in Houston, TX at PPL Motorhomes.  We found out that they were workampers and are subscribers of Workamper News. I have been working for Workamper News since November of last year doing their press releases and social media.   So because of that, we promote the workamping lifestyle and Workamper News where ever we should go.  Janice and Dave shared with us their past in workamping and what dreams they are currently striving toward.  What a great couple they are so I suggest that you follow their travels and be a part in sharing in their dreams…..  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ready-to-Go-Full-Time-RVing/140059842696916

RV Inspector Course

Looking to buy an RV? Or have you one you need to maintain?  Take a look at the Professor’s library of new products on DIY that are now available in the STORE.  Remembering that 80% of the work that is done on your RV can be done by YOU if someone will just show you how.

So let the Professor guide you step-by-step from buying your RV to maintaining your rig. 

•  *RV Inspector
• *Knowing Your RV Electrical Systems
• * Becoming an Certified RV Walk Through Technician
• * RV Appliance Maintenance (4 pack DVDs)
• * Know Your RV – A Guided Tour
• * Texas RV Professor Shows You How
• * Atwood Water Heater Repair

RVing is one of the most enjoyable lifestyles you can have. To make it more fulfilling you need to take a few minutes and do an inventory of your needs, lifestyle and how you plan on using your unit.

2) 15 Minute Make Over for Your RV Air Conditioner

The Air Conditioner on top of a Recreational Vehicle is one of the most overworked and under serviced appliances on the coach. A few simple procedures will help keep your unit operating at its peak performance.

3) 30 Amp vs. 50 Amp Power Cords – Which One is Yours?

Did You Know? – More Facts from America’s RV Expert   30 Amp vs. 50 Amp Power Cords – Which One is Yours?

http://mobilervacademy.com/topics/did-you-know-facts-from-the-professor/

Terry & Evada Cooper

Terry Cooper – America’s RV Expert along with his wife Evada Cooper, do a live webinar titled ‘My RV Kitchen w/Lady E ‘ which is now recorded so you can listen at your leisure.  Has your RV Kitchen been a little frustrating to understand how it all works?  Evada has lived the fulltime RVing lifestyle before and talks about how by not knowing how the RV Kitchen works can cause life to be somewhat complicated. 

Also learn how to choose your appliances and etc that are best for you and to get maximum usage from your own RV Kitchen.  Come spend 90 minutes with the Coopers as they help you understand your RV Kitchen.

By clicking on this link, you will register your name and email address which will allow the recording to open immediately. However, you will receive an email with the URL that will allow you to listen at a future time, as well.  http://www.workamper.com/rvprofessor/myrvkitchen/

www.workamper.com/rvprofessor/takehometech

• Water Systems for the RV 
• Recreational Vehicle Exterior Inspections and Repairs
• Propane Systems
• Servicing Your RV Air Conditioner
• Maintaining the RV Furnace
• Recreational Vehicle Water Heaters 
• Recreational Vehicle Absorption type Refrigerators
•  Maintaining the RV Furnace
• Electrical Systems
• Becoming an RV Inspector 
• Becoming a Certified Walk – Through Technician

March 29, 2010 Heber Springs, AR – Workamper News, declares April as being Workamper Education Awareness Month. Starting off on Thursday, April 1st – Workamper University’s Instructors; Jaimie Hall Bruzenak of RV Lifestyle Experts and Terry Cooper of Mobile RV Academy are holding an informative Webinar on the benefits of RV education and specials being offered through the University.

Steve Anderson, Editor of Workamper News explains. “After 23 years of helping thousands of great people find great jobs at great places, I know one thing never changes: Education is priceless! Whether someone is dreaming to jump out into the Workamper lifestyle in the near future or has been Workamping for some time now, the lack of education can cause the road to be full of obstacles that will interfere and delay that great workamper experience that everyone is looking for. With that in mind, we are promoting RV education Awareness in the entire month of April with several planned events and discounts that I encourage everyone to take advantage of.”

“All individual Prerecorded Educational Webinars, taught by the University Instructors, are being discounted 15% off the regular prices. Plus, we are encouraging everyone to attend the three planned Live Webinar Events scheduled for April 1st, 13th and 29th to receive even deeper discounts up to 25% off. With these incentives, there is no excuse for not making the commitment of becoming educated about the RV lifestyle and RV maintenance. Education always heightens the opportunities for success. It’s our job to help anyone become a successful Workamper.” says Anderson.

Andersons encourages all to attend the first planned Live Event, April 1st, 2010 at 7p.m. Central Time. Sign up for the 75 minute webinar at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/392727818

To purchase any of the pre-recorded RV educational courses, please visit: http://www.workamper.com/WKN2008_university/index.cfm

For additional information, please visit www.Workamper.com or call the business office at (800) 446-5627 during the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-F. For over 23 years: Workamper News has been helping Great People …find Great Jobs …at Great Places.