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RV Multiplex Control Systems: Low Current IO Module
About the Low Current IO Module – 00-01095-000 As mentioned in the last blog, the Road Commander RV Multiplex Control System is designed to control and monitor all modules on the RV or specialty vehicle. Today, we will focus on Road Commander’s Low Current IO Module or more simply, a lighting control. Simply put, this…
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RVing has a long and treasured history. It is believed to have been inspired by the roaming Roma caravans of the 1800s. However, the exact birth date of the RV is unknown. The Origins of RVing Early models such as the 1928 Ford Model House Car offered a solution for those who couldn’t afford both…
Read MoreTime Management in Emergency Situations
An EMT has just secured the patient into the ambulance, hooking them up to the necessary monitors and medical equipment. With the patient hooked up and rescue under way, for the EMT, managing their time is crucial. In a chaotic situation, keeping things under control and orderly is the key to the successful transfer. To…
Read MoreEnergy Management with Intellitec’s Automatic Energy Select Switch
Intellitec’s Automatic Energy Selector Switch allows two 20-Amp loads to share a single 20-Amp breaker on a RV’s electrical system. This intelligent energy management device automatically switches two AC loads as the demand requires. An example of this would be if your microwave, a temporary load, was on the same breaker as your HVAC system.…
Read MoreRV Rentals are Poised for Growth
After a roller coaster year during the pandemic, the RV industry is experiencing rapid growth to the point where there are backlogs in RV manufacturing. For those unable to find a recreational vehicle they want, renting a RV from a rental fleet dealer is the best way to experience the RV lifestyle. The RVRA (Recreational…
Read MoreRisks of Renting Out Your RV
Renting out an RV can be a smart decision. During this past year in the pandemic, the need to escape to the wilderness and get away has greatly increased. Websites like Cruise America, El Monte and Outdoorsy currently make it easy to rent a RV for use. While not everyone can afford to buy an…
Read MoreTypes of Power for an RV’s Electrical System
RVs use both AC and DC power to power the vehicle and the accessories used for daily living. The 12 Volt DC system runs the electrical components of the engine and battery for your RV. The 120 Volt AC system runs all the typical appliances and power outlets found in a RV. For the RV…
Read MoreIn With Old, In With the New
With the increase in interest of the RV lifestyle and getting away from the masses, there is a new focus on purchasing items that have links to the past to make their travels easier. In the past, a covered wagon made up the house and horses acted as the motor. No air conditioning or refrigerated…
Read MoreUpgrading an RV Electrical System
The RVIA Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Survey Buying an RV is a big undertaking. Figuring out how much you’ll be using it, what you will be using it for, and how much to spend are all factored into finding the right RV model for you. After researching and deciding, most would assume that everything is…
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