RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement

  Author:    Bill Moeller, Jan Moeller, Bill Moeller, Jan Moeller
  ISBN:    007042778X
  Sales Rank:    280946
  Published:    1994-10-01
  Publisher:    International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
  # Pages:    272
  Binding:    Paperback
  Avg. Rating:    4.0 based on 9 reviews
  Used Offers:    15 from $13.37
  Amazon Price:    $15.61
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RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement
  
This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly" and "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"
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10-22-07 3 1\1
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This publication provides a good overall view. Unfortunately for my situation it did not address my power converter problem. Like most publications out there it concentrates more on the self contained RV or what I would call a Motor Home not the towable. I suspect this is due in part to the commonality of parts and variations in dealer provided options. It dosen't really explain how to test the converter/charger so for DIY it falls short.
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10-22-07 3 3\3
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This publication provides a good overall view. Unfortunately for my situation it did not address my power converter problem. Like most publications out there it concentrates more on the self contained RV or what I would call a Motor Home not the towable. I suspect this is due in part to the commonality of parts and variations in dealer provided options. It dosen't really explain how to test the converter/charger so for DIY it falls short.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-30 11:01:39 EST)
04-11-07 4 (NA)
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This is a highly detailed book on RV Electrical Systems. If you are a little bit of a tec head this book may be for you.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-12 06:24:53 EST)
04-10-07 4 (NA)
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This is a highly detailed book on RV Electrical Systems. If you are a little bit of a tec head this book may be for you.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-11 06:24:03 EST)
02-13-07 4 2\2
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The book is wonderful and easy to follow with good illustrations and photographs. It covers pretty much the gammut of electrical items found on an RV -- way more than I will probably need, but its good to know it's all there. The book was purchased used and the description stated in excellent condition, but when it arrived, it was not what I would call excellent -- dog eared pages and warped pages- like the top end of the pages had gotten wet. It is still very readable and usable, but I strongly disagree with the booksellers rating of its quality.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 14:58:47 EST)
02-12-07 4 2\2
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The book is wonderful and easy to follow with good illustrations and photographs. It covers pretty much the gammut of electrical items found on an RV -- way more than I will probably need, but its good to know it's all there. The book was purchased used and the description stated in excellent condition, but when it arrived, it was not what I would call excellent -- dog eared pages and warped pages- like the top end of the pages had gotten wet. It is still very readable and usable, but I strongly disagree with the booksellers rating of its quality.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-11 06:24:03 EST)
05-13-06 4 2\3
(Hide Review...)  Easy to understand in plain english!
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This will teach most (non-electrician by trade) people many useful things that will make their trips more enjoyable.(reduce operator error).
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 14:58:47 EST)
02-19-06 4 4\4
(Hide Review...)  Easy-to-understand information for do-it-yourselfers
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Bought book to help plan an RV electrical system upgrade and it more than met my expectations. Found the book fairly easy to understand with a wealth of specific information about the "whys" and "wherefores" of wire, fuses, circuits, batteries, battery charging, electrical loads, etc. Author also includes a wealth of technical info for tech types who want greater detail.
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02-18-06 4 1\1
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Bought book to help plan an RV electrical system upgrade and it more than met my expectations. Found the book fairly easy to understand with a wealth of specific information about the "whys" and "wherefores" of wire, fuses, circuits, batteries, battery charging, electrical loads, etc. Author also includes a wealth of technical info for tech types who want greater detail.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-26 05:02:10 EST)
08-10-04 5 7\9
(Hide Review...)  Moeller's "RV Electrical Systems" a Live Wire!
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As the co-author of "RV Boondocking Basics--A Guide to Living Without Utility Hookups" (available on Amazon) I not only have read, but keep on my active RV bookshelf the Moellers' tome. It's thick, but covers a wide variety of important topics that all RVers, not just "do it yourselfers" need to be aware of.

From low voltage to "shore power" circuits, the Moellers explain in clear language how to maintain, operate, and KEEP SAFE with electricty in and around your RV. Diagrams, illustrations, and photos make it a well-used book around our rig.

A great book!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-10 14:58:47 EST)
12-24-01 5 13\14
(Hide Review...)  Wonderful! Basic hand tool skills and abilities required
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This book descibes electricity, batteries, control circuits et al in the right level of detail to allow the person with basic hand eye coordination to troubleshoot if not fix almost any electrical problem the RV'er might encounter. Many simple diagrams to aid in the understanding of concepts and tracing of problems. The book does assume the reader will have a knowledge of basic hand tools, the skill to use them and an ability to convert the porvided knowledge into action. One must be able to look at the drawings in the book and locate the item on the RV. Highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what makes the electrical system tick in their RV.
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11-26-01 1 5\13
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This book has a write up on it's back cover that would lead you to believe that it is the answer to all your RV problems and questions. Not true! It is the most worthless, frustrating piece of printed matter that we have ever read. The Moller's wasted almost the entire text with descriptions of tools that one might use, and have a nasty habit of titling a paragraph "Troubleshooting a Whatever" then telling you that the only tests that can be performed are as previously described in this chapter. Yup, you guessed it.... nothing previously described.
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08-23-01 5 9\10
(Hide Review...)  Practical and Understandable Guide to RV Electrical Systems
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The first thing that struck me about this book was that it explained things in plain, everyday English! Sure there were a couple of sections in the DC half of the book that started to get technical, but the many examples of the real-life problems and the solutions used helped bring these sections into perspective and helped with the understanding of why the technical things exist.

There were a great many tips and hints that were also very practical for those who cannot afford the expensive test equipment and many of the tools could be purchased or built from parts found at the neighborhood hardware store.

This book should be in every RVer's library.

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