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RV Electrical Troubleshooting: The Complete DIY Guide for RV Owners: Understand, Diagnose & Fix Your RV Electrical System — Written by an NRVTA Certified RV Technician
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Stop Paying for Service Calls You Don't Need.
Every year, thousands of RV owners spend $150 to $300 on service calls for electrical problems they could have fixed themselves in under ten minutes.
A tripped breaker. A GFCI outlet that needs resetting. A battery disconnect switch that got bumped. A corroded terminal. These are not hard problems. You just need to know where to look.
Written by Thomas Snyder, NRVTA Certified RV Technician with Old Fart and Young Chick RV Tech in D'Iberville, Mississippi, this book puts real professional knowledge in your hands in plain English that anyone can understand. No electrical background required.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN INSIDE:
How your RV's two electrical systems work — 120V AC and 12V DC — explained simply. The exact tools you need and how to use a multimeter step by step. How to diagnose total power loss in 7 easy steps in the right order. How to safely reset breakers and replace blown fuses. Battery types, the complete voltage chart, and charging system troubleshooting. Shore power problems including 30-amp vs 50-amp, surge protectors, and partial power failures. Air conditioner, outlets, and inverter electrical diagnosis. Solar system basics and battery bank sizing for off-grid camping. Generator electrical problems and transfer switch diagnosis. Electrical safety rules that could save your life. A complete annual electrical maintenance checklist. Seasonal preparation for spring, summer, fall, and winter. A full diagnostic appendix with symptom index, voltage reference chart, fuse color chart, and complete glossary. A Quick Reference Card to print and keep in your RV toolbox.
THIS IS NOT A BOOK FULL OF COMPLICATED DIAGRAMS.
Every chapter is written the way Thomas explains things to customers after a service call — in plain friendly language with clear step-by-step instructions. If you can follow a recipe you can follow this book.
PERFECT FOR:
First-time RV owners who want to feel confident and prepared. Full-time RVers and snowbirds who need reliable on-the-road references. Anyone who just bought a new or used RV and wants to understand it. The perfect gift for the RV owner in your life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Thomas Snyder holds NRVTA certifications in RV Service Technology, Advanced Diagnostics, Solar Systems, and Generator Service. He operates Old Fart and Young Chick RV Tech — a fully mobile RV service business based in D'Iberville, Mississippi. After hundreds of service calls he knows exactly what RV owners don't know — and this book fixes that.
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- Print length104 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 10, 2026
- Dimensions6 x 0.24 x 9 inches
- ISBN-13979-8195263980
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From the Publisher
Written by a Real RV Expert
Thomas Snyder is an NRVTA-certified RV technician with hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing hundreds of RV electrical systems across the Gulf Coast. This isn't theory — it's real-world knowledge in plain English.
Know Your Power Systems
Understand how 12V DC and 120V AC work together in your RV — explained simply
Master the Multimeter
Learn exactly which tests to run and what the readings mean — no electrical background needed
Battery & Solar Diagnostics
Test and maintain your RV battery bank, understand charging stages, and troubleshoot solar system issues like a pro
Shore Power & Safe Connections
Learn how to safely connect shore power, diagnose ATS issues, and never get caught with a dead hookup again
Thomas Snyder and the Old Fart & Young Chick RV Tech team are committed to putting real professional knowledge in the hands of everyday RV owners. This is just the beginning - more guides covering generators, solar systems, and full-time RV living are on the way. Visit us at oldfartyoungchickrvtech.com to stay connected
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- ASIN : B0H1D22JLK
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : May 10, 2026
- Language : English
- Print length : 104 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8195263980
- Item Weight : 7.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.24 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #185,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #25 in Automotive Electrical Systems
- #32 in Automotive Testing & Certification
- #164 in Camping (Books)
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About the author

Thomas Snyder is an NRVTA-certified RV technician with advanced certifications in RV Service, Solar, and Generators. As co-owner of Old Fart & Young Chick RV Tech, he has built a reputation across the Gulf Coast for honest, expert mobile RV repair — serving areas from Biloxi and Gulfport to Mobile, Hattiesburg, and Slidell. When he's not on the road fixing rigs, Thomas channels his decades of hands-on experience into plain-language guides that empower RV owners to tackle their own repairs. His mission is to make RV ownership less intimidating and more enjoyable — one book at a time.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026Great book for any rv owner. Thorough and easy to read. Will most definitely save the reader money on repairs.
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