Summer is in full swing! It’s the season of RV adventures, camping and cookouts. At SmartPlug, we’re all about safety. We thought it’d be the perfect time to share some safety tips before you head out on your next excursion. Mike Sokol is the nation’s leading authority on RV electricity. He is the author of “No Shock Zone,”a guide to learning about the electric in your RV and how to avoid being shocked. Recently he…
Adventure season is here! For many RVers, the season is just beginning and it’s the perfect time to do a routine check on your camper. Before you head out, be sure to follow along with this handy checklist to avoid problems on the road: Do A Safety Check– Do you have smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, LP gas detectors, fire extinguishers and a first aid kit on board? These are all essential to a safe…
As lifestyles go, RVing is one of the more laid-back, focused more on enjoying family and nature than pumping adrenaline. But a scorched shore power connection is enough to get the pulse racing of the most seasoned RVer. It means the electrical connection overheated and is close to a critically failure. The revolutionary SmartPlug overcomes the shortfalls of a traditional twist-style connection. With it, RVers worry less about electrical equipment and more about when to…
Mother Nature and RVers don’t always see eye-to-eye, especially when it comes to cold weather. But with SmartPlugSystems onboard, she can bring on her worst and not affect the safe flow of electricity to the RV, nor dampen the spirits of those who appreciate four-season camping. When it’s time to plug into the pedestal, the SmartPlug System can’t be beaten. Its SUPERFLEX50 50A 125/250V 30′ dual configuration cord set remains flexible and easy to coil…
Nothing makes us prouder than when we hear from happy SmartPlug users! Check out our latest review from RV enthusiast, John: “You guys are amazing. I received a 50 cord seal kit some time ago and installed the proper size cord seal today. You even included a new gasket with the kit, THANK YOU! Your customer service (which is of utmost importance to me) is World Class too.I read the article about SmartPlug in Trailer…
October is fire safety month! With fire being one of the leading causes of RV loss in the US, we thought it would be the perfect time to share fire safety tips to follow before you leave for your next RV adventure. Before You Leave Have 3 fire extinguishers available in your RV, make sure every passenger knows where they are and how to use them. Ensure your carbon monoxide, propane detector,and smoke detector are…
Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Do you know what to get the outdoorsy, adventure type of Dad in your life? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Here are our top 4 picks for Father’s Day gifts: 1. Yeti Hopper Backflip Cooler Yeti Coolers have taken the boating and RV industry by storm recently and for good reason –they work! These coolers are built to keep their contents cold for days. This…
While most people may think the Winter season calls for closing up your RV, it can actually be a great time to take a trip. You can use your RV to to escape to warmer weather this winter season. Here’s SmartPlug’s “coolest” winter RV destinations: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina If you’re an RV snowbird that wants the beach experience, you really can’t do much better than Myrtle Beach. This area is home to several RV…
