Cold weather and beautiful snowy sights are finally here. RVing with a stunning snow-blanketed view can bring you peace and serenity like no other. Traveling with the cold calls for careful planning to keep you warm during your overnight stays. Any one problem can cause your beautiful trip to turn to a frosty disaster! Although it may be tricky to have both you and yourRV stay warm, we’ve come up with some of the best…
SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the recreational and commercial marine, RV and specialty vehicle markets, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global VP of Sales and Marketing. He joins the company during a transitional period as incumbent Terry Gilliland prepares his retirement in early 2020. Tony Barber, CEO, made the announcement. Bailey brings decades of marine and RV manufacturing sales and marketing experience to SmartPlug. Most recently,…
Faulty shore power connections are one of the leading causes of marine fires. It’s important to always keep a close eye on the condition of your connections and to take the necessary safety precautions. Do A Safety Check Often It’s time to update and replace your electrical connection if you notice any of the following: Signs of Melting or Discoloration Don’t ignore any signs of burning or melting. This is a red flag something is…
We love when customers send us photos of their SmartPlug installed on their RV or boat! We recently received photos of the Adonia, a really unique and special boat, equipped with our 50A system and new marine cord. Here is some information about the Adonia: A 60-foot flagship yacht docked at the Waterside Marina to highlight the revamped Waterside District. Adonia –meaning beautiful woman or goddess in Greek –is the flagship boat for Waterway Guide,…
For most people, winter means hibernation time. But, for RV adventurers, winter brings with it some beautiful RV destinations. Snow frosted mountains, icy lake campgrounds… doesn’t that sound peaceful? Before you head out for the winter, we wanted to share some important tips to help keep you safe and warm: Insulate: Keep as much warmth inside the RV as possible by insulating. Use thick rugs to help add an additional barrier to the cold floor….
Buyers are increasingly expecting residential-like electrical systems on new RVs. Faced with dealing with the massive power draws imposed by an ever-growing list of onboard appliances, devices,and outlets, savvy RV builders are increasingly turning to SmartPlug Systems’ revolutionary SmartPlug for their shore power connection solution. It’s an effective strategy for separating themselves from the competition. Safety is a significant, yet often untapped, selling point that resonates with a broad consumer base. The SmartPlug’s unique design…
What comes to mind when it’s time to plug in your boat or RV? Fear? Pain? Confusion? Frustration? Four letter words? Is this twisted enough? Is my connection aligned properly? If this sounds familiar or if plugging in has become a bummer… we’ve got a better way for you! The SmartPlug is a revolutionary shore power system designed to replace the outdated and problematic twist-type design in use today. It’s intuitive to use and provides…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Do you have a romantic RV adventure planned? Or maybe you’ll enjoy date night on your boat? No matter how you plan to celebrate, remember –safe is sexy! Before your mind begins to wander, let us clarify. By “safe”we, of course,mean practicing safe boating and RVing!Queue SmartPlug… SmartPlug’s 4-Stage solution protects against overheating–the #1 cause of shower power failure and fires.Loose connections are addressed by a sleeve design…
