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Making, storing, and using power wisely is important for happy vandwelling. Power issues can seem overwhelming and confusing; | Making, storing, and using power wisely is important for happy vandwelling. Power issues can seem overwhelming and confusing; | ||
+ | Before you spend money on making/ | ||
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+ | It may be useful to carry a gym bag with a power strip, extension cord, and any items that need to be charged. | ||
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+ | ===== the Big Picture ===== | ||
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+ | There are two generally-separate electrical systems in your vehicle((trailers don't have chassis power)): | ||
* **House power** (coach power, leisure power) is the (usually 12v) electrical system in the **living area**. | * **House power** (coach power, leisure power) is the (usually 12v) electrical system in the **living area**. |