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Seminars
RV ELECTRICITY
Presented by: Mike Sokol
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sessions: Wednesday – Friday
11 a.m. - 12 noon, Saturday
Press Room, Giant Center,
Rink Level
OPTIMIZING THE 12-VOLT
BATTERY SYSTEM
Presented by: Gary Bunzer,
The RV Doctor
3 p.m. – 5p.m.
Sessions: Wednesday – Saturday
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday
Champions Club
Giant Center, Main Concourse
Without question, the majority of today’s technical
problems associated with RVs involve one of the 12-volt
battery systems. Rarely, if ever, does any RV, new or used,
leave the dealer’s lot or its home base with all battery
systems operating at optimum performance. In order to
optimize the DC battery system, some configurations are
better than others. In this seminar, Gary explains why
and how to determine if your battery bank is balanced
and being charged correctly and completely.
RVS AND SOLAR ENERGY
Presented by: Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sessions: Wednesday – Saturday
Champions Club
Giant Center, Main concourse
The words “solar energy” and “RVs” have been mentioned
sporadically in the same sentence since the 1970s,
however, not many owners or coach builders gave it
much credence. Has technology finally legitimatized the
viability of adding solar power to an RV? Yes! Learn the
benefits of adding an effective solar charging system in
this seminar. The important components, the issues, the
solutions, will be addressed in this session.
More seminar descriptions on pages
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Learn about testing a campground pedestal, how to plug
into shore power, how much power is available from 20-,
30- and 50-amp outlets, using dog-bone adapters and
extension cords for shore power, surge protector basics and
why you need one, and testing for hot-skin/stray-voltage
and what to do should you find one.
Mike Sokol is an electrical engineer with more than 40
years experience. He has worked in industrial and military
power on projects of all sizes. His experience as a concert
sound engineer, facilitating performances with generators
and ensuring stage safety, brought him to the RV scene.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT TOWING
EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR TRAVEL
TRAILER OR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER
Presented by: Tom Romero, REESE/Horizon Global
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday
Power Play, Giant Center, Main Concourse
Learn how to choose the correct 5th wheel hitch
and mounting systems, correct receiver hitch,
weight distribution and sway control for towable
trailers. Join the discussion on choosing the correct
brake controller to meet your towing needs. A Q &
A will follow.
WORK CAMPING — HOW TO GET STARTED
Presented by: Amazon Camperforce
5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday,
Power Play, Main Concourse;
11 a.m. – 12 noon, Sunday, Green Room, Rink Level
Join Amazon Camperforce as they discuss how to get
started in work camping. They will explain both volunteer
and paid work camping opportunities as well as links and
resources available to prospective work campers.
MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Presented by: American Senior Benefits Association
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday – Sunday
Press Room, Giant Center, Rink Level
Did you know that an emergency ambulance ride can cost
up to $55,000 out of pocket, or that Medicare can refuse
to pay these expenses? The Medical Air Services Associ-
ation protects its members against unexpected expenses
while traveling. A membership in MASA, will help educate
you and keep you from devastating costs if an emergency
occurs. Join the 1.5+ million members nationwide and gain
full peace of mind so that you can enjoy your travels!