How does a 5th wheel get electricity?
How does a 5th wheel get electricity? Your RV has two separate electrical systems: a 12-volt DC electrical system and a 120-volt AC system. The 120-volt system is powered by an RV electrical hookup plug or a generator, and it powers daily use items like kitchen appliances, your TV, and other large electrical appliances. Why Is My RV shocking me when it's plugged in? These electrical shocks can be caused by a reversed polarity problem in the electric receptacle that your RV is plugged into, a polarity problem in the extension cord you are using to plug in your RV...