My cheap Lowes Multimeter seved its purpose and is pretty much shot. I use a Multimeter to check for hot wires as I putter. I would like this multimeter to ACCURATELY read low DC voltages, but other than that it just has to work. Any recommendations, maybe off of Amazon?

I'm satisfied with my Craftsman Multimeter.I've had a couple cheap HF units, but they don't hold up.

Any of the LOWES WALMART or any number of AutoParts stores Including AMAZON have these inexpensive $7-$20 multimeter. Northern Tools I think it was used to give one out FREE with purchases...NOTE: Must have been Harbor Freight giving out the free ones after reading all the comments below...Every RV'er should not be without one. I use mine just about everyday checking something...Roy Ken

I have a cheap Craftsman meter that is a couple of years old and still works fine. They're frequently under 20 bucks on sale. The LCD screen somehow got cracked in my toolbox but still works fine. I've seen a lot of members using the HF meter which is very cheap and seems to work for the most part. Never owned one so can't say good or bad about it.

get a free one at harbor freight. I must have gotten about a dozen over the years. lacking that, lowe's/home depot sells them for under $10 IIRC.bumpy

Frequently free at Harbor Freight.

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gbopp
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
I'm satisfied with my Craftsman Multimeter.
I've had a couple cheap HF units, but they don't hold up.
RoyB
Explorer II
Aug 02, 2013
Any of the LOWES WALMART or any number of AutoParts stores Including AMAZON have these inexpensive $7-$20 multimeter. Northern Tools I think it was used to give one out FREE with purchases...

NOTE: Must have been Harbor Freight giving out the free ones after reading all the comments below...

Every RV'er should not be without one. I use mine just about everyday checking something...

Roy Ken
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Aug 02, 2013
I have a cheap Craftsman meter that is a couple of years old and still works fine. They're frequently under 20 bucks on sale. The LCD screen somehow got cracked in my toolbox but still works fine.

I've seen a lot of members using the HF meter which is very cheap and seems to work for the most part. Never owned one so can't say good or bad about it.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
get a free one at harbor freight. I must have gotten about a dozen over the years. lacking that, lowe's/home depot sells them for under $10 IIRC.
bumpy
SaltiDawg
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
Frequently free at Harbor Freight.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
If not free at Harbor Freight usually about $5. Walmart has one for about $20.
tchil
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
I would suggest a craftsman Clamp on Ammeter. It allows you to put the clamp over wires and see how much current your drawing even on DC. This is similar to the one I have had for years and it has served me well. Most of the less expensive ones cannot do DC amps through the clamp but this one can. Handy at the campground as well.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-digital-clamp-on-ammeter/p-03482369000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3
Gadget_Guy1
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
My only suggestion is when you get one make sure it has the audible sound on it. Very handy not to have to look at the meter when you do a continuity test.
Dick_B
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
X2 on the audible sound. It's also nice to have a case to try to store the meter and the probes (may never get them in the way them came out). I have a few from Radio Shack and I'm looking to buy their Model 22-820 for $30.
aruba5er
Explorer
Aug 02, 2013
I have a Fluke dmm, A Sperry analog and about 6 FREE Harbor Freight meters. I usually end up using the free ones. Small and easy to use. Accrute enough. If I need better I bring up the big guns.