A heads up on power
On our caravaan, we had damage to some rigs due to bad power. It was a 160 V. I tell people to buy either a surge guard or progressive industries protector. I am going to have to be more specific in f...
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moisheh wrote:
Tequila: I am sure you have noticed the horrible Mexican wiring. They don't use marrettes. Usually all are the same color. The # of wires in a conduit or box is limited only by the available space. Forget codes! Many of the electricians are just handymen. Some of the parks started out with just a few spaces and maybe a 60 amp household service. As the parks grow they just splice in more outlets. Parks have to buy their own transformer and sometimes skimp on the size. Once in awhile I have found the real thing: proper pedestals with breakers and 50 amp outlets. The now closed California in Maz. is one. I forget the name of the park outside Puebla. Is it Las Americas? A 6 unit Caravan pulled in and I had to unplug as the voltage dropped below 90. Do you lecture your Caravaners on electricity use? Many of them try to run electric H2O or electric Aquahots. Then in the morning it's electric fry pans, toasters and coffee makers. This is one of the reasons I dislike Caravans. You,being a long time Mexico traveler, could make a big difference by showing them that common courtesy dictates judicious use of electricity.
Moisheh
Yes we explain the hazards and tell them to purchase either surge guards or progresives protectors. In future we will personally inspect what everybody has before they cross the border.
We also do tell them that electricty is expensive in mexico and to minimize its use, especially air conditioning. We do not want see parks forced to install meters anymore than anyone else does.
