westernrvparkowner wrote:
drsteve wrote:
2oldman wrote:
bighatnohorse wrote:
I alerted one of the campground hosts to this potential problem. He didn't seem to much care.
They never do. Electrical problems are usually considered "your fault."
Me, I'd probably just plug in sans surge if it's just a day or two. Longer term, I'd plug in just for the charger and use my inverter. That may not be an option for you.
What is the danger in this?
The danger is that if your RV has, or develops, an electrical issue, you could end up with a safety hazard. Without a proper ground from the campground pedestal, the chassis and skin of your RV could become electrified with a dangerous amount of fault current at 120 volts.
It wasn't that long ago that grounds were not standard in home electrical systems. Still find many ungrounded receptacles in older homes. Many household items like lamps do not have grounds.
Yes it is a problem that should be addressed, but an open ground isn't instant death lurking just beneath the surface.
The NEC has required grounded outlets in new construction since 1959. And you're right, an open ground is no big deal--unless a fault occurs. But if it does, and your RV skin becomes charged, it is a big deal.
I would not knowingly plug in to an ungrounded pedestal, just as I am sure you would not knowingly allow one of your customers to do so. Why take the risk?
