Thermoguy wrote:
Seems like I am not quite up on these things. I have read quite a bit of these posts about electrical issues and such. As an owner of a 30AMP RV, do I need one of these? Should I be as concerned about surge and low power? I do have a couple different meters and could measure the outlet before plugging in. I also do not have any delicate electronics, just typical fridge, A/C, TV, lights. I haven't seen a problem yet, knock on wood...
Thanks
There is less risk on 30 amp, but it is still there.
There are computer boards in most if not all fridges. The same is true for most air conditioners with a thermostat on the wall.
There is far more damage caused by low voltage than by surge. Low voltage is endemic in campgrounds in the summer time. If there are 36 or more spots, the current electrical code allows for just 41% of the total demand be provided. No wonder, when a park is full and it is 30 C (86 f), the voltage is low.
There is no affordable surge device that protects an RV against a lightening strike on the feed to the campground.
I never plug in the RV until I have tested for polarity and voltage under load.
I do have surge protection--but it was hand made for me and incorporates 3 different methods.
