We spent the weekend at Santos State Park (Florida) to ride mountain bikes on the trails. We plugged in to the podium and my wife said why won't the A/C work? I went inside to look and my EMS display showed 135 volts (30 amp). The EMS shut the power off because of the high voltage. I went up to camp host to report problem. He stated " just get rid of that surge protector and it will work fine". I explained the purpose of the EMS and the problem wasn't with my unit but their service. We were at the same park in April and there wasn't a problem.To make a long story short we hit the trails and when we got back we found he had contacted someone who sent out an electrician. I spoke with the electrician and as it turned out the whole park was running too much voltage. He was checking the 50 amp services and they were up to 270-280 volts. Before long they had the power company out and they repaired the voltage. I am glad I had the EMS and they were able to fix the problem in a short period of time. I only hope there isn't a voltage reduction when the park is full with the cooler months right around the corner.

I love my Progressive protector. It's saved my butt on at least 3 occasions. I don't leave home without it.

Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.

wny_pat wrote:Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.Sounds like the guy, or the cg operator, could be held liable for damages when putting out info like that.Ron

pusherpilot wrote:wny_pat wrote:Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.Sounds like the guy, or the cg operator, could be held liable for damages when putting out info like that.RonYeah, we can sue the world for every infraction but the good part of this thread is that the campground actually did something that was necessary to provide save electrical service to its clients. I had a similar experience at at COE park some years ago...the assigned sites polarity was reversed at the post. I asked for another site, was promptly assigned another one and the next day an electrician was there fixing the problem. Sometimes a gentle nudge is better than hollering "I'll contact my attorney".

I don't think he initally knew what I was talking about. At least he did the right think.

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MeandMyLabs
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
I had a similar experience this summer at a small city park in eastern Illinois. My EMS said open ground and I could feel a tingle on bare metal on my TH. I got out the multimeter and my TH and about half of the others in this small park had a similar situation but other rigs did not. I approached the camp supervisor and later, a city council member responsible for the park and nothing has been done. They claim there is something wrong with my TH but this is the only park I have been in with this or any electrical problem. I will not stay in that park until the problem is fixed.
Groover
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2013
pusherpilot wrote:
wny_pat wrote:
Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.

Sounds like the guy, or the cg operator, could be held liable for damages when putting out info like that.
Ron

Every campground host I have talked to is a volunteer with little to no training or authority. They just help where they can in exchange for a free site. His lack of knowledge is disturbing but what do you expect for free? At least he did pass it on and get the problem fixed. The end result could have been much worse. We all need to watch voltage and water pressure at all campgrounds and it never hurts to have reminders.
workhardplayha1
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
I don't think he initally knew what I was talking about. At least he did the right think.
hershey
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
pusherpilot wrote:
wny_pat wrote:
Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.

Sounds like the guy, or the cg operator, could be held liable for damages when putting out info like that.
Ron

Yeah, we can sue the world for every infraction but the good part of this thread is that the campground actually did something that was necessary to provide save electrical service to its clients.
I had a similar experience at at COE park some years ago...the assigned sites polarity was reversed at the post. I asked for another site, was promptly assigned another one and the next day an electrician was there fixing the problem.
Sometimes a gentle nudge is better than hollering "I'll contact my attorney".
pusherpilot
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
wny_pat wrote:
Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.

Sounds like the guy, or the cg operator, could be held liable for damages when putting out info like that.
Ron
wny_pat1
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
Glad the camp host got smart. His "get rid of the surge protector" comment was really stupid. And it seems like so many actually feel that way.
amazingvanstone
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
I love my Progressive protector. It's saved my butt on at least 3 occasions. I don't leave home without it.

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