Surge Protectors
I recently bought a class A motor home. I've heard that surge protectors are a necessary item. I'm not sure they are. If there is anyone with an idea on this please jump right in. Once folks...
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2chiefsRus wrote:
We prefer to have one. We have a Progressive Industries 50 amp Hard Wired Unit. We felt it best to have one since we travel to many different campgrounds. While you can check the pedestal before plugging in, that is only a reading for that moment in time. We prefer to be out and about and not sitting around the campground checking a monitor to see if the power goes up too high or browns out when everyone's Air conditioners kick on all at once. We also plan to keep this motorhome for a very long time and see a Progressive Industries unit as an investment in preventive maintenance.
X2 We have the hard wired Progressive unit and it has saved us several time when the voltage was low and shut of power to the MH to prevent damage to our Heat Pumps, and other items running. Besides it advises if the campground pedestal is properly wired to prevent problems. It has been a very good investment for us.
For those camping for 16 years, it only takes one time to pay for the surge protector vs. the damage done if you do not have one.
I have never had a fire in 40+ years of RVing, but carry and have several fire extinguishers if I need one.
