How often are campgrounds 50A only?
Is it very common for a campground to not have 30A and 15A outlets, only 50A outlets? Just wondering if I should buy a 30A female to 50A male adapter such as this.
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cbshoestring wrote:cdevidal wrote:
Since FrankShore brought up surge protectors, here's a question I asked in another thread that didn't get answered:
I'm on 30A, and comparing the price of a standard surge protector ($70) to the Progressive Industries PT30C 30 ($270) is a sticker shock.
How commonly is this an issue? If it's very common it's worth the extra $200. But if I'm staying only at highly-rated campgrounds I don't know if the extra cost would be justified?
I did a lot of research before buying the inline progressive. I compared the portable adapter with the permanently installed, as well as some brands that had a cheaper price. I decided that $250.00 was cheaper than a new inverter/frigs/microwave, etc.... A lot of stories out there where systems have been fried.
I went with the progressive because it didn't just protect for high voltage, it also protected against low voltage (a more common problem) and had an automatic reset. Immediately after hooking up the electric, I put my eyes on that display to watch it makes sure the system is protected. It has gone off several times for low voltage since I installed it. What is the cost of peace of mind????
I went with the installed version, because of the stories of them coming up missing. By the time you buy the protector, then have to buy a lock, and still worry that someone may just cut the cord and take the entire thing (lock and all)....just seemed cheaper to install it in the trailer.
Easy install if you are at all handy. Simple white wire here, black wire there, green wire over that way. Lots of videos on how to do it.
Thanks! When I asked "How commonly is this an issue" above I neglected to copy what I was asking about: Brownouts. So apparently brownouts are common. I must have normalcy bias. We have high quality power at our house; We don't get brownouts and if there is a blackout, it's only about an hour or so, even through hurricanes.
I'd considered getting that surge protector and locking it up to the pole with a chain and lock but you make a good point, one could simply cut the cord and bam, there you go. Looks like I'll be wiring it internally, too.
