Leaving trailer plug in when at home.
Sorry if this was talked about before, i just could not find any. i was wondering if it is ok to leave the trailer plug in when it is park at home. we use the camper alot at home for a place for s...
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SoundGuy wrote:
Interestingly not one respondent has mentioned one very real drawback of leaving an unprotected trailer plugged into shore power long term - voltage surge, or more commonly voltage sag or some sort of electrical system failure in which the electrical supply feeding the trailer falls outside of specified values and as a result can easily destroy any electrical devices in the trailer. :E In my own case I've always stored our trailer(s) here at the house and (unwisely) kept them plugged in 24/7 ... our current trailer I now protect with a Surge Guard which I know for a fact has turned off power to the trailer twice in just the last year. JMO, but leave your rig plugged in 24/7 and it's only a matter of time before anyone can become a victim. :(
Yes SoundGuy
I forgot to mention that. My trailer is set up with a GIF protection source. But still a good idea to add a surge protector.
