For the record.
I have one of those yellow outlet testing tools that shows a good circuit, open ground, etc...it showed two yellow lights in the correct order, saying all is well. A good beginning test, nothing more. I am very thankful for my PI unit.
I even tested the pole with an old AMPPROPE I keep in the truck. Checked a neighboring site as well...he has 100 at pole, but has a fancy Booster attached that bumps him to 123 (they are a full-time--know the wiring stinks).
Thanks for all the advice on autoformers...I think I will just stick with full hook ups at newer CG's. For now, we have made it ok conserving battery and using propane. Mr Coffee doesn't seem to mind the low voltage, so I tossed an extension under the trailer, and have been using an electric griddle for cooking. Both cheap enough to replace if I have to. The trailer will remain unplugged.
We are still on the lake, a friends pontoon is running strong. We almost swamped my wife's kayak, but the beer has stayed cold.
One more night to go.
