Protect your expensive electronics
Last year, the park I stay in had several electrical issues. I know of a fried microwave, 2 fridges, and a inverter fire. This year so far, 2 more fridges and a TV. It's well known that there are big...
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I have a 30 amp SP from Progressive hardwired into my 5th Wheel. In the last 5 years that I have had it I have had shutdowns for low voltage. Using a meter I confirmed low voltage at the pedestal, at times 105 volts. Mostly (frequently)a problem at state parks, but have seen it in private parks also.
It has also protected me in a couple of CGs that have open grounds. It is well worth the investment.
I believe many of these parks have older wiring that lacks capacity as they have expanded, or it was not designed to handle the loads of modern RVs, as most problems occur in near full CGs during hot A/C weather.
I have built capability (a floor port) to run an extension cord into the RV for non-sensitive equipment like heaters, toaster, coffee maker, etc., thus bypassing the SP, but it is a pain.
I have experienced a problems running on a generator. It indicates an open ground. Does anyone have experience running a generator with a surge protector? What do I need to do to make the SP happy?
It has also protected me in a couple of CGs that have open grounds. It is well worth the investment.
I believe many of these parks have older wiring that lacks capacity as they have expanded, or it was not designed to handle the loads of modern RVs, as most problems occur in near full CGs during hot A/C weather.
I have built capability (a floor port) to run an extension cord into the RV for non-sensitive equipment like heaters, toaster, coffee maker, etc., thus bypassing the SP, but it is a pain.
I have experienced a problems running on a generator. It indicates an open ground. Does anyone have experience running a generator with a surge protector? What do I need to do to make the SP happy?
