RV Hot Skin (Exterior electrification)
This past weekend my wife was electrocuted when she stepped onto the trailer steps and grabbed the handrail while in bare feet. She was subsequently thrown from the rig and landed in the grass. She ...
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NamMedevac 70 wrote:Good advice and many power pedestals are in damp areas due to the water or sewer connections not to mention irrigation water.
I do not remember using a power cord extension with RV cord but may have. This hazard is always with us. I will not plug into an RV receptacle when standing on wet ground or during rain/moisture around the poll post and I check the outlet receptacle for proper grounding and safe working conditions with an outlet check meter. Same goes for my inverter Generator. Sometimes water from neighboring RV site will seep or flow across the power cord and or post. Some campground power post look in very shabby condition. Hope your wife recovers quickly very soon.
Many pedestas are also in a poor maintenance condition.
OP I installed a full power protector in my RV - Progressive Industries HW50C. It checks for 11 different faults and will not connect power or will disconnect for any fault, including yours.
OP I do not recommend you go to a CG to test as you could also have a nasty surprise.
