Surge Proector on Holiday Rambler
We just traded a Class C motorhome for Class A Holiday Rambler Vacationer. With the Class C we always used a Surge Protector when hooking up in campgrounds. The sales person told us we did not need ...
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Like downtheroad, I've been camping all over since 2005 without a surge protector and yet to have a problem. I have a voltage indicator to watch for low or high voltage and I use my appliances wisely not to overload the 30 amp system. I've seen so many posts of melted 30 amp plugs and people stating that a surge protector would have prevented that, when the reality is that the outlet was worn and/or the owner of the RV was using the HW Heater, Fridge, AC, and other items peaking the amperage use and overheating the plug. I've even seen one post where a surge protector plug had melted at the outlet from overheating. The better surge and electrical management systems are good insurance but it's really rare that they are actually needed.
