Surge Proector on Holiday Rambler

wrgrs50s wrote:
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.

Good points and very few know that the recommended sustained maximum load is 80% or 24A for 30A pedestal and 16A for 20A pedestal. And most CG maintenance is marginal at best.

And none of these devices will protect against circuit over current which is understandable since that is what the CB does.