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Spade_Cooley
Explorer
Jul 06, 2020

Do any of the new TTs come with Surge Protectors?

I just bought a new (2021) Rockwood Ultra Lite travel trailer. Do the new trailers have a built in surge protector? I have a message into the factory but have not heard back. I understand the proble...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Jul 06, 2020
COST is the Reason they do not install Surge systems in NEW RV's. After 41 years as an RV Tech, I have found that the most common reason to buy and install a GOOD Surge protector is AFTER the Surge has caused appliances to burn out. The RV'er then has one installed on every subsequent RV they buy. Usually the Surge protector is a LOT less than the Insurance deductable for repairing the RV. Doug

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