Hardwiring a portable surge protector
Has anyone ever converted a portable surge protector into a hardwire one? Meaning, cut the plug ends off and connected it directly into the incoming lines inside (so this can not be stolen).
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Just a thought? Rather than cutting the plugs and wiring direct (you'll have to splice both ends of the protector, why not just pull the trailer cord into the camper (completely inside, plug and all.) Then plug the protector in inside the camper. On the other end of the protector, plug in an RV extension cord and slip it out the hole of the RV where the power cord goes through. This way, your portable unit is still portable. You are not voiding any warranties by cutting the plugs off, and if you have problems with the protector, it's quick and easy to just unplug and simply pull the original power cord back out the hole. And if you ever decided to sell the camper, you can simply unplug the protector and slip the original cord back out the hole, and keep the protector for your next camper. The only extra investment is an RV extension cord.
