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trailernovice
Explorer
Apr 12, 2021

is a surge protector necessary for a basic travel trailer?

A couple of questions re. surge protectors: I read in another 'surge protector' thread that they are most necessary in units with finely tuned electronics... Our trailer (in signature) is quite ...
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Lantley
Nomad
Apr 13, 2021
HappyKayakers wrote:
Your house is NOT subjected to power provided by all sorts of different campgrounds that may or may not have been wired by qualified people.

Mike134 wrote:
They are a great marketing toy. Have an RV surge protector on your incoming house wires? me either.


A surge is not a foolproof device. But it does provide protection against surges.
Much like insurance you do not need it until disaster happens.
Do you have insurance on your house? Enough said

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