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trailernovice
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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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MNRon
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Apr 13, 2021
curt12914 wrote:
My rig is 50 amp. With that said, we often end up at campgrounds that have only 30 amp service.
I really hate to think about buying two. Can I adapt up from a 30 amp service to a 50 amp surge protector plugged into my 50 amp power cord?


Yes. Plug in your 30-50 adapter to shore, and then your 50A surge protector between that and your rig.

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