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Joel_T
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Oct 09, 2015

Why don't RVs need an earth ground for AC circuits

I've been told AC always needs an earth ground, DC not. An AC earth ground, as opposed to a DC type chassis ground, saves lives. To run any 120v stuff in an RV, the shore cord is supposed to provide t...
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Huntindog
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Oct 12, 2015
Thkis has been interesting.

I would like to pose another somewhat related question... What about running a generator in the rain?

I have seen quite a few people do this... It scares the bejesus out of me. I always rig some sort of rain roof over mine,,, but now I wonder if I am being too cautious and maybe those I see doing it know something i don't?

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