Been struck by lightning?
If you've had damage from lightning, please share your experience.
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Lightning will seek the quick ground path. A few years ago we were in the Maryland State Camping Park on Assateague Island when a small class A type was struck. The bolt went thru the vehicle destroyed most of the electronics and much wiring including the shore power cord and outside power box. It appeared that most of the charge, not all, exited thru the built in jacks which were then welded in the down position. A crane was used to put the camper on a carrier.
Fortunately the folks in the camper were not injured physically but were very shaken up. My belief is that it's a reasonable idea to insulate with a pad under our jacks to reduce the ground plain. I think the rubber tires offer a little insulation but steel chords as in 19.5" "H" rated tires work against the principle. Keeping our Karma straight might be our best hope.
Fortunately the folks in the camper were not injured physically but were very shaken up. My belief is that it's a reasonable idea to insulate with a pad under our jacks to reduce the ground plain. I think the rubber tires offer a little insulation but steel chords as in 19.5" "H" rated tires work against the principle. Keeping our Karma straight might be our best hope.
