New to RVing.....please help
I just got a coachmen apex 31' and have been reading all the manuals and watching a ton of videos. And so I went there to where its stored and checked all the inventory that it had. Now there were a f...
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MarkTwain wrote:Underoath1842 wrote:
Thank you so much for the help. Any other advice for a first timer?
Surge Protector!! Do not RV without one. Without one, you could destroy electrical components and appliances. You always hook up the surge protector to the shoreline electrical box at the RV park. Do not hook your electrical cord to your trailer until your surge protector indicates that your RV electrical shore box has no electrical problems. It is a dangerous assumption to assume all RV park managers maintain all the RV park systems on a regular basis.
Or spend more money (and it is a bit of a difference) and get a built in surge protector, like a Progressive Industries one. Only downside is the cost. No question of it being plugged in and protecting your unit, and it does a better job.
There is an even pricier unit that maintains voltage in the unit if there is a drop in the pole. I couldn't justify the price increase.
Also, with the item in the first picture (pressure regulator) be sure to attach it to the water supply and then run your hose from it to the trailer. Otherwise high park pressure can split the hose itself. Oh, and when it starts to fail (water pressure drops to much) think about an adjustable one with a gauge on it.
