Voltage regulator??? what type? how much????

Surge Protector TURN OFF the A/C if it gets so hot in CG the voltage drops. Autoformer corrects low voltage so A/C can still be run. We use an autoformer by Hughes. Without that wife isn't going.

You need to watch voltage INSIDE the RV WHILE the A/C is running, 24x7. Since that is hard, we use an autoformer. Note voltage in CG always seems lowest during hotest part of day when CG is near full.

tvman44 wrote:
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Thousands and thousands of camper people just plug it in and have fun . When someone has a problem they make a big deal about it . If ya are gonna worry about every little thing then ya might as well stay home . Plenty of things to worry about when ya get this sorted out , lets see tires , brakes , leaks , security ,storms , the economy , Congress , gay rights . Where are ya gonna stop !
Do not buy nuttin until you are sure that you need it !

The voltage in most decent campgrounds should be just fine. It is always a good precaution to check the voltage at a new cg that you don't know. The voltage in campgrounds can be a problem in hot weather with everyone running their ACs full tilt. We were at a cg in Oregon last year that had the wiring to each site run overhead between the trees with questionable looking wiring. The voltage got down to around 105 volts there.

It also helps to know what the voltage is because if it gets really low, the power output (wattage) of appliances with resistive heating elements like toasters, coffee makers, griddles, hair dryers, etc. goes down significantly and it can take longer. Power output varies as the square of the voltage.

You should be fine, but again, I would check the voltage with a meter, especially if you already have one.

110 volts /220 volts is old school. Now its 120v/240v. Check the voltage and you should have between 115 and 120 volts. And get a surge protector when you get the chance. Just go and have fun now.

yankeeslover wrote:
thanks.. I have a simple volt meter.. I will check the pedestal before I plug in to make sure im getting 110 volts.. and I will make sure if I need my AC then I will just run my fridge and hot water on propane while the AC is on and switch back to electric when the AC is off...

It's not that critical, just maybe turn off the AC when using the microwave. Actually, I run it all and pull only about 17-20 amps. You should be seeing close to 120 volts supply. You will probably never pull too many amps unless your women are running hair dryers and electric skillets.

thanks.. I have a simple volt meter.. I will check the pedestal before I plug in to make sure im getting 110 volts.. and I will make sure if I need my AC then I will just run my fridge and hot water on propane while the AC is on and switch back to electric when the AC is off...

yankeeslover wrote:
great, worried now..new camper..leaving for campground in about 2 hours first time out camping.. dealer never mentioned any of this to me and they are closed till next week. I do have a voltmeter that I use at home, should I test it at the plug itself or one of my indoor outlets? now im alittle concerned about my new camper. hate to cancel a trip right now because not having a surge protector..urghhhhhhhhhhhh

Don't worry, be happy! It's no fun if you are worried about this stuff. I have been camping with popups and trailers for many years and never had a problem. Last year I had some serious high voltage surge problems in my home which prompted me to pick up some protection for my trailer. If you are aware of a serious electrical storm approaching, just unplug from the pedestal. Low current will make itself known if your lights dim when the microwave is on and the ac compressor starts up. Long term, get some protection.

great, worried now..new camper..leaving for campground in about 2 hours first time out camping.. dealer never mentioned any of this to me and they are closed till next week. I do have a voltmeter that I use at home, should I test it at the plug itself or one of my indoor outlets? now im alittle concerned about my new camper. hate to cancel a trip right now because not having a surge protector..urghhhhhhhhhhhh