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westernrvparkowner wrote:drsteve wrote:It wasn't that long ago that grounds were not standard in home electrical systems. Still find many ungrounded receptacles in older homes. Many household items like lamps do not have grounds.2oldman wrote:bighatnohorse wrote:They never do. Electrical problems are usually considered "your fault."
I alerted one of the campground hosts to this potential problem. He didn't seem to much care.
Me, I'd probably just plug in sans surge if it's just a day or two. Longer term, I'd plug in just for the charger and use my inverter. That may not be an option for you.
What is the danger in this?
The danger is that if your RV has, or develops, an electrical issue, you could end up with a safety hazard. Without a proper ground from the campground pedestal, the chassis and skin of your RV could become electrified with a dangerous amount of fault current at 120 volts.
Yes it is a problem that should be addressed, but an open ground isn't instant death lurking just beneath the surface.
Dec-12-2018 01:39 PM
drsteve wrote:It wasn't that long ago that grounds were not standard in home electrical systems. Still find many ungrounded receptacles in older homes. Many household items like lamps do not have grounds.2oldman wrote:bighatnohorse wrote:They never do. Electrical problems are usually considered "your fault."
I alerted one of the campground hosts to this potential problem. He didn't seem to much care.
Me, I'd probably just plug in sans surge if it's just a day or two. Longer term, I'd plug in just for the charger and use my inverter. That may not be an option for you.
What is the danger in this?
The danger is that if your RV has, or develops, an electrical issue, you could end up with a safety hazard. Without a proper ground from the campground pedestal, the chassis and skin of your RV could become electrified with a dangerous amount of fault current at 120 volts.
Dec-12-2018 12:32 PM
2oldman wrote:bighatnohorse wrote:They never do. Electrical problems are usually considered "your fault."
I alerted one of the campground hosts to this potential problem. He didn't seem to much care.
Me, I'd probably just plug in sans surge if it's just a day or two. Longer term, I'd plug in just for the charger and use my inverter. That may not be an option for you.
What is the danger in this?
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bighatnohorse wrote:They never do. Electrical problems are usually considered "your fault."
I alerted one of the campground hosts to this potential problem. He didn't seem to much care.
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