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CA_Traveler
Dec 04, 2018Explorer III
Why should a 50A RV have a power protector/EMS? Regardless of the brand. :?
There are many posts on this subject and it's not understood by most RVers.
The bottom line: Unlike 30A a open neutral on 50A can/will supply up to 240V to your 120V appliances. This lets the smoke out. :( The most likely source for this is a worn pedestal or your cord/plug.
If you have a 50A RV then give very serious consideration to the additional protection.
Choose brand x, y or z, but choose.
There are many posts on this subject and it's not understood by most RVers.
The bottom line: Unlike 30A a open neutral on 50A can/will supply up to 240V to your 120V appliances. This lets the smoke out. :( The most likely source for this is a worn pedestal or your cord/plug.
If you have a 50A RV then give very serious consideration to the additional protection.
Choose brand x, y or z, but choose.
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