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trailernovice
Explorer
Apr 12, 2021

is a surge protector necessary for a basic travel trailer?

A couple of questions re. surge protectors: I read in another 'surge protector' thread that they are most necessary in units with finely tuned electronics... Our trailer (in signature) is quite ...
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JoeH
Explorer III
Apr 13, 2021
JKJavelin wrote:
Got a refrigerator?
Got a furnace?
Got an air conditioner?
Yup, you need one.
But.... what you really need is an EMS for true protection.
JK


yep- low voltage will get you ( and your electronics, esp A/C) more often than surges

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