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Neutral lines reversed

grizz272
Explorer
Explorer
I was camping last weekend and I noticed that my powerline protector indicated that the neutral lines for the 50 amp service were reversed to the power line coming in to my fifth wheel. Is this a big issue?
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road-runner
Explorer III
Explorer III
If one of the hots and neutral were reversed, half of a 50 amp rig would have a 240 volt supply. That would certainly be detected by the first user as equipment in the RV went up in smoke.
2009 Fleetwood Icon

Old-Biscuit
Explorer II
Explorer II
reversed polarity on AC Power means Hot & Neutral are swapped.
Open the 50A Breaker and the Neutral remains HOT (energized)

Folks can be electricuted should that make contact with 'live' neutral and ground source

Appliances/electonic equipment can be damaged due to live voltage being present causing overheating of circuits

Notify CG Staff and have them correct/check wiring at power pedestal
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Explorer
There is only one neutral
Check the labeling of the lines once again.