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Re: Buying camper, need help
BubbaChris wrote: oughtsix wrote: With a whole trailer unit you are paying to protect systems that do not need protection. An AC unit will handle a huge voltage spike without any damage. AC motors have a large ability to handle voltage spikes with no issues. IMO, my surge protector also guards against low voltage (which I've seen in action) and that saves my AC unit just as much as spike protection does. I have been told low voltage is a bigger problem than surge also376Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying camper, need help
APT wrote: Replace the OEM receiver on your truck. Buy a weight distributing hitch with integrated sway control. Buy a 50A to 30A adapter. Do not use both AC units at once. I assumed the OEM receiver would suffice. I'll be pulling less than 200 miles per year. Is OEM on a 2500 not good enough?376Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying camper, need help
wmoses wrote: bandtroberts wrote: Hey all. I'm new to campers and need some help. I'm purchasing a Keystone Laredo bumper pull, my truck is a 2006 2500 Duramax. 1. Do I need sway bars? 2. The campground I will be at mostly only has 30 amp service and the camper is 50. Will 30 amp do any damage by not sending enough juice to a/c, fridge etc.? 3. Do I need a surge protector or some type of voltage monitor? All I can think of for now. Like I said, brand new to campers so any tips appreciated...Thanks 1. Yes. Trailer sway is dependent on many factors and is an additional means of ensuring safety both of yourself and others on the road around you. 2. Depends on how many appliances you have running at the same time. 3. Good idea - I have both. The Surge Guard protects the entire camper and I'd rather replace it than any of the appliances on board. Has worked well in the past shutting down power when needed on at least 3 occasions in as many years. The Voltage monitor helps you keep an eye on the level of voltage in the RV and warns you when it gets too low for expensive appliances (like the AC) to run safely. If you are going to spend the thousands of dollars to buy an RV it is a false economy to scrimp when it comes to these articles. Talking Surge protector/voltage monitors. If I buy the 50 amp surge protector and have my camper plugged into a 30 amp service then the surge protector is useless correct? Do I need a 30 amp SP/VM when plugged into a 30 amp service with my 50 amp camper? Maybe that's not to confusing.. I guess what I'm asking is do I need to have a 50 amp Sp for when I'm plugged into 50 amp service and a 30 amp SP for when I'm plugged into 30 amp service.156Views0likes0CommentsBuying camper, need help
Hey all. I'm new to campers and need some help. I'm purchasing a Keystone Laredo bumper pull, my truck is a 2006 2500 Duramax. 1. Do I need sway bars? 2. The campground I will be at mostly only has 30 amp service and the camper is 50. Will 30 amp do any damage by not sending enough juice to a/c, fridge etc.? 3. Do I need a surge protector or some type of voltage monitor? All I can think of for now. Like I said, brand new to campers so any tips appreciated...Thanks3KViews0likes22Comments
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