Surge protector

Nilo
Nilo Member Posts: 1
in Service/Maintenance & Recall Notices
Just bought a 2018 TAG XL. It has a microwave, air conditioner and media player. 
Wondering if folks use surge protectors or is the electric in most campgrounds OK?
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  • JamesDow
    JamesDow Member Posts: 727
     
    While I bought and carry a surge protector, I do not use it. 
    I rarely have used the receptacle tester I carry. Occasionally used it in trouble shooting to find out if a campsite 120V receptacle is working or not before switching over to my 30A adapter.  
     

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  • ras
    ras Member Posts: 206
    My surge protector doubles as a receptacle tester.  I use it every time.  Also carry a 20A 115V to 30A converter and a 50A to 30A converter.  I've had to use each of them when the campground 30A was malfunctioning or had an open ground

    RV 2016 T@G 5W
    TV 2019 Outback or 2011 4Runner

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 696
    Campground outlets are frequently run over by campers.  You never know if there is a ground disruption.  In addition, brownouts will have an impact on electronics in your camper.  Better to be safe than sorry.  We have always used an EMS without regret.

    Sharon - Westlake, Ohio | 2017 TaB CSS - 

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  • The_Rigger
    The_Rigger Member Posts: 188
    I use a Power Watchdog from Hughes, every time I hook up. I consider it cheap insurance.

    Dave in Michigan
    '21 T@G XL
    "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)

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