Many people who own a recreational vehicle are faced with the question, “Do I need an RV surge protector?” This is an important issue if the power supply is used to run expensive electronic equipment. A poorly timed electrical storm can do a lot of damage in a matter of minutes. What most people fail to consider is the effect on the RV and its electrical system in the event of such a disaster.
The vehicle can short circuit if it is not equipped with some type of RV surge protector. This will disable the electrical system and could even damage the engine depending on the design of the vehicle. If the vehicle requires electricity as a power source it will not start.
RV surge protector
Some people feel that a portable surge protector designed for travel use will be sufficient. These devices will not be adequate to provide RV surge protection. They are designed to provide enough protection for consumer electronics but nothing more. Even with one of these devices in place, the electrical system of the RV is at risk.
Recreational vehicle surge protectors will plug right into the main power supply and provide a barrier for the vehicle as well as any electronic equipment hooked up to it. If it detects a surge in voltage, the power will shut down completely. Some sophisticated systems have caution lights and will provide certain information about the system integrity and how much power remains.
There will be a delay before electricity is restored to the system to protect things like air conditioner compressors, which are particularly sensitive to spikes in voltage. The power automatically turns back on when the system deems it safe. There is no human intervention needed in this process.
These systems should be locked to prevent theft. Any key or code lock can be used to secure the system in place.
Surge protection for RV users is imperative if they are interested in protecting their investment. A specialized unit will not be cheap but this one time charge will pay off in dividends the first time the vehicle experiences a power surge.
30 AMP Portable RV Surge Protector
Complete electrical protection for your RV! Automatically shuts off the power when detecting incorrectly wired pedestal, power surges, low (132V) voltage, reverse polarity, and dangerous current on ground wire. Automatically resets on power restoration. Features caution indicator light to indicate cause of power stoppage. 2 minute 16 second reset delay protects AC compressor. Weather resistant, 10/3 AWG cord. Offers 1050 joules of surge protection
List Price: $ 274.98
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Progressive Industries SSP30 Smart Surge
- 120V/30A
- 3-mode
- 825 Joules
- 30,000 amps
PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES SSP30 SMART SURGE
List Price: $ 95.99
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TRC 44740 Surge Guard 30-Amp Portable with Shock Shield
- Economical surge protection.
- No installation–just plug it in.
- Provides multi-mode protection with 510 joules of suppression.
- Protects RV from faulty park power.
- Protects against electrical fires and shocks by detecting current leakage in the 8-10 milliamp range, interrupting flow within one nanosecond. Automatically resets itself upon power restoration; will not reset if tripped due to fault conditions . Weather-resistant. Best used on entry level Travel Trailers and Pop-ups that have minimum electronics.
TRC Surge Guard 30-Amp Portable with Shock Shield is designed for motor coaches and trailers with a 30 amp service power cord. Its portable “plug in” configuration makes installation convenient, and storage quick and simple.
List Price: $ 82.44
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