RV Surge Protectors

Above, my first RV vacation trip included a surge protector. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of the first things I bought for my then-new 2015 Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R five years ago was a RV surge protector.

I have camped in RV parks where the power hook-ups looked dated or not well maintained. I have also experienced electrical storms while camping as well. That is why having a surge protector is an important piece of equipment to protect RVs.

Do It Yourself RV has an article on everything one needs to know about surge protectors, including different types.

They begin with:

A portable surge protector is one of the first purchases every new RV owner should make to protect their investment. Here are the best types of RV surge protectors and why you need one on hand. 

What the benefits of an RV surge protector? 

When traveling to new campgrounds, a portable surge protector will prevent any issues that could arise from faulty campsite hook-ups that aren’t wired correctly. 

Power surges from storms are another great reason to invest in a surge protector. If a campground loses power during a storm, then the power suddenly comes back on, the surge from it could potentially fry your appliances or even your entire AC converter, which provides the electric to all of your major appliances, like your air conditioner, microwave, and fridge.

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