Do You Need An RV Surge Protector?

Above, my hook-ups include a surge protector. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Ever since I bought my Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R in 2015, I've had a power surge protector. After nine years, it hasn't been triggered (as far as I know) due to fluctuations in electricity.

But it only takes one time to fry your RV's electronic gadgets if you don't have one. 

Do you really need one?

RV Life has an article answering that question.

They begin it with:

RV surge protectors are frontline security for your RV when it comes to electrical damage.

Your RV houses many electronics that are vulnerable to even small fluctuations in incoming electricity. A drop or spike in power can cause expensive, trip-ending damage to your RV.

That alone should be reason enough for you to either already have or be running out to purchase a surge protector. But, if you need more convincing, you’re in the right place!

To read more, go here.