Truck Camper Surge Protectors

You arrive at the campground –

about to connect your truck camper to the power pedestal-

 there is a moment of hesitation.

Are you confident the pedestal is wired correctly?

Electrical panel on pedestal Is there an open neutral?   Are the lines properly phased?

 

What protection do you have against a bolt of lightning

that strikes a telephone pole a 1/2 mile from

the campground during a thunderstorm?

Lighting striking the ground

Should you encounter a surge in power, have you considered the cost of replacing your electronic equipment? Such as the computer(s) that is filled with your financial or medical records and family photos, Kindles/iPods, the microwave, refrigerator, HD television. The camper’s equipment such as slide-out(s) and jack motors control boards?

With today’s RV containing sophisticated and sensitive electronics ($$$)
faulty electric power or a power surge can damage these appliances or electronics

Question – should you encounter an electrical surge that damages your truck camper’s electronics, do you feel strong enough and know how to hand crank in your slide-out(s) and raise your jacks?



Two options from one  manufacturer 

Hardwire internally   OR   mount on the pedestal

Progressive Surge Guard

Progressive Surge Guard

 

 

 

 

 

 


Consider

Surge protectors are a necessary safety device.

Just as crucial to you and your family’s safety as the CO2/LP gas and smoke detectors.


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webmaster@northeast-truckcampers.org. Thank you.