Surge protection February 13, 2010, 02:04:55 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110026One more question: I dry camp nearly all the time. But once in awhile I connect to shore power. I don't really want to spend the $250 or whatever it is for good surge protection but is there any other way that's cheaper that would be a good alternative for me? And if I were to use a cheaper alternative what risk am I taking for doing damage to my electrical system?Thank you.Chuck - Bellevue, WA 1995 22' RB
Re: Surge protection Reply #1 – February 13, 2010, 06:54:31 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110056"Once in awhile I connect to shore power. I don't really want to spend the $250 or whatever it is for good surge protection but is there any other way that's cheaper that would be a good alternative for me?" First, bear in mind that surges can come from your generator as well as from shore power. A properly installed surge protector guards against problems from both sources. So even though you dry camp most of the time, if you frequently use your generator while doing so, a good surge protector may be more of a priority than you had realized. But let's suppose you rarely plug in and rarely use the generator. You can purchase moderately priced surge protectors (stay away from the cheap ones!) for your delicate appliances such as the TV, satellite receiver, computer, and--this one is often overlooked--your microwave oven. You won't be able to protect your air conditioner this way, but it'll be better than nothing.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Re: Surge protection Reply #2 – February 14, 2010, 12:08:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110096You can purchase moderately priced surge protectors (stay away from the cheap ones!) for your delicate appliances ... it'll be better than nothing.Quote Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/ -------- Andy, thanks very much. I don't have a generator so your options are helpful. Mostly I'd be interested in protecting the A.C. and the computer, which I usually use with an inverter from my 12V. I'll do some research and see what I can come up with that may reduce my risk even though it won't eliminate it.Chuck - Bellevue, WA 1995 22' RB
Today is the day to check your bumper bolts Reply #3 – February 14, 2010, 12:27:34 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110098It's 70 in Rockport, Texas today - FINALLY. So I decided to get under the rig and just happened to notice two of the nuts holding the bumper to the frame were loose, no threads showing over the nut. A third nut was gone and the fourth one was loose. I tightened them a year or so ago. This time I will put some Blue Lock-tight on threads.It might be a good idea to check yours?Cheers, Don
Re: Today is the day to check your bumper bolts Reply #4 – February 14, 2010, 09:37:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110113"I tightened them a year or so ago... It might be a good idea to check yours?"DonThe same thing happened to our LD's rear bumper. To see how I fixed the problem and prevented it from occurring again, see the photos and message below. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/sets/72157605167526411/ Message # 92680 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/lifewithalazydazerv/message/92680>Larry
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