Questions on equipment...

[Redetotry]

Just read this and thought it was relevant to this discussion RV Electrical Safety: Surge Protectors vs. EMS http://noshockzone.org/rv-electrical-safety-surge-strips/

I read the article and I have the EMS Surge Progressive but the question below puzzles me. Someone asked if they should use rubber gloves to plug in with to avoid shock and this was the answer. I don't understand about the hot skin condition and if when using the Fluke VoltAlert and it shows red is that good?

"Well, in theory if you turn OFF the pedestal circuit breaker BEFORE you PLUG-IN your shore power connector, you can’t get shocked. And if you turn OFF the pedestal breaker BEFORE you UNPLUG your shore power connector, you’re still safe. But everyone please note that if the ground pin in your campsite pedestal has been energized from a reflected hot-skin in another campsite, then the circuit breakers in your own pedestal or RV won’t disconnect you from that hot-skin condition. I think that’s a very rare circumstance, but still possible. That suggests that you should really meter the campsite pedestal plug for proper voltage BEFORE you plug in your RV, then do a quick test for hot-skin condition on your RV using a Fluke VoltAlert. This will take all of an extra two minutes under most conditions. Of course, if you’re trying to make camp in the rain that may be uncomfortable, so if you choose to skip metering the pedestal with a volt-meter, at least you can use a VoltAlert to check your RV for hot-skin as soon as your plug in and turn on the circuit breakers. That only takes 10 seconds at the most, and will probably find 99% of hot-skin conditions."

[BarbaraRose]

What kind of extension cord do I need to plug into my roommates garage from the camper?

[Bethers]

What kind of extension cord do I need to plug into my roommates garage from the camper?

You want a heavy duty one. You'll also need the adaptor from 30 amp to 15, which you should carry. Make sure nothing with much of a draw is on the circuit you plug into.

[BarbaraRose]

What do you mean by heavy duty? I have an adaptor.

[MandysMom]

Heavy duty extension cord meant to carry the current your tt calls for plus make sure outlet has amperage enough so you don't blow the circuit. It may not be possible to run AC for instance. In other words dont use just a household cord. Is your TT 20 amp, 30 amp or 50 amp- betting it's 20 or 30.

[Bethers]

What do you mean by heavy duty? I have an adaptor.

I suggest the 12 gauge. It'll be bigger and on the packaging you'll see 12/3. I also suggest not getting super long. If 25 feet will do the job, don't get 50 feet. And make sure it's rated for outside use.

[JudyJB]

Even better, but more expensive, is to get a 30amp extension cord. You can use it in campgrounds and it will enable you to safely run your AC.

[Bethers]

Even better, but more expensive, is to get a 30amp extension cord. You can use it in campgrounds and it will enable you to safely run your AC.

Not when she's not plugging into 30 amp. I have one but have never needed it to reach the cg's service.

[Cougarfan]

I'm pretty sure Barbie said she wanted to plug it in at the house. She just needs a heavy duty outdoor rated extension cord, not a 30 amp cord.

Barbie, Walmart should have what you want. I believe someone posted what gauge cord you needed for that. You probably won't be able to run the a/c without blowing the fuse at the house but it should keep the batteries charged when you're not using it and run a small fan when you're working inside.

Laura