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Topic Closedgrounding an R-pod - Event Date: 18 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2017
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    Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:40pm
Absolutely all RV owners should know of the potential hazard of electrical shock because of many problems from shore power such as bad grounds. Which is why I use this devices to help insure I can recognize potential problems and help reduce voltage spikes from shore power.

http://trci.net/products/surge-guard-rv/hardwires-portables/30a-portable-surge-protector
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Thanks for the very useful references.  
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This series of articles about RV electrical safety is a must read.
I purchased the book also.
I even had personnel read it at work where we see this problem very often connecting laboratory trailers on oil and gas drilling rig sites.

http://noshockzone.org/rv-electrical-safety-part-1/

https://www.amazon.com/No~Shock~Zone-Electrical-Safety-Michael-Sokol/dp/0990527913

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Posts: 1454 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 5:34pm
Glad it was so easy and that you're still alive!😁 Thanks for letting us know.

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Actually... nothing as complicated. Just bought a new power cord and it solved the problem!
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Originally posted by Farrell

Thx everyone! I started out looking for what would be the easiest cause to fix and hit pay dirt. It turns out the power cord was faulty. Phew! Glad I found this forum!


So tell us HOW did you find out you had a bad power cord? Was it the 30 amp cord or a regular 15-20 amp power cord that you plugged into an adapter? Inquiring minds would like to know!
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Originally posted by Farrell


Question...is there a way to ground the camper?

You could get married. Then you wouldn't have to carry an extra cooler for the beer too. Just sayin. And reminiscin...

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Whew! I'm glad you found that out.
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Thx everyone! I started out looking for what would be the easiest cause to fix and hit pay dirt. It turns out the power cord was faulty. Phew! Glad I found this forum!
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