R-pod Owners Forum : 30 amp line tester http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 30 amp line tester Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:01:11 +0000 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:40:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6643 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 30 amp line tester : You're very ingenious and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63499#63499 Author: NMJohn
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Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 2:40pm

You're very ingenious and electrically talented than I am.  I've already ordered a kit on Amazon that another member uses (and explained with a YouTube video).  But thanks for showing us your work!

John
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Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 1:59pm

This is an electrical tester that I put togetherfrom directions on some RV forum--maybe this one, but I can't remember where itcame from.

It is simply a 30 amp male plug mounted to a pvc receptacle box with thestandard receptacle inside.  Plugged into the receptacle is a standardreceptacle tester which shows polarity, grounding  and hot/ground orhot/neutral reversed.  the second (white) item is a voltage indicator .

I'm sure there are probably more sophisticated instruments available, but Imade this one for about $30.
Vann




]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:59:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63497#63497 30 amp line tester : See the link in my signature,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63450#63450 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 10:32pm

See the link in my signature, the first link that comes up on that page.  I talk about using 2 inexpensive testers to check for correct wiring and to be sure your camper frame isn't live.  If you want to check for voltage too, you'll need a cheap voltmeter.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:32:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63450#63450 30 amp line tester : There might be a stand-alone analyzer,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63434#63434 Author: JohnBG
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Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 6:37pm

There might be a stand-alone analyzer, but all the ones I have seen come with the surge suppressor like the one I bought.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:37:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63434#63434 30 amp line tester : Thanks John BG. I guess I was/am... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63432#63432 Author: NMJohn
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Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 6:30pm

Thanks John BG.  

I guess I was/am a little confused thinking that there was an inexpensive plug-in device that would check the amps, volts and polarity without the surge protection option.  I have a surge protector, but was looking for just a meter to tell me if it was safe to plug in the rpod with surge protector I have.

Maybe they don't make such a thing and I'll just rely on plugging in the surge protector I own and hoping for the best.  But if you knew ahead of time that the circuit was good, it would be handy.

But thanks for your response!

John
]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:30:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63432#63432 30 amp line tester : Here's what I use:htt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63429#63429 Author: JohnBG
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Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 5:09pm

Here's what I use: http://trci.net/products/surge-guard-rv/hardwires-portables/30a-portable-surge-protector  I bought mine on Amazon for about $80.  Here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/TRC-44260-Amp-Circuit-Analyzer/dp/B00JYMZ8HK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436994675&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=rv+surge+guard+30A+surge+suppressor

You can spend more for a fancier one with an LCD readout or hard-wire version that you install in the camper if you want.  I like this one.  It's simple, just plug it in and it works.

Never experienced it myself, but some folks say pedestal power can be flaky at some campsites.

I also like the surge suppressor here in Central Florida aka "Lightning Alley".
]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:09:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63429#63429 30 amp line tester : A friend of mine uses some sort... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6643&PID=63427#63427 Author: NMJohn
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Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 4:55pm

A friend of mine uses some sort of "line tester" for the 30 amp outlet at campgrounds to check on the right voltage, polarity, etc.  I've been looking online for such a device.  

Any links to these on Amazon?

Is there any need for this?  He also uses a surge protector and I've ordered one of them.

Thanks,

John


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