Electric RV Accessories

SURGE PROTECTORS – GENERATOR – SOLAR PANELS When it comes to surge protectors – this is NOT a place to cut corners! All it takes is ONE electric surge from sloppy RV Park electrical wiring OR from lightning and your RV’s electrical system & electronics ARE TOAST. And… good luck claiming it as warranty! No manufacturer will stand behind that damage. The bottom line: I would NEVER plug into a RV Power Pestle without having my surge protector inline. Progressive surge protectors are NOT cheap, but there’s a reason! When it comes to surge protection, you NEED the best. 

Click here for recommended 30A surge protector

Click here for recommended 50A surge protector

If your RV is 50A, get the 50A, if you pull up to a 30A site, you can use a 50 to 30A adapter with your surge protector. If your camper is 30A, get the 30A model.  I’ve had my Progressive for 8+ years now. My first Progressive lasted 6 years, when it failed, the company sent me a FREE WARRANTY replacement. Progressive is THE name in this arena.

50A to 30A adapter – a must for ALL RV’ers with 50A equipped campers

If you have a 50A (50 amp) camper, you will likely run into some campgrounds where they only offer 30 amp service. Fortunately the “fix” is easy and inexpensive. All you need is THIS CONNECTOR to connect your 50A power cord to a 30A power pedastle. (Note: you need a female 50A to male 30A which is what I’ve linked you to here.) Also I appreciate the “handles” on this adapter as it makes it easier to disconnect.

30A to 15A (household plug) for limited situations in your RV

If you’re boondocking (dry camping) and wish to connect an inverter (suggested: Renogy 2000 watt, pure sine wave) to the main power on your camper OR if you’re visiting a friend who only has 15A current (household current), you will need THIS CONNECTOR. It allows you to connect 15A outlets (household outlets) to either 30A or 50A (with the help of the connector discussed earlier.)

A Solid Generator for your RV Camper

When it comes to generators – I purchased one recently, mostly to ensure my batteries remained strong during a dry camping stay. Frankly, solar panels, while they are GREAT, are of limited use in cloudy weather – and with the recent reduction in the cost (AND WEIGHT) of good generators, I decided it was worth the expense.

I opted for a Champion generator. The generator I’m going to recommend cost me well under $1000. Here is a link to the best price I’ve found.  I’ve checked reputation and believe it is reliable AND this generator can be paralleled with another to nearly double the wattage. With the parallel kit and a 2nd generator, you’re still UNDER $1500. and you have a small, powerful energy-producing system!

Here is a link to the BEST price on the dual-fuel Champion Generator I purchased.

Solar Panels

Link to Renogy Solar Panels

Renogy Solar Panels come in “2 flavors” – 100 watt and 200 watt. Both include a solar controller (the device that allows the panels to “talk” to the batteries. The cables have alligator clips to connect DIRECTLY to the batteries (this is the preferred approach.) I prefer “suitcase” approach over roof-top panels as solar panels work well ONLY when they can face the sun and remain out of the shade. If you camp under a tree, roof-top solar panels are rendered nearly useless!

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