Escapees March-April 2019 Vol 40 Issue 5

Different Viewpoints

Maritime Miscalculation

         I agree 100 percent with Mark’s recommen- dations for basic items every RVer should take along, and I would like to add to his list. When I went full-time RVing, a friend recommended I buy a surge protector to save me the headache they experienced with a power surge in their motorhome. The brand we have also shows if the power pole you connect to is wired properly. Thanks for your suggestions, Mark.     

                                                     I stopped sailing in 1998 when my wife, Dot, and I sold our liveaboard sloop and bought a home on Chesapeake Bay. We began RVing a few years later and, among other adventures, spent three full-time years dragging a 40-foot Big Horn all over the country with a Dodge dually and a lot of support from Escapees mail service. We settled in Florida five years ago and downsized to a nifty Forester motorhome. No matter how far or often we roam, we’ll be Escapees loyalists forever!                                                                                             Buyer beware! When purchasing extended coverage, be sure to read what the plan covers and what is not covered under the warranty before you buy it.   

I took the 50-amp cord another step. To use a short 10-foot, 50-amp cord, which is all I need for most RV parks, I purchased a 50-amp electric dryer cord. It’s about three feet long, had a standard 50-amp male plug on one end and four bare wires on the other. I then purchased and wired a stan- dard RV 50-amp screw female fitting on the other end. Now I can hook the 10-foot extension directly to the RV without dragging the 50-foot cord out. If I need the additional length, I simply remove my “adapter” and use the extension on the end of the 50-foot heavy monster.         I’d like to add two thoughts to the article. 1. I have used several brands of water hoses and finally found one that is much better. The Zero-G hose is lightweight, easy to roll or fold up even in the coldest weather. It has the added bonus of taking up minimal space. You won’t believe the difference! We carry both a 25-foot and 50-foot hose. 2. The water regulator is essential to protect the plumbing, and an EMS– Surge Protector is just as important to protect your electrical system. We have a Progressive Industries EMSHW50C Surge Protector hard-wired in. If you choose to go with a portable model, you need to be sure to lock it to the power pedestal. They are expensive, but worth every penny.       In the article, “RV Essentials: The Basics,” in the January/February issue, the “15-A male to 50-A female” adapter image is mislabeled. It should be “15-amp male to 30 amp female.” I always enjoy reading Mark’s column in the Escapees magazine. Thanks for a great article!      I enjoyed your article, and it was helpful for a newbie like me. I was advised to purchase a surge protector. I have a computer background, and this made sense to me, so I bought the Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X Portable RV Surge Protector (50 A) for my rig.     

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