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casey1
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Is it ok to connect your rv to shore power 50amp full time
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John_Wayne
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I would only add that make sure you have a good 3 stag charging system be it inverter or converter. If not make sure you keep and eye on the water in your batteries, so it doesn't go low.
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Tom_Barb
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yes we have surge protection.

It has never activated at home. once on the road.
2000 Newmar mountain aire 4081 DP, ISC/350 Allison 6 speed, Wrangler JL toad.

malexander
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Mine's plugged in 24/7, if not plugged in, the genny's running.
2007 Fleetwood Bounder 38N 330 Cat DP, 2008 GL1800 Goldwing, Cessna 150 & 172, Rans S6S Coyote, Vans RV9A. Lifetime NRA, EAA, Good Sam member

down_home
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We stay connected but with a surge protector. We have had surges trip the breakers, on the towers more than once. The surge protector may have saved a big spike getting into the rig too. It does not tell us what events it protected us from.

wa8yxm
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casey1 wrote:
Is it ok to connect your rv to shore power 50amp full time


Short answer YES.. Long answer: So long as you are not towing/driving it down the road YES.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
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Tom_Barb
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casey1 wrote:
Is it ok to connect your rv to shore power 50amp full time


we do, 50amp service at home and the coach stays plugged in
2000 Newmar mountain aire 4081 DP, ISC/350 Allison 6 speed, Wrangler JL toad.

Bookumdanno
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I'd at least put a surge suppressor to protect on board electronics.A better device would be a https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-Hardwired-Electrical-Protection/dp/B003AN1UA8/ref=asc_... You would also need to check your battery/batteries periodically.
2020 Chevy Silverado, 2020 Grand Design Transcend 30RBS

cwit
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The only time mine is disconnected is when I am on the road driving. So yes.