tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post4647208476583393431..comments2024-03-29T05:14:27.678-04:00Comments on The Roadrunner Chronicles: Some Excitement!Roadrunner Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-29825187396324729992015-04-13T19:11:11.111-04:002015-04-13T19:11:11.111-04:00Oh my! You are lucky that's all that was fried...Oh my! You are lucky that's all that was fried...very scary stuff, electricity..Ben Franklin was lucky HE wasn't fried ...he and his kite!<br />Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-73704623317642997102015-04-13T18:39:20.541-04:002015-04-13T18:39:20.541-04:00I wish we knew. Might have been a number of thing...I wish we knew. Might have been a number of things. We already decided not to use our heat cold that we modified with aluminum foil on the water hose. It had a couple of hot spots on it after we undid it in the spring. Better to buy the hold with the coil embedded in it. The Surge Protector was 8 years old and may have failed. We have heard of that. Best thing is to keep a better eye on the connections at both end of the surge protector. It was fine at one end and melted at the other...<br />If you haven't been to Pelican Roost, its a real treat. And washing your rig is not a problem. Can't beat the scenery and is a well run campground.Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-64785534712949639922015-04-13T16:19:05.354-04:002015-04-13T16:19:05.354-04:00Did your electrician friend discover the cause of ...Did your electrician friend discover the cause of the problem? Was it just poor connections at the plug or an internal problem within the surge protector? At any rate, I'm going pick up a spare 50 amp plug end at Camping World tomorrow. <br /><br /> I find when I carry spare parts, those components they are for never fail. ;c)<br /><br />We're planning on staying at the same CG you're at mid next week on our way south to Port Canaveral for our next cruise. Handy place to stop.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-90470320497041629882015-04-13T12:46:53.139-04:002015-04-13T12:46:53.139-04:00Steve - no need the check out the surge protector....Steve - no need the check out the surge protector. A quick look determined it had outlived its usefulness. It went into the dumpster shortly after we made the repair. A new one and a different model (one recommended by the electrician) is on order and should arrive today or tomorrow.Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-13341984338343451092015-04-13T12:44:35.515-04:002015-04-13T12:44:35.515-04:00I offered them but they both declined... Guess th...I offered them but they both declined... Guess they don't drink on the job?Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-85025832388993027782015-04-13T12:43:27.962-04:002015-04-13T12:43:27.962-04:00Yes - plus the RV mobile guys called back to check...Yes - plus the RV mobile guys called back to check that we were doing ok, so we are well taken care of!Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-58122492128971488692015-04-13T12:41:19.820-04:002015-04-13T12:41:19.820-04:00Good question - this plug is really doing fine, bu...Good question - this plug is really doing fine, but it is intended for washer/dryer etc. The larger wiring from the motor home is a tight fit but probably adequate. We've checked it a few times the last couple of days and there are no hot spots so it is probably fine. But the plug we picked up at Camping World is just for this purpose and probably a better fit.Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-48264858473031386522015-04-13T12:38:16.787-04:002015-04-13T12:38:16.787-04:00Yes we are! And no we did not keep the surge supp...Yes we are! And no we did not keep the surge suppressor. I have a new one on order which should arrive today or tomorrow.Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-21151063127690563922015-04-13T12:31:08.897-04:002015-04-13T12:31:08.897-04:00You are a very lucky guy. Having a real electricia...You are a very lucky guy. Having a real electrician walk by and offer to fix it was great. Now you will need to replace the female plug on the suppressor ( if you did not throw it away). When plugs are left connected for a long time, a dielectric grease is normally coated over the prongs to prevent corrosion / arching. Ask the electrician about it. We used it a lot in the USAF. note: please do not post the coming and going of US subs and ships by ID. Thanks. ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-24680504403009666122015-04-13T10:05:37.168-04:002015-04-13T10:05:37.168-04:00Why is a "more permanent plug" needed?Why is a "more permanent plug" needed?Merikay MacKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090072368063727932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-44885481198282318142015-04-13T09:57:50.783-04:002015-04-13T09:57:50.783-04:00I see that it was at least a "one beer" ...I see that it was at least a "one beer" job!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-10759589488060237832015-04-13T09:54:32.788-04:002015-04-13T09:54:32.788-04:00Randy I would check out the surge protector before...Randy I would check out the surge protector before using it much longer. The surge protector should not have allowed whatever caused the power problem to get to your MH's cord.Steve and Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756346672179586954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886120447635133317.post-86284825982652545692015-04-13T09:25:46.742-04:002015-04-13T09:25:46.742-04:00You got lucky having an electrician nearby!You got lucky having an electrician nearby!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.com