Plugging in to the post

When we pull into the campground and get positioned and leveled we plug into electric and water and we are set, right?

Well even though I know better, I sometimes forget, so I am writing this to remind myself.

First, before going outside, make sure no 120 volt electrical appliances have inadvertently been left on. Make sure everything is off.

Second, it is highly desirable to check the voltage and polarity of the plug. Camping World or Radio Shack have simple, inexpensive devices for doing this.  Bad electricity is common, and can cause serious problems.

Third, check the post to determine what adapter you need.

Fourth, turn off all the breakers in the post’s electrical box.

Only then should you carefully plug in.

    Some might still avoid standing in a puddle of water.  

    Some might use rubber soled shoes.

    Some might consider rubber gloves.

Then turn on the post breakers

And finally the electrical appliances inside

And of course it is even more important to shut down everything (120 volts ) in the RV and shut off the post box breakers prior to unplugging. I am more likely to forget this part. The loud spark usually reminds me after it is too late.

An excellent more extensive treatise on plugging in   

http://www.myrv.us/Pgs/RV/Camp%20Electric.htm 

and another

http://www.myrv.us/Pgs/RV/50amp.htm 

Doug