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Re: [VAL] Modern 3 plug trailer wiring



Hi Dr. G. J.,

I was wondering about the fact that most modern camp grounds, certainly not
all, have a ground fault in the circuit before you plug in.  For some reason
I don't understand, it seems to give problems.  What's your read on this?
Then, I've also seen ground/neutral reversed and hot neutral reversed in
campgrounds.  I find it best to use one of the three prong light testers to
verify correct wiring before plugging in.

I would like to use standard GFI in the trailer as the whole trailer units
are several hundred.

BTW, I always use a GFI protected circuit to power my trailers at the house.
Saved my bacon a couple of times already.  Nothing like touching a hot
trailer while standing on wet/damp ground! :(


                                                        Regards, '69 Safari,
Joy