edatlanta Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 We had a big thunderstorm blow through a couple of hours ago. That didn't wake me up at all, but the silence when the power went off did. I got up and turned off both a/c's and water heater and laid back down. About an hour and a half later I heard the transfer switch "thunk" and got up and turned things back on. And now with a cup in hand and the internet up, Life is Back to Normal. Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 At the Tampa RV show a lightening bolt hit the fence a few feet behind the trailer. Huge flash and instantaneous explosion so you knew it was close. The flash was blinding. A couple of folks were killed a few miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunsje Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 These are reminders to use a Power Conditioner / Surge Suppressor. During Thunderstorms I unplug from shore-power also. If my AC's need to be on, I'll also run the DG. JohnnyB 2014 ShowHauler Motorhome 45' Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 This is our first trip in 10 years of RV'ing where we've had lots of 'opportunities' to be in Thunderstorms:)! From a close to Bismarck, ND microcell induced almost mini tornado, hail, and winds so strong that they knocked down over 100 trees in the immediate area - the seeming daily Thunderstorm Warnings and a few Tornado Warnings too in and around the Black Hills area. On to Glacier National Park, West Glaciers Apgar campground listening show. Now in Canada, and the thunderstorms continue. Hail the size of golf balls within 5 miles of us, and just under marble size where we were near Waterton Lakes region. And night before last, now in Banff NP Village 1, we had several hours of overhead lightening. Into the town of Banff yesterday for some shopping, and stop for a quick bite - the restaurant we'd planned to eat in was closed due to a lightening strike of that building from the previous nights storms. When we know that heavy lightning is in the region, I do unplug form power. Not a problem here in Banff Village 1, as it is boon docking without the benefit of open views. (Still nice, but the multiple loops usually have you with neighbors on each side, and behind you too, unless you are on the outside loop sites.) Yes to having a less expensive sacrificial Power/Surge protector:)! And do understand the comment about the silence of no power... Best to all, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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