GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #18 | Page 57

THE FRONT BOOT CONNECTED AND PROTECTED How ‘surge safe’ is your RV? According to Ampfibian, without protection an electrical surge can fry your electrics, and most insurance policies exclude surge damage. If you think ‘yeah, but surely surges aren’t that common’, then zap out of it. Not only can a whole range of things trigger a surge, they’re more likely in the rural locations you love exploring. The good news? Surge damage is 100 per cent preventable thanks to an inexpensive piece of (weatherproof) kit called the Ampfibian S1000DX Caravan Surge Protector. Rated at 15A and with a 1000 joule surge absorption rating and four integrated fuses, plug it into a site’s power supply before connecting your van and you’ll protect your electrics. Plus, it features an integrated outlet tester, so you can check if a powerpoint is wired properly before you plug in, too. MORE INFO S1000DX CARAVAN SURGE PROTECTOR RRP: $89.99; 1000 JOULE REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE S1000D WITH OUTLET TESTER: $59.99 www.ampfibian.com.au Product available from Bunnings TOW A 12 FT VAN, LIVE IN A 15 FT VAN! TARE WEIGHT 1750KG - CAN BE TOWED BY ANYTHING REALLY! WWW.THELITTLECARAVANCOMPANY.COM.AU [email protected] 1800 332 622 gorv.com.au 57 MADE IN AUSTRALIA FOR AUSTRALIA