Turning off breaker is dangerous?

[Kevin D Pem]

You do know there is a main breaker in your load center right?

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Sign be damned, I'm turning the breaker off every time I plug in or unplug. I often see labels stating the opposite: Turn the breakers off when plugging in or unplugging.

 

[DennisT]

Yeah, I’d be turning off before plugging in even though I only plug in the watchdog first - make sure good - turn off breaker - plug in coach cable to watchdog - close breaker.

They don’t wear out that fast unless they are using cheap breakers.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[team bradfield]

Sign be damned, I'm turning the breaker off every time I plug in or unplug. I often see labels stating the opposite: Turn the breakers off when plugging in or unplugging.

x2 always turn off to plug/unplug

 

[Neemer]

That is a surprising answer from NIRVC. Times must be rough all over.

 

[Jim]

Sorry, breakers are cheap. Electronics in motorhomes are not nor is the threat of getting shocked desired.

Yep, cheap. Last ones I bought, if my memory serves me correctly, were about $16.00 at Loews. That may not be exactly right, but under $20 for sure.

On average, I replace a couple each year. It's a 15 minute job. One of my least issues.

 

[whereRVapp]

For my safety and health of my coach I would turn off the breaker. Sorry, breakers are cheap. Electronics in motorhomes are not nor is the threat of getting shocked desired.

But I'm open to opinions/feedback, is turning off the breaker unnecessary?

I’ve seen a similar sign at a couple campground, if I recall when it’s been cold out. Needless to say, still follow what I’ve heard over the years and off when plugging / unplugging. Then I turn back on just in case there is some other load that I am unaware of. Leave it as I found it.

 

[MarkMaxPayne]

"Sign be damned" is right. I would be doing what is best for my rig vs. their power pedestals. Is this just a way to try to burn something else out on the coach to have to add on as another repair later? I hope that doesn't mean they are plugging and unplugging storage customer rigs on live circuits.

Best,
-Mark

 

[Jim]

I hope that doesn't mean they are plugging and unplugging storage customer rigs on live circuits.

Best,
-Mark

You ask this question, already knowing the answer . . .

 

[purring along]

Maybe nirvc can take some of the money they made on me, and buy a few extra breakers.