Hey Ozzie,
I am living in the montana here in Douglas, WY. We just had a huge lightening storm last sunday that really sent things crazy in my trailer. The AC side of my water heater went out due to an electrical surge. I just had it repaired by a mobile RV repair man. He changed the on/off switch, thermostat, and electric element. The storm also fried my cable line, electric coffee grinder that was unplugged and tripped the surge protector for the computer. One lightening bolt sent carol and I scrambling and a picture flew off the wall to the other side of the bedroom. Carol said it felt like someone punched her in the back.
So anyways, I am thinking about getting a surge protector, because after that electrical storm I am affraid that I will permanently have "gremlins" in my water heater. I advise you get it. I will get one soon.
Tim Marshall
2004 3670RL Montana
2002 F-350 powerstroke diesel
