What is an RV circuit breaker?

Just like your breaker at home, your RV’s circuit breaker is designed to protect you and your camper in the event of a power surge, short circuit, or overloaded plug-in that could be dangerous. A circuit breaker is designed to cut off — or break — power to all devices on a particular circuit before they can cause damage.

What is the cost to buy a new RV circuit breaker?

A new RV circuit breaker costs around $10-$15 depending on its type and current rating. Modern RVs come equipped with outlets to provide power outside the vehicle to run any appliance. However, it can trip if an appliance draws more power than the breaker's ratings.

Why do RV circuit breakers trip?

Circuit breakers prevent your RV’s electrical system from becoming overloaded and therefore, causing fire and electric shock. In other words, they act as a failsafe: they interrupt the power in case of an electrical surge. This is the main reason why they trip.

What are the different types of circuit breakers?

The industry currently offers a wide range of single- and double-pole circuit breakers to choose from. The former are probably the most popular ones. They are built to monitor the current of a single wire. Obviously, double-pole ones monitor the current of two wires and interrupt it simultaneously.

What is a tandem breaker?

There are also so-called tandem breakers that provide two separate electrical circuits in the space of a single-port variant. Unlike double-pole models, they don’t disconnect two poles simultaneously. All the above-mentioned products from renowned brands such as Husky Towing, Parallax, and others are showcased on our digital shelves.