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Were the two problems related?
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Possibly.
First thing to check is whether the campground outlets are wired correctly. In my opinion, everyone ought to carry one of those cheap little AC power polarity testers. You can pay anywhere between 89 cents and 10 bucks for them, depending on where you find them. They are all the same - you plug a little plastic thingy into an outlet, and 3 little lights tell you if everything is wired correctly. For a picture of one, go to
www.HomeDepot.com, and enter 345238 in the search box.
Having said that, if the campground had an electrician, it probably had correct wiring. And since you are no longer in the campground, you'll have to check it "next time".
Next question - can you plug your TM into a GFI outlet at home? You probably have one in a bathroom, for example. Use a three wire extension cord if you have to - it is just for a test. If you can make the GFI outlet trip, then the problem is in the TM.
While you are plugged in, fold the bathroom wall up and down a few times. Push the little silver switch a few times with your thumb, and rap on it a few times, to make the lights go on and off. Does that make it trip?
Lower the TM tongue jack into/onto wet ground. Does that make it trip?
Let us know what you find - we'll go from there.
Bill