Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-23-2017, 03:40 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Austin
Posts: 2
Am I being to overly cautious?

I'm a newbie and this is my first experience and I'm jumping in with both feet to be a full timer in an RV Park....

I am about to move my 2010 Jayco into my RV spot in Park and the management seems to think that me buying a Low voltage booster and a Progressive EMS-HW30 surge protector was not what the "common" person does.....

To me, it just seems like common sense to protect your appliances and seems most blogs and sites that I've visited people are using these products.... Am I throwing money away or am I doing what most "common" people do by protecting their stuff?

Thoughts?
rebecca45888 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 03:42 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,580
Get the EMS, for sure.

'The common person' gets burned every year for not investing in this 'must have' item.

If anyone called me a 'commoner' I'd probably punch them in the neck.

Unless the 'management' is willing to pay for any / all electrical related repairs during your stay, it's none of his 'bees wax' anyway.

I have a certain neighbor that's always 'in my grill' telling me what I need and don't need, across various topics said neighbor knows almost nothing about. So annoying.

It's your call, but I've never heard of someone on this forum suggesting a quality EMS is ever a bad investment... guaranteed for life too.
__________________
2016 27BHS Elite
2012 F-150 EcoBoost / Max Tow (Sold)
2017 'Blue Jeans' 6.2 F-250 Lariat 4.3 gears.
bansai is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 03:47 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
hoppers4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 2,064
I think both of those electrical tools are "must haves". As for the autoformer, I've been in too many parks in mid summer where too many ACs drew the voltage down to unacceptable levels. I've been using one for a couple of years now and wouldn't be without it.
__________________
Don
hoppers4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 03:51 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Way down here........FL
Posts: 2,097
Quote:
Originally Posted by rebecca45888 View Post
I'm a newbie and this is my first experience and I'm jumping in with both feet to be a full timer in an RV Park....

I am about to move my 2010 Jayco into my RV spot in Park and the management seems to think that me buying a Low voltage booster and a Progressive EMS-HW30 surge protector was not what the "common" person does.....

To me, it just seems like common sense to protect your appliances and seems most blogs and sites that I've visited people are using these products.... Am I throwing money away or am I doing what most "common" people do by protecting their stuff?

Thoughts?
You are definitely doing the right thing. Some campgrounds can have problems with their electric, especially in the hot summer when everyone is running every AC they have. You don't want to have problems with your appliances or rv wiring.............
jasum is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 03:53 PM   #5
Site Team
 
Crabman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,088
That was a strange statement for them to make, lol.
__________________
2017 Coachmen Catalina 283RKS
2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
2010 Jayflight 28BHS (sold)
Crabman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 04:23 PM   #6
Site Team
 
JFlightRisk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,700
Welcome to the forum from western NY! I've been called a lot of things, but NEVER common. I won't hook up without our EMS. Happy Full Timing!
__________________
Moderator
Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.

2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
JFlightRisk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 06:25 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Stingray75's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Black River Falls, Wi
Posts: 1,154
The EMS is a must have to protect your investment from all sorts of potential electrical problems. They may have good power, they may have folks who have replaced stuff thinking was a product failure when it was more likely power issues. You'll soon know.
__________________
2019 Pinnacle 36 FBTS
2016 Silverado 3500 CC SRW DuraMax/Allison
1975 Corvette for the sunny days n dry roads
2017 RZR for the rainy days n muddy roads
Stingray75 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 07:15 PM   #8
Site Team
 
norty1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,753
The EMS is a no brainer IMO and the cg should have no objection to you having or not having one.

I have been in parks that forbid Autoformers and I think that is their right to make any rules they want.

If you are stuck on one then you may have to find another park.
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
norty1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2017, 07:23 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
fielro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
Get both, I just had a camp ground host tell me they aren't needed. Famous last words
__________________
Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
fielro is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:27 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.