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06-29-2015, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Selah, Washington
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surge protection
As we normally dry camp, this topic hasn't come up. We are about to make a trip to Montana and will stay at a number of RV parks with full hook ups. I spoke with our local trailer supply store as to the need for this and he was quite frank and said only about 1% of his customers buy surge protection. How do people feel on this forum? Is power surge a major issue?
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2011 Jayflight 23FB G2
2003 Chevy 1500 4x4
Wife Peggy and 2 Beagles and a rescue Cocker Spaniel
2007 Yamaha Grizzly 400 ATV and Yamaha 2000 watt Genny
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06-29-2015, 01:57 PM
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Location: Minnesota
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I keep thinking about buying one, but never have. Parents have camped with some type of trailer since the 60’s and never have had one. Neither of us have ever had an issue, but I have heard of issues. The headache they could prevent would be worth it.
I carry a multi-meter to check the voltage and another gauge to ensure the electrical post is wired properly. It does not prevent damage from a surge, lightning strike, brown out, or so forth.
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06-29-2015, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougfir1
As we normally dry camp, this topic hasn't come up. We are about to make a trip to Montana and will stay at a number of RV parks with full hook ups. I spoke with our local trailer supply store as to the need for this and he was quite frank and said only about 1% of his customers buy surge protection. How do people feel on this forum? Is power surge a major issue?
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Highly recommend. If something happens and your trailer gets fried by a surge, you'll wish you had it.
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06-29-2015, 03:06 PM
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I've had one on both TT's we've owned. Helps me sleep better.
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06-29-2015, 04:42 PM
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Location: Sparta, TN
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Before purchasing be sure you educate yourself on the difference between a surge protector and an EMS. An EMS offers far more protection than an surge only device.
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2012 Jay Flight 22FB, 2 x Honda EU2000i
2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali AWD
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06-29-2015, 06:05 PM
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Location: Aurora CO
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There have been several posts here on JOF calling out how their EMS saved them the first season
I added mine this year ,progressive 50amp hard wired EMS
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06-29-2015, 06:53 PM
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Location: Maplesville - Home Base
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To have one or not is just one of those questions that each has to answer for himself. I Have a Progressive PT50C that has been in service for the past 5 years. I absolutely won't plug in anywhere without it. It shut down the power to my 5'er for high voltage, low voltage, open ground and open neutral, but I can't specifically say I have seen a surge. I just don't remember since I have seen numerous of all of the issues listed.
What will I do if my PT50C ever dies and has to go back to PI for service? I will unbox the brand new spare that I have never used. As I said above, I absolutely won't plug in anywhere without it.
I have seen entirely too many electrical issues in RV parks and the high voltage problem was on my home base site which is in a residential area.
YMMV
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2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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06-29-2015, 08:12 PM
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Cheapest insurance you will ever buy.
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06-29-2015, 08:37 PM
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Member
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Location: Cedar Park
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x2
Progressive Industries EMS-PT50C for us, as well. Love it (and the peace of mind).
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06-29-2015, 10:31 PM
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X3
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06-29-2015, 10:33 PM
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Went dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant with some fellow campers tonight. Came back and the microwave was showing zeros instead of the time. Checked the PI EMS and it was showing a PE04. So it had shutdown for a low voltage while we were gone, and then powered backup when voltage was safe. Thus saving wear and tear on my AC.
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06-30-2015, 04:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Filthy-Beast
Went dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant with some fellow campers tonight. Came back and the microwave was showing zeros instead of the time. Checked the PI EMS and it was showing a PE04. So it had shutdown for a low voltage while we were gone, and then powered backup when voltage was safe. Thus saving wear and tear on my AC.
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That happens a lot to me also. Remember, a lot of RV parks are old. The state park I'm hosting in now for my 5th summer dates from 1950. Initially it didn't even provide electricity at the sites. 20 amp was added first, then 30 amp, and now some sites have 50 amp, but the wiring hasn't kept up with the increased load so voltage issues are present when it is hot. How many more RV's today have 2 a/c's, microwaves, washer/dryer's, etc.?
Yep, my PT50C is the first thing I plug in and the last I unplug every time.
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KM4STL
2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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06-30-2015, 07:22 AM
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Location: Selah, Washington
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Thanks for everyone's input. I will get one ordered.
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2011 Jayflight 23FB G2
2003 Chevy 1500 4x4
Wife Peggy and 2 Beagles and a rescue Cocker Spaniel
2007 Yamaha Grizzly 400 ATV and Yamaha 2000 watt Genny
Me/retired insurance claims and DW/retired RN.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."-Red Green
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06-30-2015, 08:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougfir1
Thanks for everyone's input. I will get one ordered.
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Good decision!
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06-30-2015, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougfir1
Thanks for everyone's input. I will get one ordered.
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What did you order? A surge protector or an EMS?
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2012 Jay Flight 22FB, 2 x Honda EU2000i
2013 GMC Yukon XL Denali AWD
EDUCATION is what you get when you read the fine print.....
EXPERIENCE is what you get when you don't.
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06-30-2015, 09:09 AM
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Location: SF Bay Area
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We got an EMS from Amazon and it is fantastic. Granted, we use a cable and lock it into the podium 'cuz it ain't cheap!
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06-30-2015, 10:40 AM
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Location: Bartonville
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Here's what I got
Best price right now is through Camping World - $92.31 + shipping.
Portable Surge Guard Protectors, 50 amp - TRC 44270 - Surge Protectors - Camping World
Amazon also has it for $102.26, and if you are a Prime member - free 2-day shipping.
Robot Check
These are the 50-amp models. 30-amp models are $75 and $80, respectively.
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2015 Jay Flight 32RLDS Elite
2012 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab LTZ (6.6L Duramax/Allison)
Equalizer Hitch (1200# bars)
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06-30-2015, 10:46 AM
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Member
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Location: Alpena
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06-30-2015, 07:12 PM
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Member
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Location: Midland
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We use a surge protector, water pressure regulator & water filter. Cheap insurance. No problems to date.
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07-01-2015, 04:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Selah, Washington
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surge protector from Progressive.
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2011 Jayflight 23FB G2
2003 Chevy 1500 4x4
Wife Peggy and 2 Beagles and a rescue Cocker Spaniel
2007 Yamaha Grizzly 400 ATV and Yamaha 2000 watt Genny
Me/retired insurance claims and DW/retired RN.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."-Red Green
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