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03-20-2019, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,541
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I would get one you can buy a good one it's just a piece of mind to have one and maybe nothing will happen and maybe it will, you're never know.
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2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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03-20-2019, 02:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,880
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2012 Ford Expedition EL
2016 28BHBE, Elite and Thermal Packages.
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
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03-20-2019, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Greenwood
Posts: 426
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I never had one until I bought our FW. Mine has already saved me from hooking up to CG box with faulty wiring. With all the electronics these days, it is a piece of mind not worrying about my camping trip being cut short due to a power surge or lightning strike.
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03-20-2019, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Orange
Posts: 491
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We decided that spending less than $300 was better than spending thousands.
We have EMS and the water pressure regulator.
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03-21-2019, 11:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Octopus Prime
We decided that spending less than $300 was better than spending thousands.
We have EMS and the water pressure regulator.
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Yep, what Octopus Prime said.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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03-22-2019, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by usafdaddy
I'm sure that this has been discussed somewhere in the Jayco Owners forum in the past. In 40 years of RVing in motor homes, travel trailers, and now our 5th wheel, I have never used a surge protector and have never had a problem that required its usage. I have spoken with numerous fellow RVers who say that they're a waste of money and a few who think I am foolish not to be using one, I would appreciate "your" opinion on this matter. Thank you.
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Surge protection is only one benefit of having an electrical management system (something beyond just surge protection). It protects against surges but also protects again low/high voltage. The impact of operation at low or high voltage may not be apparent immediately but shorten the life of electronic components. If you have a premature A/C motor failure it may be the result of having had the unit running with a low or high voltage condition. For me the cost of having one (a few hundred dollars) to protect against all of these things, and the ability to monitor voltage, current, proper grounding and polarity, is worth the price.
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2012 F-250 6.2L 3.73
Equalizer Hitch
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03-27-2019, 11:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Somersworth
Posts: 16
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When we updated our coach last year, there were a lot more electronics than before (almost 15 years ago). Reading all the horror stories from sketchy campground electrical blowing out systems, we considered it short money to invest in a hard wired system.
If nothing else, it's piece of mind.
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03-27-2019, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 278
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I’ve seen electrical damage to homes for the last 20 years. TVs, appliances, & electronics destroyed. I live in the lightning capital of the United States. That’s why I use one.
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03-27-2019, 12:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 58
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I installed one of these after we settled in an RV Park and were living out of our RV, month to month, in Tempe, AZ.
https://www.progressiveindustries.net/ems-hw50c
Luckily we had it, because our power pedestal took a hit and this device saved what would have happened to our internals, had I not installed it.
Definitely worth the money! Like some people have said, some have not encountered problems, as lon as they have been camping, while others have! Meaning, YOU never know when something will happen. It is great insurance for the protection of your RV. They are easy to install as well :-)
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03-27-2019, 12:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Huntington Beach
Posts: 2
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Along the same thought process
I agree on having a surge protector and I have one. The problem is it is for 50 amp service when I had a Class A, now that I’ve moved to a Greyhawk 32 ft with 30 amp service, can I still use it if I use the adapter to go fro 50 amp to 30 amp?
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03-27-2019, 01:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Garfield
Posts: 8
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Its the 1st thing I purchased after I payed the dealer to replace $2800.00 worth of electronics after a surge took them out. And I still have to purchase a new microwave. I would definitely invest in one.
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03-27-2019, 01:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Woodbine
Posts: 28
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Most assuredly. Progressive industries, hard wire was my choice. Would not leave home w/o knowing that level of protection is in place.
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03-27-2019, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HBGREY
I agree on having a surge protector and I have one. The problem is it is for 50 amp service when I had a Class A, now that I’ve moved to a Greyhawk 32 ft with 30 amp service, can I still use it if I use the adapter to go fro 50 amp to 30 amp?
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Contacting the surge protector manufacturer would be the best idea to be certain, IMO.
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SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
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03-27-2019, 02:56 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Muskoka ON
Posts: 155
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I installed a Progressive hard wired unit in our trailer and it may have just paid for itself last summer when we returned to the trailer and found it showing a low voltage fault code and it had shut down the power coming into the trailer, we had left the ac on because of the heat and the low voltage would have been hard on things. I know its working as it should.
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03-27-2019, 04:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 19
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Surge Protector
Yes...many campgrounds haven’t updated grid...in California one stayed at frequently in case n point...reading was getting below 100 so bought a a booster type that brought it up to 115+... during summer and u don’t want to blow your air conditioner...pricey $350 at Camping World but cheaper than air conditioner or worst... + worth peace of mind...now at most campgrounds readiding stays n 125-129 !!! My 2 cents
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03-27-2019, 04:49 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 697
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We have a tester/surge protector for our little trailer. We also keep an easily visible LED amp meter plugged in to a socket so we can monitor the power coming into the trailer. We have not had a power surge but we have had a few reverse wired and faulty posts in both independent and major camping club campgrounds. Protection will pay for itself sooner or later.
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03-28-2019, 03:24 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Thibodaux
Posts: 52
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Always use mine whether plugged in at the CG or home. I've known people who have suffered for not having a surge protector. Figure it's a small price to pay for peace of mind.
2010 Greyhawk 31SS
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03-28-2019, 04:35 AM
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#38
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
Posts: 3,059
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HBGREY
I agree on having a surge protector and I have one. The problem is it is for 50 amp service when I had a Class A, now that I’ve moved to a Greyhawk 32 ft with 30 amp service, can I still use it if I use the adapter to go fro 50 amp to 30 amp?
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Yes you can. 30amp will just use one of the two legs on the surge protector.
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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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03-28-2019, 05:30 AM
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#39
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Huntington Beach
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edatlanta
Yes you can. 30amp will just use one of the two legs on the surge protector.
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Thanks to you, you answered my question. An thanks to the many replies that came across with advice. It’s appreciated. My shakedown trip is today an I’m sure to have additional questions after, like what does the inverter switch engerize, am I doing the water system correctly and so forth. An forward I go. Thanks all!
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03-28-2019, 06:59 AM
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#40
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Hilton Head Island
Posts: 295
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I did not have an EMS when we owned our first RV, a 24 foot TT. But when we bought our Greyhawk 29MV, the portable PI EMS was the first accessory that was purchased. Personally I like the portable unit but as long as you have one, it's one less worry and cheap insurance. The EMS saved our butts in a very nice and fairly new campground in Georgia with no shade on several very hot days when the voltage dropped below safe levels. Yes, when we returned late that afternoon the interior was warm without the A/C being on constantly, but all electronics were safe. I also use an adjustable water pressure regulator with 2" gauge. I keep it around 45 pounds which gives good pressure without stressing the lines.
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