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09-16-2022, 07:57 PM
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Hard-wired Surge Protector
2021 Seismic 4113
Trying to locate the rig's transfer switch as I'd like to put the surge protector nearby. Google and removing panels hasn't allowed me to find it yet.
Also, if you put one in your rig, did you wire it before or after the transfer switch? My understanding is that before the switch will only protect the shore power line and after the switch would protect both shore power and generator supplies.
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09-17-2022, 05:55 PM
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Located the transfer switch. It sits in the front of the forward campside storage compartment, behind the carpeted wall
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01-16-2023, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger413
Located the transfer switch. It sits in the front of the forward campside storage compartment, behind the carpeted wall
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I know this is an old tread, but what a great idea!! Did you did you install it before the transfer switch ?
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01-16-2023, 10:18 PM
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I installed it ahead of the transfer switch. It is only protecting the shore power feed.
I ended up buying about three feet of wire that matched what was already in the rig to run between the surge protector and the transfer switch. It would have been tight using just the existing wire but there was some spare on the other side of the transfer switch that I could have used. Decided not to mess with that.
Pretty cool project. I also added a clear acrylic window to be able to see the status of the surge protector. Probably not needed with the Bluetooth function, but I like it.
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01-16-2023, 11:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger413
I installed it ahead of the transfer switch. It is only protecting the shore power feed.
I ended up buying about three feet of wire that matched what was already in the rig to run between the surge protector and the transfer switch. It would have been tight using just the existing wire but there was some spare on the other side of the transfer switch that I could have used. Decided not to mess with that.
Pretty cool project. I also added a clear acrylic window to be able to see the status of the surge protector. Probably not needed with the Bluetooth function, but I like it.
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Nice!! I like the "clear acrylic window." Definitely going to add this to my list!!
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01-17-2023, 04:27 AM
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I installed my Progressive EMS after the transfer switch....I wanted to be able to see the load on the generator also.
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01-17-2023, 09:47 AM
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That's good idea too LerarJet!! ... but how pricey are EMS? Do you have a link on Amazon or some other innerweb site?
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01-17-2023, 09:48 AM
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Hey Ranger 413, You would have any pics of the install would you?
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01-17-2023, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JDsRVcrzy
That's good idea too LerarJet!! ... but how pricey are EMS? Do you have a link on Amazon or some other innerweb site?
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This the one i have
https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Protect...4-dc28e6d374b3
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Solar, GoPower MPPT, Four 6 Volt batteries, EMS-HW50C, Hughes Hardwired Autoformer, Disc brakes and 17.5" tires
2017 Ram Cummins 3500, 4x4, Dually Aisin, 3.73
B&W hitch
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01-17-2023, 01:57 PM
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An EMS is a "Surge Protector" but a Surge Protector is not an EMS.
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01-18-2023, 11:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Learjet
I installed my Progressive EMS after the transfer switch....I wanted to be able to see the load on the generator also.
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This is what i did too and it has a little meter with all the information... the extra coverage of the genny is well worth it IMO... it does let you know when something is amiss...
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01-18-2023, 11:40 PM
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01-23-2023, 09:42 AM
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Sorry Ranger 413!! I've been running around emptying my old trailer and had to drive down to Prescott, AZ to pick up the 359.. Thank you for taking the time and taking the pictures!!!
Nice/clean install!! I like your work. Definitely going to do something like this. I found it became tedious running cross country last year, and setting up for new locations every night/morning. If I can reduce the amount of "accessories" I set up for every location, it will help save time.... and the wife's frustration with me... hehehe
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