Necessary Items in a Travel Trailer

[jloco]

Originally Posted by Rafstar

That one would work, but it is not hard wired into the TT. Also, the hard wired version provides more features and better protection. Between Robbbyr (this forum) and Amazon here are the advantages of the hard wired version:



1 Better security because it is installed, and locked inside your RV.

2 Protection from the weather from an inside installation

3 Ability on some models to install a remote readout of electrical functions

4 Larger, more robust unit offers better surge protection

5 Permanent install so you do not have extra plugs to fight with or manage at the power pedestal, nor do you have to install a lockable cover as you would on the portable unit. You just pull out your shore power cord, plug it into the power pedestal receptacle, flip the breaker on - and you are done."



Here is the link for the 30 amp hardwired version: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...qh_dp_hza?th=1.



I had mine installed by Freightliner but some have said it easy to install. However, easy for me usually does not work out to well.



Bob

4 Larger, more robust unit offers better surge protection

I don’t think this is true. According to progressive website, the surge protection specs are identical between the hardwired hw30c and the portable pt30x

So both units provide identical protection.



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[Rafstar]

Originally Posted by jloco

4 Larger, more robust unit offers better surge protection

I don’t think this is true. According to progressive website, the surge protection specs are identical between the hardwired hw30c and the portable pt30x

So both units provide identical protection.



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I could be wrong as I am not an expert on these things but I think the hard wired solution offers some features that are not offered in the portable solution are as follows:

Time delay for air conditioning compressor
Open neutral protection
AC frequency protection
Accidental 220V protection

Source: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AN1UA8?ref=emc_b_5_t

I am by no means an expert, so I could be way off on the differences. It would probably be best if we could get an electrician to chime in.

[jloco]

Originally Posted by Octopus Prime

Why non citrus cleaning supplies?



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I’ve read on an RV site that some citrus cleaners contain acid which is not good on veneer surfaces. I’m not 100% sure if that’s true or not but it has always stuck in my mind! Lol.. we use a diluted mix of Murphy Oil soap for cleaning most of the interior.


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[robert9999]

Toilet chemicals, bleach, Bottled water for toilet & drinking when on the road.

[robert9999]

Oh! Bear spray when out in the woods & a 12G shotgun with 00buck in the RV just incase that pesky critter tries to break in.

[wags999]

Good Lord, ive been camping for over 40 years, and have never used many of these products.. Do you all haul another cargo trailer to carry all this S** ummm Stuff ?

[jloco]

Originally Posted by Rafstar

I could be wrong as I am not an expert on these things but I think the hard wired solution offers some features that are not offered in the portable solution are as follows:

Time delay for air conditioning compressor
Open neutral protection
AC frequency protection
Accidental 220V protection

Source: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AN1UA8?ref=emc_b_5_t

I am by no means an expert, so I could be way off on the differences. It would probably be best if we could get an electrician to chime in.

The portable versions have all those features as well.

Progressive Industries, Inc. | Rv Surge Protection

[Tunce the traveler]

Originally Posted by wags999

Good Lord, ive been camping for over 40 years, and have never used many of these products.. Do you all haul another cargo trailer to carry all this S** ummm Stuff ?

I know, I know, I've been out camping for over 50 years now and not counting my beach chairs I can fit everything in the trunk of my car .