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06-10-2021, 04:18 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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We used chain only because I already had it in the toolbox: looking for a job to do...
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-10-2021, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
THOR #21941
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I installed the Hughs Autoformers Watchdog EMS. It has an app for your phone that monitors your system and alerts you if there is a problem. No display to have to figure out where to put.
My 2 amps, uh, cents worth.
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Wayne & Elissa
2021 THOR Four Winds 28A
Fallbrook, CA
Watchdog hardwired EMS, Alignment, Roadmaster front sway bar, vent covers, Dew Gutter
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06-10-2021, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,157
THOR #6411
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You can get a 50 ft data cable for the Progressive Industries EMS.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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06-16-2021, 12:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Florida
Posts: 159
THOR #15745
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We have a Hughes Autoformer watchdog EPO 50 amp Bluetooth pedestal mounted surge protector with cable lock. Works for us. Read on the phone.
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BadmanRick
Good Sam Life Member
Good Sam Elite Member
FMCA Member
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06-16-2021, 02:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,157
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Badmanrick
We have a Hughes Autoformer watchdog EPO 50 amp Bluetooth pedestal mounted surge protector with cable lock. Works for us. Read on the phone.
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I am an guy with a $30 flip phone who pays consumer $35 a month for cell service with no data. I don't think Bluetooth would work for me.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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06-18-2021, 10:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunker21
A minor correction to that. Get a surge protector and EMS
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good grief....my post regarding the surge protector, etc. was in 2017 !! a little late to correct my use of a word !!! hahaha !!
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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06-18-2021, 11:15 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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. Better late; than never...
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09-03-2021, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2022 Axis 24.1
State: Kansas
Posts: 817
THOR #24565
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It is September 2021 and I am just now reading these posts.
I'm about to buy a "protector" and have benefited by all the great posts.
Thanks for sharing.
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09-03-2021, 03:36 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by happy
It is September 2021 and I am just now reading these posts.
I'm about to buy a "protector" and have benefited by all the great posts.
Thanks for sharing.
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-03-2021, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 40KQ
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 120
THOR #24608
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IMO Protectors are great however, being an electrician ,,, When you have a 50 amp plug (4 blades, L1 - L2 common, Ground) and adapt to a 30 amp dog bone, (3 Blades) That will drop your common and unless the breaker panel has a BONDED ground, you will play hell on your 120 volt appliances and electronics in the coach.. If the power protector you talk about is of any quality it should disconnect power if it detects a fault in the common leg. If I am wrong, someone please correct me..
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09-03-2021, 09:41 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by First RV 4 me
IMO Protectors are great however, being an electrician ,,, When you have a 50 amp plug (4 blades, L1 - L2 common, Ground) and adapt to a 30 amp dog bone, (3 Blades) That will drop your common and unless the breaker panel has a BONDED ground, you will play hell on your 120 volt appliances and electronics in the coach.. If the power protector you talk about is of any quality it should disconnect power if it detects a fault in the common leg. If I am wrong, someone please correct me..
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You are wrong. The 50 Amp 240 VAC to 30 Amp 120 VAC dogbone adapter does not drop the common leg. It drops one of the hot legs and supplies that to both hot legs in the MH. So on the 4 wires in the NH you have, L1, L1, Common, and Ground (or L2, L2).
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-03-2021, 10:00 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,157
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
You are wrong. The 50 Amp 240 VAC to 30 Amp 120 VAC dogbone adapter does not drop the common leg. It drops one of the hot legs and supplies that to both hot legs in the MH. So on the 4 wires in the NH you have, L1, L1, Common, and Ground (or L2, L2).
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True and if you have a 33 amp 120 volt generator tied to the 50 amp transfer switch, you bond L1 and L2 to the hot leg of the generator and it bonds ground and common. No problem using all sorts of wye cords and multi-plugs as all the manufacturer's of the cords and adapters ASSUME your coach is wired properly.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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