|
|
12-31-2017, 03:58 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.2
State: New York
Posts: 448
THOR #3584
|
surge protector
Any recommendations on a 50 amp surge protector brand? Thank you
__________________
|
|
|
12-31-2017, 04:11 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,157
THOR #6411
|
Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C. Hard wired with monitor and bypass switch - life time warranty.
__________________
Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
|
|
|
12-31-2017, 05:13 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37LX
State: Arizona
Posts: 506
THOR #7863
|
Or the portable option, which we have.
Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X Portable RV Surge Protector - 50 Amp
__________________
__________
Mike
USAF Veteran, Retired Security Professional
The only thing necessary for evil to prosper,
Is that good men do nothing.
|
|
|
12-31-2017, 07:32 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
|
I use the Surge Guard 50A portable unit. Been happy with it.
__________________
Greg
Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
|
|
|
12-31-2017, 09:27 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
|
Portable Progressive EMS (what I've had for 10+ years) or hardwired, the main thing is GET ONE. Should be mandatory on all rvs.
__________________
Fulltimed 10+ years
Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
|
|
|
12-31-2017, 11:59 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C. Hard wired with monitor and bypass switch - life time warranty.
|
Ditto
__________________
|
|
|
01-01-2018, 12:35 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C. Hard wired with monitor and bypass switch - life time warranty.
|
Ditto here to!
With the monitor mounted in the coach you can keep an eye on volts and amps on each leg of your input. Great piece of equipment!
__________________
|
|
|
01-01-2018, 01:09 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.2
State: New York
Posts: 448
THOR #3584
|
Thanks you all for the advice, Happy New Year
__________________
|
|
|
01-01-2018, 06:25 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 941
THOR #3916
|
Yup... Progressive Industries for the Win !
__________________
current coach
An SOB Shack called Foretravel...This will Do.
former coach
Thor Infinity
|
|
|
01-01-2018, 07:17 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
|
Camco 50 amp surge protector
__________________
|
|
|
01-04-2018, 12:57 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Arkansas
Posts: 277
THOR #4986
|
Progressive Ind. can’t beat’em
__________________
Jerry B.
USAF (Retired E-8) Vietnam Vet
2017 Vegas 25.2
|
|
|
01-04-2018, 01:37 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34E
State: New York
Posts: 144
THOR #5840
|
We have the portable Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X. Works well, no issues so far. A little pricey though but one of the better units. One issue though might be theft while unattended.
__________________
|
|
|
01-04-2018, 03:27 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
|
Not saying it cannot happen, but has anyone experienced a theft yet? Where did it happen?
__________________
|
|
|
01-04-2018, 03:57 AM
|
#14
|
Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.3
State: California
Posts: 37
THOR #8546
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry B.
Progressive Ind. can’t beat’em
|
We use the Camco Dogbone 50Amp RV Circuit Analyzer. With the power grip handles, I use a cable lock through the holes on the handle, and wrapped around the campsite’s power pedestal, and a second short firearm cable lock secured through the holes on the female side,and through the handle on to the coach’s male power cable connector.... So I don’t give any further thought to theft.
I prefer the visual circuit analyzer type dogbone plugged into the power pedestal end of things, because I can plug in and test the power source quality BEFORE I apply power to the RV. If the indicators on the dogbone light up correctly, then it is safe to apply power to my rig.
__________________
|
|
|
01-04-2018, 04:39 AM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37LX
State: Arizona
Posts: 506
THOR #7863
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by VJRocky
We have the portable Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X. Works well, no issues so far. A little pricey though but one of the better units. One issue though might be theft while unattended.
|
Ours came with a cable lock. Yes, someone can cut the lock or cable, but they won’t be walking off with it casually. They can also break into the Rav compartments, take the exterior TV, the on board generator, or go inside and take my GPS, TPMS, radios, etc. I haven’t heard of much campground theft when they have to cut or break in, mostly only crimes of opportunity.
Hopefully I never experience that, I tend to take it very personally when my stuff is stolen or vandalized.
__________________
__________
Mike
USAF Veteran, Retired Security Professional
The only thing necessary for evil to prosper,
Is that good men do nothing.
|
|
|
01-04-2018, 12:33 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by MoldyOldPeach
We use the Camco Dogbone 50Amp RV Circuit Analyzer. With the power grip handles, I use a cable lock through the holes on the handle, and wrapped around the campsite’s power pedestal, and a second short firearm cable lock secured through the holes on the female side,and through the handle on to the coach’s male power cable connector.... So I don’t give any further thought to theft.
I prefer the visual circuit analyzer type dogbone plugged into the power pedestal end of things, because I can plug in and test the power source quality BEFORE I apply power to the RV. If the indicators on the dogbone light up correctly, then it is safe to apply power to my rig.
|
I have always used the 30 amp version and I like it for the same reasons you gave. If someone really wants to commit theft, they can always do it but at least the way you secure yours is a deterrent from a quick grab.
__________________
|
|
|
10-12-2022, 01:44 AM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,209
THOR #28145
|
Any suggestions on what I should looking for in selecting a surge protector. I see prices for 50 amp models from just under $100.00 up to nearly $500.00. My experience is that I should not reject a $100 unit because it is cheap nor do I assUme a $500 unit is automatically better just because of the price. I suspect that the most expensive ones will have features that do little to add to the basic functionality. So, what should I be looking for in a Surge protector?
__________________
|
|
|
10-12-2022, 02:27 AM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-sr@perra-us.net
Any suggestions on what I should looking for in selecting a surge protector. I see prices for 50 amp models from just under $100.00 up to nearly $500.00. My experience is that I should not reject a $100 unit because it is cheap nor do I assUme a $500 unit is automatically better just because of the price. I suspect that the most expensive ones will have features that do little to add to the basic functionality. So, what should I be looking for in a Surge protector?
|
I would suggest just reading this post from the beginning. Every option has been covered.
__________________
|
|
|
10-12-2022, 03:40 AM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-sr@perra-us.net
Any suggestions on what I should looking for in selecting a surge protector. I see prices for 50 amp models from just under $100.00 up to nearly $500.00. My experience is that I should not reject a $100 unit because it is cheap nor do I assUme a $500 unit is automatically better just because of the price. I suspect that the most expensive ones will have features that do little to add to the basic functionality. So, what should I be looking for in a Surge protector?
|
DO NOT get just a surge protector, be sure it's an EMS (Electrical Management System).
A surge protector does exactly that & nothing more whereas the EMS will protect from about any & all electrical issues short of a direct lightning strike.
Doubt you'll find an EMS for a $100. As others have stated the Progressive Industries EMS, for whatever amp rating of your rv, is tough to beat & their customer service is second to none, they are a bit pricey but price a fridge, microwave, an A/C or 2 & a couple tvs, it's actually fairly cheap insurance.
Whether you chose a portable or hardwired is up to you. I used the portable daily on 3 different rvs fulltime for 10+ years all across the country, never locked it to a pedestal & never had it walk away.
__________________
Fulltimed 10+ years
Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
|
|
|
10-13-2022, 09:54 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
|
Do your own research and get what you need. I use a hardwired EMS because I don’t want to store and mess with a portable - or worry about someone stealing it. But some folks are happy with just a surge protector and many, perhaps most, people don’t use anything and get along just fine.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|