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07-12-2017, 09:15 PM
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State: Alabama
Posts: 36
THOR #7451
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Surge protector
I have a 2017 Thor Windsport 29m. Looking for a suggestion on what I should purchase for a surge protector. It's a 30 amp.
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07-12-2017, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 35.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 138
THOR #2831
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You don't want just a surge protector. What you should get is an EMS unit, such as Progressive makes. It's not cheap, but it will protect you against many electrical problems.
Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea
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2014 Palazzo 35.1
2015 Equinox Toad
BlueOx tow system
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07-12-2017, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ewadsworth
I have a 2017 Thor Windsport 29m. Looking for a suggestion on what I should purchase for a surge protector. It's a 30 amp.
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Do a search in this forum. Quite a few threads discussing this topic.
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07-12-2017, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Allegro Open Road
State: Florida
Posts: 417
THOR #8069
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Check this one out and watch the video:
hughesautoformers.com
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07-12-2017, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ewadsworth
I have a 2017 Thor Windsport 29m. Looking for a suggestion on what I should purchase for a surge protector. It's a 30 amp.
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You definitely want a Progressive surge protector, hard wired. Under the bed is a removable panel with four screws, your electronics and transfer switch are located this is where you need to mount the surge protector. You can drill a hole and mount the digital readout right above the breaker panel where it's easy to see. Several of us with 29Ms have installed the Progressive with great success.
Look in the modifications section of the forum for Jerry's Hurricane mods, over 80 pages of mods aimed at 29Ms.
Hope you enjoy your coach!
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07-12-2017, 11:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,183
THOR #908
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I went with a hardwired progressive unit, and don't regret it.
My only regret with it was not buying the remote display. I was trying to save a buck.....I know I could add it, just seems like there's always something more pressing
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07-12-2017, 11:53 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: New York
Posts: 20
THOR #6713
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Hard wired Progressive is the way to go. Simple to install.
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2018 Windsport 29M
Campinking
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07-13-2017, 12:16 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 31e Four Winds
State: Delaware
Posts: 97
THOR #7159
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I have a portable Progressive unit. Great unit and would buy again. I lock it to the post or keep it in the cord storage bin and use a second cord to plug into the post. Several times this year its diagnostics has found issues with the campground outlets. You wont regret the purchase.
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07-13-2017, 01:50 AM
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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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We, also, have the Progressive Portable, post mount unit. Get the one which checks out everything before the green light comes on. In addition, we have the lock box, to help protect against theft.
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2001 Scamp 13'
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07-13-2017, 03:06 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
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i had th Progressive portable for my Vegas worked well. Decided to get the hard wired model for my new Windsport because I didn't want to have lock it up every time. Just came back from a camping trip with friends and their circuit breaker cut off their power. When they checked the pedestal they saw sparks so they called the campground office and when they checked the pedestal they found a short on the 30 amp circuit. It was at night and they couldn't fix it so they told them to us the 50 amp side. I use to wonder if a surge protector was necessary or overkill not anymore.
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07-13-2017, 03:17 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Arkansas
Posts: 277
THOR #4986
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The Progressive units are well worth the money. I have the portable that checks out all systems at the post before the "green" good to go lite illuminates signaling it's ok to plug in. Stay safe
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USAF (Retired E-8) Vietnam Vet
2017 Vegas 25.2
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07-13-2017, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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While full timing in previous RV's we went the Progressive hard wired route. It may be easy for some to do themselves but I never did because I wanted to make sure I didn't mess up their warranty. Progressive will pay for repairs to your coach if any damage occurs from electrical issues caused by something getting by their product, if properly installed.
Now that we are only traveling 3 to 5 months a year we have the plug in portable unit with plastic lock box. It stays on the end of my power cord thus making the cord slightly more heavy to handle but is no big deal. Does the exact same thing for less than half the money of having their hard wired unit installed.
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pulling a 24' enclosed (Mini Cooper/Harley/Kayak)
(traded 2014 Thor Challenger)
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07-13-2017, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37KT
State: Michigan
Posts: 282
THOR #2628
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Progressive hardwired on my challenger. Its has same me a couple of times.
KC
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Progressive Industry EMS-HW50C, Winegard Trav'ler Sat dish, Magnashades, 5 star tuner, lots of indirect lighting.
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07-13-2017, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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I use the portable SurgeGuard unit... I chain it to the power pedestal if concerned about it 'walking'.
In my rig, the hardwired version would be under the bed... Having been near a whole house surge suppressor when it 'gave its life' with a BANG as power came back on with a large surge following an outage - I had no desire to have that happen under my bed...
Many neighbors lost electronics and appliances that night... I replaced $100 surge protector with no other damage.
Brand and type are personal preference... but my advice would be to get one... and use it... Cheap insurance, and has already saved me in the RV on at least 2 occasions.
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Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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07-17-2017, 11:03 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Ontario
Posts: 28
THOR #971
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I also use a permanent surge protector they are a must. They are easy too stall I installed mine after the shore/generator switch so I am covered on both circuits. Just make sure you size your wire correctly
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07-17-2017, 11:59 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: New York
Posts: 20
THOR #6713
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Sparky220, I was going to hook mine up that way too, but after calling Progressive about hooking it up they said to hook it up before the transfer switch not after so your expensive transfer switch is protected. They said that there is a minimal chance of your generator giving you an issue. I'm no expert but just going by what they said. Give em a call before hooking it up and see what they say.
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Chris & Debbie
2018 Windsport 29M
Campinking
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07-17-2017, 12:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Quote:
Originally Posted by campinking
Sparky220, I was going to hook mine up that way too, but after calling Progressive about hooking it up they said to hook it up before the transfer switch not after so your expensive transfer switch is protected. They said that there is a minimal chance of your generator giving you an issue. I'm no expert but just going by what they said. Give em a call before hooking it up and see what they say.
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I called Progressive and got the same response, hook up before the transfer switch. When I went to do my install access to the front side of the transfer switch was impossible without completely removing the switch and then adding an extension on the incoming wiring. After looking at the difficulties I ended up wiring in after the transfer switch. I figure either way I'm protected and that's the main idea.
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07-17-2017, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,183
THOR #908
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Ditto
I hooked mine up per their suggestion.... but I too thought it would be better to go downstream of the transfer switch.
I'm fairly strong with electrical stuff, having done quite a bit of work with high voltage and low voltage control system circuitry but I'm a mechanical guy and don't know the delicate stuff well so I figured they would know more about it than I do.
I didn't want to take a chance and fry the expensive protector!
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07-17-2017, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparky220
I also use a permanent surge protector they are a must. They are easy too stall I installed mine after the shore/generator switch so I am covered on both circuits. Just make sure you size your wire correctly
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Sparky220, why do you say a permanent surge protector is a must? I use a portable one and chain it to the pedestal.
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07-17-2017, 06:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Ontario
Posts: 28
THOR #971
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In general the surge protector is a must portable or perminante. Also it was the thor dealer that advised to place the unit after the transfer switch
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