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06-18-2019, 11:34 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 50
THOR #15383
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Surge protector
Has anyone found a good surge protector to use on the RV park hookup pedestal site.
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06-19-2019, 12:02 AM
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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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Yup! Progressive's EMS does a GREAT job! 
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06-19-2019, 12:44 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Chateau 24F
State: Colorado
Posts: 10
THOR #15337
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Tech Research Surge Guard
I've had great luck with the Surge Guard 34830
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06-19-2019, 05:44 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,291
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Yup! Progressive's EMS does a GREAT job! |
But the Progressive Industries EMS is MUCH more then just a serge protector.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-19-2019, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31D
State: Virginia
Posts: 137
THOR #5638
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Originally Posted by Denappy
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I've had the 50 amp version on the end of my power cord since April 2011. It may not look as good as it did way back then but still doing its job 24/7/365.
These things are a bit expensive but its a one time insurance policy against power problems, human error and potential mistakes that will make life on the road difficult if you experience them. Don't go cheap, spend the money and get the versions that checks power for multiple problems. High/low volts, miswired pedestal, open neutral/grounds and such.
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06-19-2019, 10:47 AM
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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 rynosback
But the Progressive Industries EMS is MUCH more then just a serge protector.
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Yes it is... All the better!
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06-19-2019, 11:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rynosback
but the progressive industries ems is much more then just a serge protector.
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06-19-2019, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by longknocker
Has anyone found a good surge protector to use on the RV park hookup pedestal site.
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Do not wast you money on just a surge protector. Buy an EMS. Low voltage is your enemy in a campground. Research Surge Protector, EMS, and Auto-transformer. 3 different items the do three different things.
Surge Guard and Progressive Industries are Company names.
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2011 Keystone Sprinter 323BHS. Retired Master Electrician. All Motor Homes are RV's. All RV's are not Motor Homes.
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06-19-2019, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RQ29
State: Ohio
Posts: 1,296
THOR #13648
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Yup! Progressive's EMS does a GREAT job! |
I agree. I have the 30amp along with a 50amp adapter. It lets me know that it's safe to use the shore power before I plug anything in. It's well worth the money.
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06-19-2019, 11:41 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 50
THOR #15383
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Thanks for all the good feedback.
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06-19-2019, 11:51 AM
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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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 Happy Shopping... 
Please let us know which one you get!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-19-2019, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,291
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Yes it is... All the better! |
I agree, but they just asked about a surge protector. Just Googling RV surge protector come up with about 4-5 different options.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-19-2019, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany
State: Texas
Posts: 492
THOR #1808
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hardwired surge guard
its been in since the day after we brought her home
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06-19-2019, 07:30 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 rynosback
I agree, but they just asked about a surge protector. Just Googling RV surge protector come up with about 4-5 different options.
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The term "surge protector: is often used; when the person asking the question is actually asking about something that offers MUCH more protection.
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-19-2019, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 3,070
THOR #11781
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Another vote for Progressive Industries EMS. I went with the portable version because it is just that, portable. The company provides a lifetime warranty and they really stand behind their product.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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06-19-2019, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by powerboatr
hardwired surge guard
its been in since the day after we brought her home
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Surge Guard is a company name. What piece of equipment did you buy from Surguard?
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06-19-2019, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany
State: Texas
Posts: 492
THOR #1808
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
Surge Guard is a company name. What piece of equipment did you buy from Surguard?
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https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Surge...p/55-2708w.htm
this one, not from this vendor but the model
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06-19-2019, 10:24 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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The term "Surge Protector..." 
If you feel as if you'd like to better describe what you've bought to protect the electronic systems in your rig: you could always refer to it as a "Power Management System"
...And then tell everybody that you've got P.M.S.! 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-19-2019, 10:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Good Old Bob.... what are we going to do with you? 
We can take you anywhere. LOL
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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06-19-2019, 10:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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I Hard wired the Surge Guard for my 30 amp Axis. Works great. I decided it was easier than using at the pedestal plus eliminates someone stealing it (now they have to take the entire RV to steal mine )
I figured once you get in the $200 range for something like this it was worth it to hard wire in the long run.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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