What are preferences on a surge protector, hardwired or portable? Also, what brand do you have? After reading the surge protection thread, I am defiantly going to buy one (50amp)!
#1
What are preferences on a surge protector, hardwired or portable? Also, what brand do you have? After reading the surge protection thread, I am defiantly going to buy one (50amp)!
#2
We've got the hardwired Progressive EMS-HW50C, with remote display. I preferred the hardwired version simply because it would be one less thing to set up and it's not likely to grow feet if we're away from the rig for extended periods. We leave the rig on a seasonal site all summer with the power on, even when we're gone for several days.
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John & Darlene (with feline fuzzbutts Ally, Merlin & Mickey)
2009 GMC 3500HD SLT CC D/A DRW
2009 Bighorn 3670RL (sold 2020 and not replaced)
H.O.C. #1225
#3
I have the Progressive hardwire model, easy install,easy to monitor......http://www.rvupgradestore.com/Progre...p/emshw50c.htm
Ken & Kathy
Razz (Welsh Springer Spaniels)
Sneakers , Dancer , Saddie & Autumn- Rest In Peace
2014 Ford Lariat F350 SRW / CC/ 4x4
2004.5 Chevy 2500HD/Duramax/CC/SB/4x4 (GBNF)
Reese Signature Series 18K Hitch
'07 Bighorn 3055RL
#4
Another Progressive hardwire!
Buddy & Maureen Riddle
Retired Houston PD
02 Ford F250 7.3L Diesel
02 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic
6 South Texas Chapter Rallies, 1 North Texas Chapter Rally, 1 South Texas Meet and Greet, Donna, TX
2011 North American Rally Goshen, IN Site 434
2012 North American Rally Gillette, WY
2013 North American Rally Goshen, IN Site 434
#5
We have the SurgeGuard plug-in model at the pedestal. We also have the plastic housing with a padlock that's supposed to protect it from theft, but as pointed out, if someone really wants it, they can take your entire cord.
Sometimes the pedestals are short, and it occasionally hangs funny. It's exposed to weather as well, but I am sure it's designed to handle it.
So far it's protected us well, (had it almost 2 years), so we like it. Won't plug in without it!
P.S. We have only had 1 spike trip it, but have had a low voltage scenario... The campground was full, and lots running AC. When we tried to run our second AC, the SurgeGuard would trip. So, we ran one, or the other, and were fine. Next campground, no issues, so I knew it wasn't the rig.
Last edited by TravelTiger; 03-03-2012 at 12:40 PM. Reason: added example
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2016 Big Country 4010RD
2010 ElkRidge 34QSRL (gone)
2008 NorthTrail 21FBS (gone)
2016 GMC Sierra SLT 3500 crew cab, long bed, DRW, 4X4
B&W Companion 20K hitch, Reese 5th Airborne Pin Box, 507 TST, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Steps,
MorRyde SRE4000, Winegard Trav'ler, Furrion High-Speed Observation Camera, SmartPlug 50amp Connector
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#6
Progressive hard wire here.
Patti & Jon Holbert
PJ (Welsh Springer Spaniel rescue)
Freckles (Welsh Springer Spaniel)RIP
Erie,Pa.
Heartland Owners Club #1025
2009 BH 3370 #9E012371 Sailun S637's on 17.5 in Mod Wheels,8K Hubs, Mor-Ryde Independent Suspension, Disc Brakes, Reese Fifth Airborne, Level-up,LED Lights,awning on slideout and BU lights
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#7
Progressive Industries 50 amp Hardwire Surge Protector EMS-HW50C - allows for a bypass if running a generator with floating neutral (my Honda EU3000i).
Brian
Tow: 2008 F350 6.4L King Ranch Crew 4x4 SRW, H&S Tuner, AFE 4" Exhaust DPF delete, Ride-Rite, 51 gal underbed Titan tank SOLD
Towed: 2011 Landmark Grand Canyon SOLD
Towr: 2007 Country Coach Allure 470, 400ISL Cummins
Toad: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd (yes, it has a Hemi)
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#8
Progressive plug in model here. Compared the specs between progressive and Surge Guard. Progressive was way better for about the same money. Their plug in model has a tab on it that you can use with a short chain and padlock around the pedestal for security. Just didn't want to crawl around in the basement to wire up the other model...Don
Don & Kathy, Daisy Mae the rescue pup.
She drives...He sits behind the steering wheel
2016 SOB
2015 Chev D/A 3500 Dually
#9
Progressive hard wired - check.
Duane & Debbie with Baylee
RIP camping buddies Sir Regis, Gungy, my Molly, Misty and Cagney
2020 F-450 Limited
Rallies & campouts:
2009 - 1
2010 - 5
2011 - 6
2012 - 7
2013 - 8
2014 - 9
2015 - 8
2016 - 8
2017 - 9
2018 - 8 so far
2019 - 6
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#10
SurgeGuard 50 Plug-in for 4.5 years & had a 30 Plug-in for 3 years on my previous rig. Use a couple of chains & pad locks for security. Found that the hasp I used on the 30 unit was not very user friendly.
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