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Old 12-01-2015, 09:58 AM   #1
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30 Amp Surge Protector Recommendations

Fairly newbies, one trip under our belt, looking to protect our electrical system. What 30 Amp surge protector is reliable and cost effective?

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Old 12-01-2015, 10:08 AM   #2
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Progressive Industries! Hardwired is best way to go, IMO. Not the cheapest, but offer great protection.
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Old 12-01-2015, 12:17 PM   #3
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I use a Progressive not hard wired but a 50 AMP. Good Luck
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Old 12-01-2015, 06:43 PM   #4
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X3 on Progressive Industries. I would get an EMS unit which offers more than just surge protection. Link:Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea Do a search to find the best price.
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Old 12-01-2015, 06:53 PM   #5
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Progressive Industries! Hardwired is best way to go, IMO. Not the cheapest, but offer great protection.
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X3 on Progressive Industries. I would get an EMS unit which offers more than just surge protection. Link:Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea Do a search to find the best price.
I agree on both accounts!
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Old 12-01-2015, 06:55 PM   #6
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Dealer suggested this one, easy to use and has done it's job.
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Old 12-01-2015, 08:47 PM   #7
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another vote for Progressive Industries EMS series.
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Old 12-01-2015, 09:16 PM   #8
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Old 12-01-2015, 09:34 PM   #9
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I have the surge guard pictured in Ford Idaho's post need to replace it with a 50 amp unit used it twice, and bought a new fifth wheel. Camping World has it on sale for 259.97 will sell mine for 200.00
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Old 12-01-2015, 09:42 PM   #10
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AlwYs a good idea to purchase a 50 amp instead of 30 amp to use for NEXT TT!


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Old 12-01-2015, 10:12 PM   #11
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Progressive Industries Hardwired. I purchased mine when I recently purchased my 8289ws. The dealer installed it for me at no charge since I was purchasing a new trailer. It works great.
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Progressive industries.. I have a 30amp portable. I would do a hardwire 50 with quick connections if I had a do over.

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Old 12-02-2015, 10:16 AM   #13
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Like they say "Hind sight is 20 20"
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Old 12-02-2015, 12:44 PM   #14
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will it work on a 30 amp tt
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Old 12-02-2015, 12:47 PM   #15
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I bought a 50A Progressive Industries SSP50 Smart Surge through Amazon.com. I usually check them for pricing once I find what I want.
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Yes, that is what it is made for.
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Old 12-02-2015, 03:01 PM   #17
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Progressive industries.. I have a 30amp portable. I would do a hardwire 50 with quick connections if I had a do over.

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We use the Progressive PT50C which is the portable unit. I just read in their December newsletter that TechnoRV put theirs on sale today -cheaper than anywhere I've seen- and they have free shipping. They are worth the investment in my opinion. Lifetime warranty and protect you from more than just surges.Progressive Electrical Protection Systems
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Old 12-02-2015, 08:39 PM   #20
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If you go with a hard wired unit be sure to mount so air can flow around it.
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