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Old 03-07-2015, 01:29 PM   #1
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surge protection

I am interested in a surge protector for my TT and was wondering what everyone recommended. My unit is 30 amps.
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Old 03-07-2015, 01:34 PM   #2
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I would also like one of those Progressive or similar...
But they're not even sold or approved (CSA) in Canada.
Anyone knows why ?
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Old 03-07-2015, 01:36 PM   #3
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Mine is a hardwired Surge Guard.. Some also suggest Progressive Industries.. There's lots of info on here about them.. Main thing would be to have one...
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Old 03-07-2015, 01:38 PM   #5
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glen1971, where do these protectors mount? The hardwired ones.
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Old 03-07-2015, 01:45 PM   #6
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glen1971, where do these protectors mount? The hardwired ones.
Between the power pole and your camper distribution center inside your camper.
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glen1971, where do these protectors mount? The hardwired ones.
I mounted mine right beside my convertor.. I got the remote display for it and mounted it next to the slide and awning controls in the same set of cupboards..

If it's a 30A, #10 wire is good to run between the surge protector and the convertor.. If I remember right I had a large enough loop, I just cut the wires and put the surge protector in between..
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Old 03-07-2015, 02:02 PM   #8
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Just bought my unit late last year and only camped once before I winterized it and put into storage. So I will have to do some more checking it out. But I do agree, proper surge protection should be in every RV. Peace of mind is good.
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This is what the dealer suggested when we picked up the FW.
It has served well.

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Read the very first post in this thread, today ..... They called it a power surge...........you will see immediately you need to install one before you hook the RV up again!!!!!!
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Old 03-07-2015, 03:48 PM   #11
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I have a 30 amp trc surge guard model 34730 that will do the job that i am selling for $100 -used 1 season like new --bought a fiver with 50 amp service so I am looking to sell the 30 amp--located in ocala fl
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I had the portable 30 amp TRC surge guard with my first trailer. It lasted about a year past the end of warranty before it crapped out.

Progessive Industries are more expensive, but they have a lifetime warranty.

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I had the portable 30 amp TRC surge guard with my first trailer. It lasted about a year past the end of warranty before it crapped out.

Progessive Industries are more expensive, but they have a lifetime warranty.

Good luck,
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Thanks everyone for all for the info!!
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Old 03-31-2015, 09:49 AM   #14
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So other than the warranty is there a reason to go with the much more expensive Progressive model? I asked Camco what their Power Defender model 55301 protects against and this is what they said. And at around half the Progressive price, I am leaning toward this one.
Hi/Low Voltage Shutdown YES

Open Neutral protection YES

Reverse Polarity protection YES

Voltage on Ground Check YES

Clamping voltage YES

Surge Protection YES

220 Volt Shutdown YES

Miss-wired Indication YES

Surge protection YES

Reverse Polarity protection YES
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