Surge protector need???

[SuicideSaints]

Originally Posted by wmutkelaw

Campgrounds are generally safe, but are these things high theft items? Is it possibly to use the portable version inside the trailers utility area, rather than at the power post?

There is a security tab on the unit to allow a chain.

I use mine with an extension cord and tuck the EMS right up under my slide by the tire and out of sight. This also keeps it dry and out of the sun.

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by wmutkelaw

Campgrounds are generally safe, but are these things high theft items? Is it possibly to use the portable version inside the trailers utility area, rather than at the power post?

How long have you been camping? Our Progressive EMS saved our (electronic) bacon at no less than 5 Campgrounds last year.

In fact, on our new MH we are installing a Hughes Autoformer in line with the Progressive EMS HW.

All it takes is for a brown out to occur in a crowded CG and bye bye A/C (a $1,200 repair job for a 13.5K unit)

Regarding your High Theft Rate - probably not but I deterred by using a metal shackle and cable lock.


Hmmm re-reading you mean safe as far as theft rather than safe as far as good electricity. My Bad

[OK3wire]

Go with the PI hard wired, you wont regret it. Here's a thread I started when I had the same question after my first RV purchase last year. I hard wired it as Turbs suggested and I couldn't be happier. http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ad.php?t=90442

[bikendan]

Since we rarely have hookups, I never have purchased a surge protector.
If we ever move to a bigger trailer and stay in RV parks more, then I would look into getting one.

[SuicideSaints]

Originally Posted by bikendan

Since we rarely have hookups, I never have purchased a surge protector.
If we ever move to a bigger trailer and stay in RV parks more, then I would look into getting one.

I use my PI EMS with my gens.......

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by SuicideSaints

I use my PI EMS with my gens.......

Don't feel I need one with my Honda 2000i.