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03-11-2014, 08:52 PM
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Green horn
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Berkley, MI
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Power/surge protection
Hey all! Does anyone have a opinion on weather or not it is necessary to use a surge or power protector when camping in Michigan? This is my first pup, buying new, and wasn't sure if this would be over kill. If it is a good idea any recommendation?
Thank you in advance.
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03-11-2014, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
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not necessary anywhere, but recommended everywhere. Location has nothing to do with it.
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03-12-2014, 06:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,710
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Better to have one and not need it than to need one and not have it. Don't know which pup you have or which onboard electronics you have but you have to consider what it would cost to replace the furnace, fridge, AC, microwave, etc. Progressive Industries makes great units and are highly recommended. If you think you might upgrade to a different camper get a portable unit.
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03-12-2014, 06:50 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Progressive industries hardwired is what I have.
I'll never not have one.
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03-12-2014, 06:54 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
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Don't leave home without it !!!!!
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03-12-2014, 07:15 AM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davel1971
not necessary anywhere, but recommended everywhere. Location has nothing to do with it.
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X2!
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03-12-2014, 01:46 PM
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Engineer of Crazy Train
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Tiverton, RI
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I bought a previous model surge guard for a deep discount, knowing that I needed one, but not well educated. I will let this one go with the camper and get a PI hardwired on my next purchase.
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03-12-2014, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 113
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I had an intermittant high resistance on one leg of the power outlet recepticle at the RV park where I was staying last year. I would never have know about it without the Progressive monitor that I hardwired in. I was getting fluxuating voltage swings. It also melted my plug on the bad side. I will always have one if I ever get another trailer. The first thing I do when I plug in at a new site is check voltage, amps, grounds.
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03-12-2014, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Fulltimers
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Ditto on above. I would never use an RV without my Progressive EMS PT50. Plus they have a lifetime warranty now! Surge Guard is the other major line and I'm sure they are fine too.
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03-16-2014, 08:22 AM
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Green horn
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Berkley, MI
Posts: 31
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Thanks for everyone's input. Did my research and just ordered my Progressive Industries PT30C 30 Amp Portable Electrical Management System. Happy camping!!!!
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03-16-2014, 08:25 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stebbie
Thanks for everyone's input. Did my research and just ordered my Progressive Industries PT30C 30 Amp Portable Electrical Management System. Happy camping!!!!
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03-16-2014, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
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Much information to be gleaned here.
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03-16-2014, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 273
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stebbie
Thanks for everyone's input. Did my research and just ordered my Progressive Industries PT30C 30 Amp Portable Electrical Management System. Happy camping!!!!
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You did the right thing! We use a surge protector and have for years. As others, I would not leave without it.
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03-16-2014, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
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I really need to get one too. Just spent over $40k on new 5th wheel, countless $$$ and time setting it up how we want it (hopefully winter ends someday so we can use it), this is good insurance to protect our investment
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