 |
|
04-01-2016, 03:29 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 6
|
surge protectors
I am wanting to purchase a 50amp surge protector for my forest river rv.
can someone steer me in the right derection on what be a good one and not break the bank..
thanks
gmw9510
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 03:58 PM
|
#2
|
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
|
surge protectors
Progressive industries 50 amps ems hard wired.
Don't cheap out on this item
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
2015 nights camped "34"
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 04:05 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
Posts: 7,184
|
X2
Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 04:23 PM
|
#4
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 15,296
|
Surge protectors are many times damaged as part of doing their job. The PI surge protectors have a lifetime warranty and they will replace it free. With most others you buy a new one.
__________________
2015 Freedom Express 248RBS
TV 2015 Silverado HD2500 Duramax
TST Tire Monitors
Honda 2000I + Companion
2 100W solar panels
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 04:30 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Progressive industries 50 amps ems hard wired.
Don't cheap out on this item
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
2015 nights camped "34"
|
I went with a 30 amp portable version but agree with others, Progressive Industries is the best and come highly recommended from most here. Save for it if you have to.
crunchman
__________________
2017 Salem Villa Estate 395RET-
2011 Coachmen Freedom Express 295RLDS- Sold
2015 F-250 FX4
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 04:33 PM
|
#6
|
|
Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,063
|
Progressive industries for the win!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
__________________
Pat, Jen, Heather & Sapphire, the head mouser.
2015 Chevy HD D-Max
2022 Impression 315MB
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 05:01 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 652
|
x2
__________________
2016 Ford F-350 Lariat CC, 4x4 SRW. B&W turnover with extender. 2015 CC Silverback 29RE, fitted with Reese Goose Box. Amateur Extra Class K5TS, 2016 nights camped 16
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 05:47 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,737
|
Another vote for Progressive Industries. As long as you're going to do it you might as well do it right the first time.
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 06:13 PM
|
#9
|
|
Tinkerer and Putterer
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 402
|
Another for Progressive Industries hard wired unit. The installation instructions are a snap. The only additional item I had to purchase was a length of wire to connect the unit between the panel and power relay. Be sure to take the cover off if you decide to purchase the unit. The small parts are shipped inside in small baggies.
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-2016, 05:28 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 263
|
X4 Progressive Industries !!!!!
Harry-O
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-2016, 10:00 PM
|
#11
|
|
Riverss
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NORTH TEXAS
Posts: 71
|
just did this on my 8299BS
__________________
2016 Rockwood 8299 BS
2015 Ram 2500 6.4L CC SB 3.73 posi 2X4
B&W Patriot 16K
Basenji back seat copilot named Lilly
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-2016, 10:11 PM
|
#12
|
|
Riverss
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NORTH TEXAS
Posts: 71
|
(oops continued) Rockwood signature ultra lite 5th wheel installed a HW50C under the drawers in the galley by the stairs i bought a kitchen appliance electric stove 50 amp cord much easier to work with pulled the wire out from the CB pnl and did all of the hook up to the EMS where i could get to it and then put it screwed to the deck behind the panel and installed the read out display by the plug on the counter top. if i need to service the unit there is enough slack that it should not be a big deal . PI is 1st class
__________________
2016 Rockwood 8299 BS
2015 Ram 2500 6.4L CC SB 3.73 posi 2X4
B&W Patriot 16K
Basenji back seat copilot named Lilly
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:29 PM
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Missouri
Posts: 88
|
Why would a 30 amp portable surge protector from Progressive (8-9 months old) not work at one location, giving only error messages and then work great at another CG? Figured I could get a quicker response here rather than search for the answer. I can then multi-task.
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:39 PM
|
#14
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Northen IL
Posts: 8,323
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by UK Cards Fan
Why would a 30 amp portable surge protector from Progressive (8-9 months old) not work at one location, giving only error messages and then work great at another CG? Figured I could get a quicker response here rather than search for the answer. I can then multi-task.
|
What error codes was it giving you? If there was something amiss with the post it was plugged into it may have been doing it's job properly.
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:41 PM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Pleasant Gap, PA
Posts: 458
|
UK Cards Fan - Could be problems with the shore power at one campground.
__________________
2015 Solaire 201SS
2015 GMC 2500HD Duramax
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:46 PM
|
#16
|
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
|
If there was an error code then there was a problem with incoming power.
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
2015 nights camped "34"
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:48 PM
|
#17
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Missouri
Posts: 88
|
Agree, it could be doing it's job, but it was at two CGs, not on consecutive days. They were nice CGs too. My husband was connecting and said that it just kept rotating thru error codes, not stopping on one. Guess we will just have to watch it next time.
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:50 PM
|
#18
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Northen IL
Posts: 8,323
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by UK Cards Fan
Agree, it could be doing it's job, but it was at two CGs, not on consecutive days. They were nice CGs too. My husband was connecting and said that it just kept rotating thru error codes, not stopping on one. Guess we will just have to watch it next time.
|
I believe that if the unit is faulty you can contact the company and get a replacement.
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 02:57 PM
|
#19
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Missouri
Posts: 88
|
yes, it is lifetime, but would be a little embarrassed if it is working properly. May bring to the house and test it to see what happens. Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2016, 03:04 PM
|
#20
|
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
|
If you were at two campgrounds and it worked at one and not the other I'd say there's an issue with there incoming power.
The surge protector does more then just protect from surges.
If camp ground has faulty wiring the surge guard will not let power in
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
2015 nights camped "34"
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
