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Old 02-09-2015, 01:25 AM   #1
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2015 Freedom Express 246RKS location of power converter
want to install a surge protector but do not know we're power converter is located. Anyone know? Thanks in advance.
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Old 02-09-2015, 09:10 AM   #2
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We've got a 2013 and it's under the refrigerator just inside the door.
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Old 02-09-2015, 10:00 AM   #3
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It'll be located behind your fuse panel or in it depending on they way they installed it.
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Old 02-09-2015, 10:01 AM   #4
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Just curious. .... why do you want to know where the converter is?
A surge protector when installed runs through your incoming power supply to your fuse box.
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Old 02-09-2015, 10:45 AM   #5
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Turbs, just wanted to know so I can have options for install. I want to find a spot upstream from the converter where I can mount the surge protector. Trying to install prior the the switchover box for shore power, or is that all part of the converter ? As you know the cable stores in a compartment aft, wondering if I can access that space foe mounting? Any suggestion ?
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Old 02-09-2015, 10:51 AM   #6
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What switch over box are you speaking of?
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Old 02-09-2015, 12:20 PM   #7
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There are access panels underneath the sink that you can take off and see the box where the power cord stores. Pretty tight quarters with the water pump and water heater.
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Old 02-10-2015, 12:53 AM   #8
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any suggestions for where to best install ?
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I was referring to the box that allows ac power from outside in. Does this not come upstream of the converter or is it an internal part of the converter
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Old 02-10-2015, 07:09 AM   #10
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Power goes into your camper and straight to the fuse panel.
The converter is a mute point in regards to the installation of surge guard.

There is no "box" that allows power in.
Power pedestal to Power cord
Power cord to camper
Camper to fuse panel
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Power goes into your camper and straight to the fuse panel.
The converter is a mute point in regards to the installation of surge guard.

There is no "box" that allows power in.
Power pedestal to Power cord
Power cord to camper
Camper to fuse panel
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:13 PM   #12
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under the sink access would work. Only concern is heat from water heater and water from both the water pump and water heater. any suggestions out there ?
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:19 PM   #13
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I would worry about the "heat" there won't be enough to be concerned about.
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Old 03-05-2015, 08:58 PM   #14
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Update, finally got the chance to installed the surge suppressor in the 246 RKS. Pictures will follow on the install and location and details of the difficulties which were very few.
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Pics of Install
Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C installation on a Freedom Express 246 RKS
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Old 03-06-2015, 07:57 AM   #16
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Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C installation on a Freedom Express 246 RKS
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