2021 RPOD 190 water/electric ? - Event Date: 10 Jun 2020

Originally posted by Andyrpod190 Great thanks! Since my electrician is coming tomorrow, what do I need to account for since the distance from our power line from the Rpod and outlet may be about 40'?

Yes, that is probably a good choice between cheap throwaway and booster. I looked at the specifications on the Hughes web site and a good thing about that one is that the surge protection module is replaceable. The Camping World price is a bit better than the Hughes web site and the free shipping makes it a sweeter deal. I like that it has a phone app for monitoring which my model lacks.

The EMS surge protector should warn you as well. It would lack some of the Autoformer functions, but should protect you from connecting to a defective pedestal provided you hook it up first to test before you plug in your RPod.

I believe the most important factor is protecting your pod from either high or low surges, or poorly wired power supplies at campsites. I camp at at place that in four years, twice has had a "brown out". That can cause a serious problem with your pod's electronics. Even if they survive it, it surely weakens them for the next time. An EMS surge protector, which is still pricey @ 250ish dollars, is more than enough protection. If you are away from the site, and a brown out, or black out occurs, than a big restart, your camper needs to be protecred in your absence. An EMS will do the job. The only way you'll know there was a problem is because the pendant will display that there was a problem. If you go the EMS route, I recommend the hardwired unit. There is no reason to leave a 250 lure hanging off a pole to invite a thief in. Also the hardwire unit makes sure you never forget to use it, or pack it back in the camper before leaving. Think ron popeel " just set it, and forget it".