Portable Surge Protector
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Topic: Portable Surge Protector
Posted By: Patriot Dave
Subject: Portable Surge Protector
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 9:06pm
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I am in the process of getting our new 179 set up for camping season and ran across some conversation about surge protection.
I had totally forgotten about that so I jumped on here to see what I could find, and I did find some reference to Progressive Industries EMSHW30C Surge Protector. That said, I am looking to you folks for recommendations. I think I would prefer something I can plug in. As Always Thanks Folks for you help. ------------- Dave & Joyce Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 9:16pm
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Since you asked, my preference is the SurgeGuard 34830 by technology Research. Available at Amazon, CW, etc. http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Research-34830-Portable-Surge/dp/B00T36Q7R2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461546668&sr=8-1&keywords=34830+surge - http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Research-34830-Portable-Surge/dp/B00T36Q7R2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461546668&sr=8-1&keywords=34830+surge It just plugs into the power pole and protects against pretty much anything the CG can throw at you, including over/under voltage and miswires. Much more than just a surge protector. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 9:34pm
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I didn't feel comfortable (or motivated) enough to do a hard wired surge protector so I got the Progressive ems-pt30c. Seems to do the job. I got a cable lock to run around the pedestal. It won't stop someone who's truly motivated but it will stop it from growing legs. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Patriot Dave
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 5:36am
Thanks for your input. Its appreciated. ------------- Dave & Joyce Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
Posted By: Patriot Dave
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 5:37am
Thank You for the reply and input. It is appreciated ------------- Dave & Joyce Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 8:26am
We prefer the hardwired, can't forget it, and "they" have to steal the whole camper to get it..  That said, I believe every camper should use something, and anything is better then nothing.. and that said, thousands and thousands of RVers, don't use one, and have never had a problem. But like any "insurance".. if you need it, you need it. ------------- |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 9:09am
But unlike insurance, this prevents the loss. With normal insurance you have to suffer the loss before you can make a claim. That said, even the ounce of prevention is not free. Camp on!  ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 9:36am
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Good points!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Patriot Dave
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 8:48pm
I hear you. ------------- Dave & Joyce Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
Posted By: Patriot Dave
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 8:49pm
Yes sir ------------- Dave & Joyce Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2016 at 10:03pm
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Actually, I meant insurance against a surge.. rather then theft of the surge protector..
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