Surge protector for rpod
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Topic: Surge protector for rpod
Posted By: Tkranzy
Subject: Surge protector for rpod
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 1:30pm
| Hi all! Hoping for some feedback on necessity of buying a surge protector for new Rpod we just purchased. Has anyone found it necessary and if so, what did you get? Seems to be different prices out there. Thank you! |
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Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 2:10pm
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Better for seasoned RV'er to answer who has had more experience. But as a new RPod owner and from all I've read I'd say, yes you need one. Kind? Well depends on budget and protection you desire. I purchased a Progressive Industries PT30C and been quite happy with it. Got to remember, not just surge to worry about but over/under voltage as well. A good protector is like insurance for all electrical things in the RV. The more insurance you buy the better protected you are. ------------- Bama Pod Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 4:23pm
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Welcome. 5 year owner here 2012 177 pod. Was thinking of surge protector but on fence.... Got hit with power surge from thunder storm.. Over $500 later to replace hot water element... Now have a portable surge protector. Has helped a couple times later. Up to you to get either hard wired or portable kind. We went with portable easier to replace if something goes wrong. Each person is different. But yes better to have one in my opinion. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 6:25pm
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Welcome to the group!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 7:31pm
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After camping for 40 years and nearly 6 with the pod, we decided a 55 dollar investment was well worth it. Had my brother, and electrical engineer check it out, says it works in a satisfactory manner. The pod is in hibernation mode right now and I don't recall the name but will go out on the back 20 and get the manufacturer name if you desire tomorrow.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 9:37pm
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I would advise getting one. It's saved many a folk including me. It saved my AC when the CG voltage went down close to 100 volts. I recommend the Technology Research Surge Guard 34830 because I have one, but the PT30C should work too. It won't be cheap but Amazon seems to have them at a very good price right now: https://www.amazon.com/Technology-Research-34830-Portable-Surge/dp/B00T36Q7R2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482805846&sr=8-2&keywords=surge+guard+30+amp - https://www.amazon.com/Technology-Research-34830-Portable-Surge/dp/B00T36Q7R2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482805846&sr=8-2&keywords=surge+guard+30+amp As Bama said, you need one that gaurds against high and low voltage as well as surges and miswired power poles. ------------- 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: texman
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 11:04am
+1 on CharlieM. Cheap insurance for all the electronics. This is the unit i have and works well.
Progressive Industries EMS-PT30C Portable EMS RV Surge Protector - 30 Amp------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 12:53pm
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+1 on the Progressive PT30c. Another advantage to the portable is that if you upgrade your trailer (as I did) you keep it with you. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 4:52pm
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The surge protector I purchased was a Progressive SSP-30x and as stated above was purchased this spring on Amazon for 55 dollars which also included shipping. Not a bad price for the protection it offers.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:57pm
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Even if you get one of these, make sure you read the first article in the link in my signature - and then get the non-contact voltage tester. Cheap insurance to save YOU. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 10:14am
| I have the CAMCO 55301, purchased from etrailer. It protects against high and low voltage and has auto reset when voltages go back to norm Pricey at around 200.00, but cheap to insure your TT electrics. I researched this am and couldn't find anything at 55.00 that was suitable in my mind. Circuit testers are around 50.00 and do just that they test the circuit you are plugging into, can provide minimal surge protection. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 12:57pm
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Just checked and see prices have gone up on the Progressive surge protector I mentioned on page 1 since I purchased it. As of a few minutes ago it can be purchased on e-bay for 64.99 or go to your local Walmart for 77.35. Still not a bad price.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |