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Surge protector suggestions

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Topic: Surge protector suggestions

Posted By: Steve 911
Subject: Surge protector suggestions
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 11:58pm

Hi all,

179 novice here looking for advice on which surge protectors everyone uses.

I want to purchase one before my first outing with our new Pod.

Steve

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Firefighter Steve (retired)
2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod)
2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg.
E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller.

Replies:

Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2017 at 5:15am

Congrats on the 179!

This is the one we use on our 178 and we really like it.

https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-Hard-Wired-Electrical-Management/dp/B002UC6RSA/ref=pd_cp_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002UC6RSA&pd_rd_r=87MGHK20TCZMG579E5ZR&pd_rd_w=PxSB9&pd_rd_wg=WvpHE&psc=1&refRID=87MGHK20TCZMG579E5ZR - Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C Hard-Wired Portable Electrical Management System - 30 Amp

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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178
(1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2017 at 6:02am

CAMCO 55301 30 Amp Power Defender.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2017 at 6:52am

I have the "Progressive Industries EMS-PT30C Portable EMS RV Surge Protector - 30 Amp".
Highly recommend this or the hard-wired one mentioned previously or something similar.
Saved my camper just this last weekend from repeated low-voltage events during "peak" hours.
Yes, they are a little pricey, but if there's one item to splurge on, a good EMS is it.

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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL

2017 Ford F250
2017 Airstream 26U

Posted By: densmorema
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2017 at 8:40am

I bought a TRC 30 amp surge protector on amazon, it test the Campground power and gives you surge protection. The dealer was trying to sell me one for almost 300 dollars it was big and bulky and at that price you better keep it in a safe. I personally think it's overkill.By the way it cost about 80 dollars.

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Mike and Cherie
Michigan
2015 R179 2016 silverado

Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2017 at 10:31am

Wow..thanks for everyone's replies. This helps a lot...

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Firefighter Steve (retired)
2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod)
2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg.
E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller.