R-pod Owners Forum : Surge protector for rpod http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Surge protector for rpod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 17:43:58 +0000 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 12:57:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9155 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Surge protector for rpod : Just checked and see prices have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86364#86364 Author: jato
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Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 12:57pm

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.]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2016 12:57:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86364#86364 Surge protector for rpod : I have the CAMCO 55301, purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86359#86359 Author: mcarter
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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.]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:14:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86359#86359 Surge protector for rpod : Even if you get one of these,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86350#86350 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:57pm

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.]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:57:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86350#86350 Surge protector for rpod : The surge protector I purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86282#86282 Author: jato
Subject: 9155
Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 4:52pm

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.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:52:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86282#86282 Surge protector for rpod : +1 on the Progressive PT30c. Another... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86278#86278 Author: GLBCamper
Subject: 9155
Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 12:53pm

+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.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:53:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86278#86278 Surge protector for rpod : +1 on CharlieM. Cheap insurance... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86275#86275 Author: texman
Subject: 9155
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

]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:04:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86275#86275 Surge protector for rpod : I would advise getting one.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86273#86273 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 9155
Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 9:37pm

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

As Bama said, you need one that gaurds against high and low voltage as well as surges and miswired power poles.
]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 21:37:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86273#86273 Surge protector for rpod : After camping for 40 years and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86272#86272 Author: jato
Subject: 9155
Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 7:31pm

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.]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 19:31:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86272#86272 Surge protector for rpod : Welcome to the group!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86271#86271 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9155
Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 6:25pm

Welcome to the group!!]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:25:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86271#86271 Surge protector for rpod : Welcome. 5 year owner here 2012... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86269#86269 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 9155
Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 4:23pm

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. ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:23:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86269#86269 Surge protector for rpod : Better for seasoned RV'erto... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86267#86267 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 9155
Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 2:10pm

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.

]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:10:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86267#86267 Surge protector for rpod : Hi all! Hoping for some feedback... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86266#86266 Author: Tkranzy
Subject: 9155
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!]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:30:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9155&PID=86266#86266