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08-09-2016, 01:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1,338
M.O.C. #4624
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Surge Protector
What kind of surge protector, if any would you recommend, 50 amp. I did a search and couldn't find a previous topic. Thanks,
mac
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08-09-2016, 01:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I use the Progresive Industries EMC 50 with a remote read out
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08-09-2016, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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Ditto, they have a lifetime warranty.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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08-09-2016, 02:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Progressive. Excellent product. Will not hook up without it.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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08-09-2016, 02:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: stockton
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #11457
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Progressive X3. My Surgeguard went bad after 4 years....no warranty, no tech support. Progressive is lifetime.
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2014 Montana Mountaineer 331 RLT. Winneguard SWM Traveler Satellite Antenna, Progressive 50 amp portable EMS, 6 point Level Up.. 2016 Chevy 3500 Duramax Dually, long bed, B&W Patriot hitch.
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08-09-2016, 02:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Progressive for us also. We have the portable edition so we can check the pedestal before we back in.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-09-2016, 03:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Warrior AL, usually
Posts: 184
M.O.C. #15888
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Progressive also. Good product and very good customer service. I have the hardwired unit with the remote. The remote shows the frequency of the incoming power, the voltage and current on both legs, displays error codes and has a switch to bypass the unit. The decision is yours to have a hardwired unit or portable unit. There are benefits to both.
Hardwired unit benefits - allows you to have a remote unit for the display inside your RV, has a bypass switch, is secure from theft, less to hook up when you are setting up.
Portable unit benefits - less expensive, easy to return if it ever fails.
I also had a Surge Guard product that had problems, and to make matters worse I had problems with their lack of customer service. That company has a lot to learn.
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08-09-2016, 03:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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Progressive hard wired unit. Had an E7 error code this weekend at Icicle River Campground. Unit never did turn off the power unless it did while we were gone and then reset itself. I like it because it tells me amp draw and voltage of each line coming into the unit and power usage. When I first plugged in (30amp) both lines in were showing 113 and 114 volts. Their employee told me it was voltage drop due to my 50 amp cord. I suggested it was voltage drop due to the long runs and high demand for power 90 + degrees out side.
So far I am very happy with mine. :-)
Tom Marty
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08-09-2016, 08:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Another hard-wired Progressive here, on the advice of the MOC. Good product with a good company to back it up.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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08-10-2016, 01:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Please allow me to jump in here and agree with ALL of the above!
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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08-10-2016, 01:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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We use the portable 50 Progressive. As mentioned previously, it allows the flexibility of checking the power before pulling in and hooking up if it is an area we aren't familiar with the quality of power or it looks questionable. So far no issues. Only perk of the internal with a remote monitor would be seeing the readings inside the trailer on occasion, especially when I am on a 30A site and pushing the limits.
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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08-10-2016, 01:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Maryville
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #10812
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Agree with everyone else, Progressive is the way to go.
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08-10-2016, 05:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Florissant
Posts: 243
M.O.C. #13088
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Progressive here too. Surge Guard has too many failures with no warranty.
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08-10-2016, 12:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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Progressive also. The one time I didn't use it the microwave was damaged because of a bad 50 amp post.
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08-10-2016, 12:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Progressive.....None Better!!
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08-10-2016, 02:55 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SE
Posts: 478
M.O.C. #17167
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Progressive on board 50a with remote display. Company support is excellent! Device saved our rights already. Wouldn't camp without it!!
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08-11-2016, 05:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Glenrock
Posts: 155
M.O.C. #8761
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Ditto x10...
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08-11-2016, 10:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
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Had a surguard for 5 years and it started turning off the power for no apparent
reason. Called Surguard and they told me to buy a new one and would not offer any
support, as it has only a 12 month warranty. I bought a portable Progressive Industries
and I'm happy.
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2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
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08-12-2016, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1,338
M.O.C. #4624
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Thanks for all the responses! So the ones that have it hardwired did you take it to a dealer and what was the cost for that?
Thanks again!
mac
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08-12-2016, 10:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Taylor Ridge
Posts: 224
M.O.C. #18049
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I also have the hardwired, put it in prior to disconnecting from TV when I brought it home from the dealer. Not hard to do, they give good instructions. Worst part is bending the wires inside the small box.
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