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03-10-2021, 03:53 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Olathe
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #27598
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Sounds like Bierp just cast a vote for the Hughes Autoformer that I posted a few days ago. Would have boosted the power to a perfectly acceptable level. To be doubly cautious, I always check the pedestal power using my older model Progressive before plugging in the Autoformer, looking for super high voltage since anything above 126/128 is a very bad thing. If I remember correctly, the Progressive high voltage cutoff is well above 130, too high for my liking, or, should I say, my RV's rather expensive electricals.
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2019 RAM 3500 DRW 4X4, HO Turbo Diesel, 4.10 Axle
B&W Companion 25K OEM Puck System
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03-10-2021, 04:55 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Livingston
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #25043
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My first rig had hardwired Progressive 30amp EMS done at Escapade. While working in CA new owner of park sent surge up the line within the park. Outside plug would not come off the rig. I found the plug "fused" on both inside and outside. I bought and installed new parts. Nothing in the rig was harmed. Called progressive support and they told me how to bypass the surge protector until they could send me a replacement part. Three days later all was fixed. I wish I had saved the damaged plug.
My current rig has a hardwired 50amp.
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03-10-2021, 06:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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Hard wired Progressive with remote readout.
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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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03-10-2021, 07:12 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Akron, OH 44305
Posts: 51
M.O.C. #27487
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Plug in 30 amp progressive EMS. This won't be my last rig so it will travel with me. It has a lock ring and I keep two long shackle padlocks with me. Except if my next rig is 50 amp, .... well looks like I'll need a different one. Lol
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03-10-2021, 08:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,062
M.O.C. #5091
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I also use the plug-in type of EMS. Use a heavy cable bike lock and run the cable through fitting on EMS and around the pedestal. This will discourage most people from trying to steal it. Also plug EMS into pedestal and check power before hooking up to trailer. Been using this for 10 years.
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03-11-2021, 06:54 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #26577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RamMike
Hi everyone, I was curious what type of surge protection is used the most? Plug in protection or wired in EMS?
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We use the Progressive Industries "dog bone" style EMS. I also use a cable lock to attach it to the electrical pedestal when camping to ensure it doesn't "walk away". Either hardwired or external, do yourself a favour and ensure that you purchase an EMS and NOT just a surge protector. So much more protection with an EMS.
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03-11-2021, 07:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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Hardwired Progressive in last two rigs. Company is great and backs up their product.
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03-11-2021, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,784
M.O.C. #22835
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You'll find the answer is probably about 50/50.
I have always used portable. But in one camper, I installed the portable inside the camper and just left the plug accessible through the mouse hole. I'd then plug in an extension from shore power to the hidden portable.
Currently, using a portable Progressive EMS. It's on over 2 years strong, plugged in non-stop since we purchased the camper. I did find out it doesn't work when powering the camper from my generators though. But the generators have their own power protection, so no concern there. But I tried anyway, just out of curiosity.
I do keep a bicycle cable for a lock down with the protector. I did have one walk away, many years ago. I've made sure it's always locked down at the shore power post.
I have both a 30 amp (Hughes) and a 50 amp (Progressive). I have used the 30 amp with our 50 amp Montana a couple times when we were at a campsite that did not have 50 amp service.
Here's our set up at home:
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2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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03-11-2021, 08:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Hermitage
Posts: 142
M.O.C. #21626
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I use a portable EMS. It has a metal loop on it, and I run a cable lock through the loop and around the shore power pole to secure it. It takes 5 seconds to lock it up. I love it. It has saved me a couple of times and without having any coach issues. The first time the supply wires melted down and burnt completely off the shore power plug. I wasn't even using power. It was damaged prior to us using it. I heard what sounded like an arc welder. I walked around and saw smoke rolling out of the conduit below the plug. My EMS had tripped and shut everything off without any damage. As for the supply power, they had to run new wires all the way to the plug and replace the conduit. I won't travel without my EMS now. The digital display also helps you balance your load. Easy to read too.
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Hermitage Pa.
2017 3791RD
2016 Chevy DD 4x4
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03-11-2021, 08:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Lodi
Posts: 221
M.O.C. #28242
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My Daughter and SIL purchased a southwire surgeguard 30a from Campingworld and it , as the warranty information says " it is designed to sacrafice itself".
I am going to install a progressive for him as soon as he purchases it. I there a preferred model you would recommend? I looked at ones for sale, probably should go to their website to see what options they sell.
Allen
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03-11-2021, 09:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,784
M.O.C. #22835
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hemiallen
... I there a preferred model you would recommend? I looked at ones for sale, probably should go to their website to see what options they sell.
Allen
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Progressive, any model. Hands down!
Maybe not the cheapest, and maybe not a huge difference in sale price between suppliers, but Progressive has traditionally been the most favored because of it's technology and because of their warranty.
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2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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03-11-2021, 10:37 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Verona
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #13211
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RamMike
Hi everyone, I was curious what type of surge protection is used the most? Plug in protection or wired in EMS?
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Had a Southwire/Surgeguard on our 5th wheel and same on our new Entegra coach. I chose it due to it's performance and the fact that the unit itself has a lifetime warranty and they warranty any damage to your unit should the surge protector fail to do the job as advertised.
Ours is a 34951 portable unit. Also purchased the bluetooth repeater so it can be monitored from inside though it's not really something I look at unless there is a problem. Bought it from Techno RV.
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03-11-2021, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,669
M.O.C. #2283
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Portable EMS. When I worried about it walking off I put a chain around it.
Lynwood
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