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04-08-2015, 07:42 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Byron
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M.O.C. #15850
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EMS system
I bought the expensive EMS system prior to picking up our RV. It worked fine on our first two quick trips but when we got to our site this week and plugged in there was no power in the RV..... My husband removed it and then we had power. Has this happened to anyone else? Is it a faulty product? So far no problems.... Fingers crossed we don't have any issues...
Thank you!
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Anna & Jim Ottinger
2020 Montana 3812MS
2016 F350 Diesel Dually 4x4 Crew Cab
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04-08-2015, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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I assume it has a digital readout that gives an error code that would explain what the problem is? I have had the same Progressive hardwired unit for over five years and have never had a problem with the unit itself. It will prevent power to the rig if there are a number of conditions that are present at the pedestal, but the error codes will tell what the problem is. For instance: low voltage, high voltage, improper ground, etc. If it truly failed, I was under the impression that there is a bypass switch that would allow power to enter the rig.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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04-08-2015, 09:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Byron
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My husband said it gave him a code but the code wasn't listed on the unit and he couldn't find a reset switch. The park was full so we didn't have much choice. I'm going to try it on another post and see what it says. It's a portable Progressive so I'm told there is a life time warranty.
Thank you!
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Anna & Jim Ottinger
2020 Montana 3812MS
2016 F350 Diesel Dually 4x4 Crew Cab
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04-08-2015, 10:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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M.O.C. #6846
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The bad part is if you got an error code, and simply decided to ignore it, you are taking a big risk regarding damage to the electronics in your rig. It may be okay, but it may not. Here is a link to the manual pages which contain the error codes:
EMS Manuals
Bingo
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04-08-2015, 10:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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That is what you pay for, protection from faulty electric pedestals.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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04-08-2015, 10:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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I agree with Bingo. It was probably doing it's job but you removed it.
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04-08-2015, 11:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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If it will not allow power to the rig there is a good reason for it. Hope you did nit break anything.
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04-08-2015, 12:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Yes you are correct that there is a good warranty and they stand behind it. If you can't understand the code call Progressive, but don't use that pedestal until you talk to progressive.
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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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04-08-2015, 12:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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As an electrical contractor, I get calls to change a circuit breaker because it keeps tripping. It's doing it's job and there is always another reason for it tripping.
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04-08-2015, 02:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
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Well, it did it's job! If that was the last available site did you wonder why no one else was on it? 
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04-10-2015, 12:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
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Why bother using one in the first place?
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04-10-2015, 02:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by NCFischers
As an electrical contractor, I get calls to change a circuit breaker because it keeps tripping. It's doing it's job and there is always another reason for it tripping.
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Like calls to replace a fuse that keeps blowing! Hello!!! The fuses aren't defective, there's something wrong with the wiring!   
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04-10-2015, 02:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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M.O.C. #6846
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It is useful to other members of the forum to follow up with the resolution to a problem. Wondering if it was the pedestal and the EMS worked on another pedestal?
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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04-10-2015, 03:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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"My husband said it gave him a code but the code wasn't listed on the unit ' I would like to know what that code was??
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04-10-2015, 05:27 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Sebring
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Sort of like having a Tire Monitoring system and igoring the indications of a tire losing air and keep on driving.
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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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04-12-2015, 08:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Byron
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All good points. Luckily we had no problems during our stay - thank the Lord!!! Unfortunately my husband can be hard-headed at times and is sure he knows best......
Thank you Bingo for the link to the manual. I'm going to make hooking up the EMS my job in the future. This was only our second trip out so we are still learning.
Rich and Helen - I'm not sure if he remembers the code - I'll ask him and now that I have the link to the manual I'll look it up if he does. The control panel in the RV just showed an "E".
Thank you for all your guidance and patience!!!
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Anna & Jim Ottinger
2020 Montana 3812MS
2016 F350 Diesel Dually 4x4 Crew Cab
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04-16-2015, 01:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Byron
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As a follow-up I tested it on a post at our local campground. No errors it just cycled through its checks - which I hope is what my husband saw and just didn't know what it was. There was no PE showing which from the manual link Bingo provided (thanks again!!) means no prior error, if I'm reading it right.
Thanks everyone!
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2020 Montana 3812MS
2016 F350 Diesel Dually 4x4 Crew Cab
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