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08-12-2016, 10:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Broken Arrow
Posts: 393
M.O.C. #11127
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Surge protection
See my other post on tires
We stopped for the night on a trip and because of tire damage running late we found a small rv park for the night we plugged in 50 amp and ran the a/c 30 minutes later I see smoke from the circuit breaker panel and hear crackle spark there and at the fireplace I quickly turned everything off and spent the nite came the rest of the way everything is ok. My question is hard wired 50 amp or portable and if hard wired is it difficult I am a mechanic so not to worried about the job thanks in advance
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08-12-2016, 11:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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You'll get mixed opinions on this. Some prefer hard wired, others the plug in unit at the pedestal. Whichever is your preference. The important thing is, be sure to have the protection.
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Steve & Sheryl Engels
2018 Montana 3790RD
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08-12-2016, 11:22 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We use a portable from Progressive (great warranty and customer service). i prefer the portable because then I can check the pedestal before I work my way into the spot, but we have volunteered for Fish and Wildlife in some places you want to know beforehand.
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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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08-12-2016, 12:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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I also have the portable unit. As Dick stated I can check the pedestal before I back into tight sites or spaces. Also, if I sell the rig I can easily move it to another rig with the rest of my stuff.
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08-12-2016, 01:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Glad you managed to dodge that bullet Dale. I use the portable progressive. Saved me five times this year alone...so far. Would I have had damage without it...hard to say...but before I got it I lost an extension cable as well as my main power cable due to a ped with worn contacts in 2015. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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08-12-2016, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I prefer the hard wired Progressive. When we traded Montanas it wasn't any problem to switch it to new one. JMHO.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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08-12-2016, 01:43 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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We use the portable progressive
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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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08-12-2016, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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Progressive portable for me! I want to know BEFORE I back in that everything is OK at the pedestal. No install decisions, and no install work or costs. When I move to a different trailer, no sweat! Just choose one and get 'er done for peace of mind!
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08-12-2016, 05:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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I have the hard-wired, but the portable guys have a pretty good argument when it comes to checking the service before backing in. When I plug in, I usually have the landing gear and stabilizers down and slides out. The truck is unhitched and the camper is leveled side to side. That isn't a good time to find out your electrical service is sub-standard. But I like the remote read-out on the wall and the convenience, not to mention no threat of someone swiping your protector from the pedestal. It is not a difficult install to put the hard-wired in. I'm not a mechanic and most of my buddies will echo that sentiment, but I like doing stuff myself and this wasn't a big challenge. Overall, it's a personal choice and I'm fine with what I have. But, DO have one or the other.
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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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08-13-2016, 03:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Massillon
Posts: 437
M.O.C. #18658
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I have a new HC 375FL. Where do you mount your EMS when you hard wire it? I do not see much access. I would rather have it hard wired than stolen, I am fairly good at electronic and mechanics. I suppose locks have improved? In my old MH I had to go outside to read it as it was mounted in a compartment.
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08-13-2016, 05:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jameswbarton
I have a new HC 375FL. Where do you mount your EMS when you hard wire it? I do not see much access. I would rather have it hard wired than stolen, I am fairly good at electronic and mechanics. I suppose locks have improved? In my old MH I had to go outside to read it as it was mounted in a compartment.
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On my model, I gained access to the cord behind the wall in the basement. The converter is right there and access was pretty easy.
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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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08-13-2016, 07:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I chose the hardwire Progressive Industry . I chose this because I didn't want to worry about theft of unit. It was not difficult to install. I put it behind the electrical panel and placed the remote display on the wall inside of a cupboard. I have never found a bad pedestal and figure that most are good. If the unit goes bad, the manufacturer will send you parts that you can install yourself, you do not need to remove the unit and send it in. The decision is yours.
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2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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