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05-18-2015, 01:21 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Campton
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #16108
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surge protection
Hi,I have a 3582 2014-2015 ? and I am thinking about putting in a hard wired surge protection device. Was wondering if any one with the model or similar have done this install, where did you put it? I am betting it is pretty strait forward and I have a good background in residential wiring. I would like to do this so I can take it out when traded and return wiring to factory if possible..thanks
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05-18-2015, 01:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,658
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If you have an on-board generator, or at least the gen prep it makes for an easy mod as everything is on the front side of the front basement bulkhead.
I've done it twice and found it easiest to buy a 3 or 4 foot length of cable from Home Depot or Lowes, generally that way you can avoid cutting any of the existing cabling, makeing it easier to remove the mod.
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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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05-18-2015, 04:43 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Warrior AL, usually
Posts: 184
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Yes, it IS pretty straight forward. The worst part is manipulating the large gauge wires within the surge suppressor enclosure. I have the Progressive Dynamics EMSHW50C unit.
I put mine behind the basement wall, near the steps and circuit breaker panel. Plenty of room there.
If you use the Progressive Dynamics unit, get the remote display so you'll have a bypass switch.... just in case.
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05-18-2015, 08:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
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I'm a little confused about who is making your surge unit. I don't believe Progressive Dynamics makes surge protection devices yet. I think the EMSHW50C is actually made by Progressive Industries, a completely different, unrelated company.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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05-19-2015, 08:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Garland
Posts: 450
M.O.C. #10688
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I have the Progressive Industries EMSHW50C and highly recommend it. They offer an excellent warranty and the unit is modular in the event a failed part needs to be replaced.
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05-20-2015, 02:38 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Campton
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #16108
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Also was wondering if given the choice would most go with the progressive industries product, or the Surge guard brand??? going with a hard wired unit which ever I choose....Thanks
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05-20-2015, 03:56 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SE
Posts: 478
M.O.C. #17167
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Progressive Industries...hands down.
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05-20-2015, 04:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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I think that if you check, the majority of forum members have chosen the Progressive Industries models. Customer support and warranty win hands down from what has been reported on the MOC. Do your homework and the choice is obvious.
Bingo
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05-21-2015, 03:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 179
M.O.C. #722
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just ordered a Progressive Industries EMS- PT50C on Saturday and received it today. We'll be going on vacation for two weeks in July. Based on input from the forum and some issues some folks have had on the forum, I decided it was best to purchase one.
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2012 3100rl Montana
2014 F350 DRW
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05-21-2015, 07:09 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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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rohrmann
I'm a little confused about who is making your surge unit. I don't believe Progressive Dynamics makes surge protection devices yet. I think the EMSHW50C is actually made by Progressive Industries, a completely different, unrelated company.
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Ooops... I had a brain fart. I meant Progressive Industries. Just didn't remember the name correctly.
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05-24-2015, 09:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 512
M.O.C. #12948
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We have the Progressive Industries hard wired unit and very happy with it it. Gives us good peace of mind. Just another great thing learned here at MOC.
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05-25-2015, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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I have installed two of these in two different trailers. In both cases, I mounted them behind the fuse and circuit breaker panel. Also in both cases, there was more than enough extra wire there to allow me to splice the unit in without having to add extra wire. As already mentioned, the wire is very heavy and a bit difficult to manipulate inside the Progressive box. And as with all things electrical, if you don't have experience or know your way around electricity, have a professional do it for you! 
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05-25-2015, 04:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by kylec2
I have the Progressive Industries EMSHW50C and highly recommend it. They offer an excellent warranty and the unit is modular in the event a failed part needs to be replaced.
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Same here. Highly recommended! 
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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05-25-2015, 05:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
I have installed two of these in two different trailers. In both cases, I mounted them behind the fuse and circuit breaker panel. Also in both cases, there was more than enough extra wire there to allow me to splice the unit in without having to add extra wire.
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Just wondering when you changed trailers did you remove the surge device. If so, did you put in a junction box to join the wire together after removing the surge protector?
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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05-25-2015, 12:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Lenny K
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
I have installed two of these in two different trailers. In both cases, I mounted them behind the fuse and circuit breaker panel. Also in both cases, there was more than enough extra wire there to allow me to splice the unit in without having to add extra wire.
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Just wondering when you changed trailers did you remove the surge device. If so, did you put in a junction box to join the wire together after removing the surge protector?
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No, I left it in place. I don't mind splicing grounds but shy away from splicing hot wires.
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