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01-11-2015, 02:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
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A good reason to have a surge protector
We were passing through Vegas before Christmas and stopped at CW on Boulder Highway. We met a couple at CW shopping for a surge protector, but it was too late for them. The couple was at an RV Park in Henderson and while they were away from their New Cougar there was an electrical surge. AT the time of the electrical surge they didn't have surge protection, so their microwave, TV and fireplace were toasted and required replacement. To hear about their heart break made me feel sorry for them, but this issue also made us feel secure because we do have a surge protector.
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DPAM
2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
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01-11-2015, 02:14 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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That is why many of us have them. Surprising how many do not.
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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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01-11-2015, 02:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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It just takes one surge to realized it would have been money very well spent from the start!!!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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01-11-2015, 02:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Yes, a must-have with all the electronics in these rigs.
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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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01-11-2015, 04:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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I purchased and installed mine before I took it out camping. Excellent peace of mind and insurance. I highly recommend Progressive Industries models. Mine is hard wired so it is in use from the moment I hook up and can't be left behind. 
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2010 3150RL
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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01-11-2015, 05:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I agree. We've had surge protectors since our first TT and EMS systems since we first bought the Monty. Still carry the last surge protector so I'll still have protection if something fries the EMS until I can replace the EMS.
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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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01-12-2015, 12:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Don't think its all that surprising how many don't have surge protection. How many of you with it on your Montanas have it in your S&Bs? We've had more damaging surges at home than on the road (only cost some network hardware and a lot of troubleshooting time though).
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01-12-2015, 01:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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I got mine!!
Got protection? #128522;
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01-12-2015, 01:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by MIMF
I got mine!!
Got protection?
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01-12-2015, 03:16 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Actually for us, we added it to our first TT after getting a whole house unit for our S&B.
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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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01-12-2015, 03:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Upon very good advise on this very forum 8 years ago we purchase a PT -50C before we ever plugged in our First Montana. It has saved us several times and was $$ well spent.
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01-12-2015, 11:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,944
M.O.C. #5651
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I have a Progressive. Just was wondering - if you get a surge, something in the Progressive gets fried, right? So do you call them and get a fuse sent or what and how long are you down while waiting?
Thanks.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-12-2015, 01:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by WaltBennett
Don't think its all that surprising how many don't have surge protection. How many of you with it on your Montanas have it in your S&Bs? We've had more damaging surges at home than on the road (only cost some network hardware and a lot of troubleshooting time though).
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I have surge protection for ALL my computers, TVs and appliances at home. We get a lot of lightning here.
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2010 3150RL
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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01-12-2015, 01:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by twindman
I have a Progressive. Just was wondering - if you get a surge, something in the Progressive gets fried, right? So do you call them and get a fuse sent or what and how long are you down while waiting?
Thanks.
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Progressive enjoys an excellent reputation (and is well deserved).
If your unit fries, contact them immediately. They will get you back on speed ASAP, often at little or no cost.
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2010 3150RL
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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01-12-2015, 03:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 210
M.O.C. #14048
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I installed a Progressive Hard Wired unit in ours and on one of our first nights camping we had an error message come up. Open Ground. They are expensive but well worth the cost.
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Bruce & Lori & Charli our 60# lap dog
2017 F350 Lariat, 6.7L, 6 1/2' box, Reece 18k Elite
2015 Mountaineer 331RLT, Dual pane windows, Dual A/C, Fireplace, 5th Airborne Sidewinder, Sailun tires.
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