Surge protector

Stacie
Stacie Member Posts: 11
in Battery/Electrical & Solar
i am a little confused about the need for a surge protector.  I called my dealer and they did not know what I was talking about.  If it's something we do where do you place the unit?  Thank you fr the help  :)

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  • Rad
    Rad Member Posts: 516
    Stacie said:
    i am a little confused about the need for a surge protector.  I called my dealer and they did not know what I was talking about.  If it's something we do where do you place the unit?  Thank you fr the help  :)
    The simplest version is just one that goes between your power cord and power connection at the pedestal in the campground.  That is what I use.  Search camping world or Amazon and you will find one for a 30amp service.

    You can also install a permanent one, hard wired in, inside your rig in the area under the drivers side seat.  
  • Stacie
    Stacie Member Posts: 11
    Thanks Rad...wouldn't someone steal the unit if it's outside?  Who would hardwire the protector?
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
    A basic surge protector will protect your unit from a power surge.  More advanced units will also protect against reverse polarity, low and high voltage, as well as surges, all of which can damage the T@B.

    You should be able to get them at any RV supply, and they come as units that plug in externally between your trailer and the power pole, or as internal units installed within the T@B.

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • JandJ92010
    JandJ92010 Member Posts: 304
    I use the type that plugs into the outlet at the pedestal. All the pedestals that I have seen have a metal tab sticking out at the bottom right corner, I put a padlock there so no one but me can open the cover and remove the surge protector.
    The HobbiT@B, 2015-L, towed by a2014 RAM C/V
  • Stacie
    Stacie Member Posts: 11
    Where is the surge protector located in the trailer?  Who do I contact if we want a hard wired one?  
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,424
    I use a Progressive Industries model. It is placed right before the converter.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Stacie
    Stacie Member Posts: 11
    Jenn who did you have put the unit in your trailer?
  • Stacie
    Stacie Member Posts: 11
    Just watched the video..thank you!  Did you install yours?
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,424
    No, the dealer installed mine.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Stacie
    Stacie Member Posts: 11
    Thank you for all the advice!  :)
  • R&DAndrews
    R&DAndrews Member Posts: 116
    We have used a surge protector which plugged in at the electrical pedestal since 2009 for our travel trailer and have never locked it and it has never been stolen.  Actually never thought that anyone would steal it.  Guess we are naive.  May consider locking it, but may not install inside since we already have the outside model.
  • Rad
    Rad Member Posts: 516
    R&DAndrews said:
    We have used a surge protector which plugged in at the electrical pedestal since 2009 for our travel trailer and have never locked it and it has never been stolen.  Actually never thought that anyone would steal it.  Guess we are naive.  May consider locking it, but may not install inside since we already have the outside model.
    My feeling, only a feeling, I leave lots of stuff out I value, chairs, BBQ's, fold up tables, etc.  Most people do when in a typical campground.  I think you are not naive, just practical like most of us. 

    Now in remote areas or clearly sketchy campgrounds it all gets put away....Execpt the stuff used for hook ups; waste hoses, pressure regulators, water hoses, 30 amp cord and yes, the surge protector.  
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,424
    edited October 2015
    I want with it inside so that it would be one less thing to deal with during set up. I am glad I did.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • mawebb
    mawebb Member Posts: 257
    edited July 2015
    Please see my post:
    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/comment/12112/#Comment_12112

    I persoanally prefer the hardwire option. 
    Martin - Trailer name: James T@Berius Kirk 
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    edited August 2015
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    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)

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