Surge Protectors, yeah or nay

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  • reedd
    reedd Member Posts: 61
    Thank you for the photos and for all the information as this really helps people who have limited experience with campers. (I am the poster child for newbies I think :) Tents and tent camping gear I understand, but am at a loss when it comes to all the cool camper toys.)  I prefer camping in fairly remote areas without electricity but want to be ready for the electrical hookups when available.  My T@B is pretty basic with no TV, stereo, Alde, or refrigerator but I have an air conditioner and will be working  on the computer sometimes so I will go with the portable unit for now and save the money for a solar system.  
    Deb - 2017 T@B U-basic Outback silver/silver  D@mselfly  
    2001 Toyota Tacoma 4WD New Mexico
  • AlohaTink
    AlohaTink Member Posts: 2
    Thanks so much, I would not of known about this at all. Personally I would think a good RV dealer would suggest this to all new owners. I ordered the external EMS-PT30C off of Amazon today. Since I have a few costly repairs already going on...due to doggy damage. I am not handy or rather feel confident to install one unit myself. 
    2017 T@B Outback M@X-S (White/Aqua) Lil' Kupcake following Cherry on the Top 2007 GMC Envoy 4x4 ~ gail & sometimes glenn t@bs along...Maui,HI 


  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2016
    Doggy damage :-0 ???  Please tell me you didn't let your dog back the T@B...
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    What is the difference between these 2 products, other than price:
    Sorry, rookie question I suppose. I'm still learning. 

    https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-SSP30-Smart-Surge/dp/B0009SQQ1A/ref=pd_sbs_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0009SQQ1A&pd_rd_r=T4DBYJA00JQ5DVW12GNV&pd_rd_w=1TxIX&pd_rd_wg=0AKfJ&psc=1&refRID=T4DBYJA00JQ5DVW12GNV

    https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-EMS-PT30C-Portable-Protector/dp/B003AL23TC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1483034697&sr=1-1&keywords=EMS-PT30C


    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • RollingBnB
    RollingBnB Member Posts: 322
    edited December 2016
    The cheaper one is just a surge protector, the other one is also a high/low voltage monitor which will save you a/c unit if there is a brown out or power failure in the campground. Worth the extra money.
    2020 Tiffin Open Road
    2020 Nissan Versa Toad 
    Alan & Patty
    Southern Az
  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    Thank you RollingBnB!  :)


    RollingBnB said:
    The cheaper one is just a surge protector, the other one is also a high/low voltage monitor which will save you a/c unit if there is a brown out or power failure in the campground. Worth the extra money.

    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    I'm leary of installing this myself; I'm not a fan of doing anything related to electrics as I'm no where near skilled to do so. Any suggestions as to who can install this for me? Home electrician or...?
    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Got a friend that's handy and is ok with electricity?
  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    I do, come to think of it   ;)

    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    Another rookie inquiry; just want to make sure I'm getting what I need.
    If I install the below EMS, do I necessary need a circuit analyzer in addition?

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UC6RSA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2NZ7GAW6IZHQL&coliid=I2RR8VL68A34VI&psc=1

    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    IrishCamper74 said:
    Another rookie inquiry; just want to make sure I'm getting what I need.
    If I install the below EMS, do I necessary need a circuit analyzer in addition?

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UC6RSA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2NZ7GAW6IZHQL&coliid=I2RR8VL68A34VI&psc=1

    No. It does a test before letting the juice through.

    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

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