Surge Protectors, yeah or nay

reedd · October 2016

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.

AlohaTink · November 2016

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.

RollingLagrima · November 2016

Doggy damage :-0 ??? Please tell me you didn't let your dog back the T@B...

IrishCamper74 · December 2016

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

RollingBnB · 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.

IrishCamper74 · December 2016

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.

IrishCamper74 · March 2017

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...?

Nomad · March 2017

Got a friend that's handy and is ok with electricity?

IrishCamper74 · March 2017

I do, come to think of it

IrishCamper74 · March 2017

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

jkjenn · March 2017

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.

Surge Protectors, yeah or nay

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