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12-26-2010, 01:48 PM
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2005 Meridian. I am researching external surge protectors, but unsure if I need one, if my coach possibly has hard wired surge protection that was installed at the factory.
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12-26-2010, 02:51 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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I can tell you that you don't have factory installed surge/over-voltage/under-voltage protection. The 'EMS' system in your coach will shed loads if necessary to avoid overloading your incoming AC power line, but that's all.
You can see some choices here at RV Upgrades . I installed the 50A hardwired Surge Guard 5 years ago, but the Progressive Industries ones seem to have a strong following these days. I'd recommend checking both brands out.
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12-26-2010, 03:06 PM
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edndebp,
While I am no expert in this area, I installed a 50A surge protector not only for high-voltage surge protection but also because of other features:
Surge protector automatically shuts off the power when excessive voltage, Low (less than 102 Volt) and High (greater than 132 Volt), or open neutral is present. When power is re-stored this RV Surge Protector automatically resets. The hard wired RV surge protector has a caution indicator light indicates miswired pedestal, reverse polarity and elevated ground voltage. 2 minute 15 second reset delay protects A/C compressor.
I did have a bad experience with a miswired box that blew out both my transfer switch and my dimensions inverter charger.
hope this helps
jim & debbie, 04 Journey 34H
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12-26-2010, 03:15 PM
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Thank's for the help. I'll check it out, as it's now rather obvious I need to purchase some protection before my luck runs out.
Ed
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12-26-2010, 03:24 PM
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The Progressive Industries units have the highest joules rating of any of them and its low voltage cutoff is two volts higher. The unit with the remote meter has a control board that's replaceable where the other unit have to be removed and sent to the factory for repair.
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12-26-2010, 08:42 PM
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Are you sure that's still true? TRC upgraded their units awhile back.
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12-26-2010, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SCVJeff
Are you sure that's still true? TRC upgraded their units awhile back.
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To what??
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12-26-2010, 09:23 PM
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Definitely, absolutely, 100% YES get a good surge protector, all it takes is one time, they are well worth the expense!!!!!
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12-26-2010, 11:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RJay
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To comparable specs
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12-27-2010, 03:48 PM
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PT-50-C by Progressive industries is a portable, excellent, power protection system. It has assisted me about 4 times in the last year with pedestal power problems. It also has a great warranty. After 2 years of use it quit working one day. I called Progressive Industries and had permission to send it back. Within a few days I had a repaired unit. They also have a "hard-wired" version, but my thoughts are, take it with me if I change RV's.
RVUpgrades.com is where I purchased mine for the best pricing.
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12-28-2010, 10:06 AM
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As this may or may not be my ultimate motor home and very limited space in the electrical compartment, I went with a portable unit. Would not leave home without it.
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12-28-2010, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbeierl
I installed the 50A hardwired Surge Guard 5 years ago, but the Progressive Industries ones seem to have a strong following these days. I'd recommend checking both brands out.
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Ditto.
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12-29-2010, 12:03 AM
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i have been using the progressive portable 50a surge protector with no problems for about 2 years.
Progressive Industries Smart Surge 240Volt / 50Amp - In-line Model
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12-29-2010, 07:27 AM
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Interesting my Winnebago service manager answered the surge question like this.
I have never had a repair to a MH in the last two years due to a surge.
I am saving my money and not getting one.
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