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09-05-2020, 06:37 AM
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Surge protector
Recommendations for best surge protector for my GD Imagine trailer 30amp
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09-05-2020, 07:44 AM
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Location: Montana, Arizona
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Progressive Industries hardwired to the TT. Hard to steal, can't forget to use it.
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09-05-2020, 08:50 AM
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Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Don't get just a surge protector, get an EMS from Progressive Industries. It offers more protection that a surge protector.
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09-05-2020, 08:54 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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https://www.progressiveindustries.net/ems-pt30x
This is the minimum I would get, but as per above, the hardwired would be better.
These cost more than the surge protectors, but are cheap insurance in the long run.
Ken
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09-05-2020, 09:08 AM
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I use a Power Watchdog EPO from https://hughesautoformers.com/product/pwd30/ Already saved my electrical system. Hardwired in place. Would not be without one
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09-05-2020, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WTB
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I use the Hughes watchdog with EPO , In real time it has a cell phone app that connects to your cell via bluetooth and lets you know how much power your using . This can be very helpful for seasonal rentals where the power isn't include in your rent. Or if you useing a 30A feed and running multiple AC units and or hot water heater , toaster , coffee makers , microwaves. If there is any problems with park wiring it will turn off the power , low voltage it will turn off the power to protect your RV . They sell both a 30A and a 50A version.
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09-05-2020, 02:24 PM
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Another vote for Progressive Industries EMS. Nothing wrong with using the portable model.
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09-05-2020, 02:32 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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I wouldn't consider anything except the EMS series from Progressive Industries, either portable or hardwired. It protects you against any kind of AC problem, not just surges, and has a lifetime warranty! 
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09-05-2020, 05:36 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Another vote for the Progressive EMS, I actually just finished installing one on the Coach about an hour ago, saved me a few times on the old rig from brownouts.
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09-05-2020, 09:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2020
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I have a new Imagine and went with the progressive ems. It works great and you don’t have to worry about it being stolen or left behind. Easy install and well worth it.
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09-06-2020, 06:33 AM
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Progressive.
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09-06-2020, 07:30 PM
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Progressive
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09-06-2020, 08:54 PM
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Location: NW Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xc-mark
I use the Hughes watchdog with EPO , In real time it has a cell phone app that connects to your cell via bluetooth and lets you know how much power your using . This can be very helpful for seasonal rentals where the power isn't include in your rent. Or if you useing a 30A feed and running multiple AC units and or hot water heater , toaster , coffee makers , microwaves. If there is any problems with park wiring it will turn off the power , low voltage it will turn off the power to protect your RV . They sell both a 30A and a 50A version.
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Same here and has worked great over the last year.
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09-07-2020, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
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I have the watchdog as well. It works well for me. I like being able to look at my phone and see what various appliances are drawing. It has saved me a couple times now, both from low voltage. I needed a portable unit for now. May go with a hard wired unit in the future.
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