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View Poll Results: Do you use a Surge Protection device??
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I had electrical damage than installed a Surge Protector
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I have used a portable/hard wired since I got MoHo
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Never used and don't see a need
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01-01-2011, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lacey, Wa
Posts: 630
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Surge Protection Poll
Having read the current thread on the use of surge protection I thought I would start this poll.
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01-01-2011, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
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Location: Lacey, Wa
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Gary
Look above post #1
Jack
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01-01-2011, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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What about adding one more category for the people that added one after being informed of the benefits of such device. "I installed a surge protector once I understood the benefit," or something similar. I have a surge protector, but none of the poll selections pertain to me.
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2008 Monaco Camelot 40' PDQ
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01-01-2011, 08:05 PM
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Registered User
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I lost 2 good friends be getting struck by lightning; Do I have lightning insurance NO; Our First motorhome was back in 1974 Shasta that Braved many thunder storms ;;; You name it We've been there. I have YET to have a problem With a surge We presently have 2 computers in the MH; I will not worry about It;; if it blows it blows;; Life is good;;
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01-01-2011, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
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We had a lightning bolt strike a tree four or five feet behind us. It tripped off the power pole and turned every light on in the rig next door. I also have an interior surge protector for the computer! Never have enough surge protection!
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2016 Ram 2500, CTD 4X4, CC
2022 Rockwood 8263 MBR 
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01-02-2011, 12:16 AM
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Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Zigzag, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Happycarz
What about adding one more category for the people that added one after being informed of the benefits of such device. "I installed a surge protector once I understood the benefit," or something similar. I have a surge protector, but none of the poll selections pertain to me.
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Good point, Happycarz!  Can you add one more, JackR? Your poll is just starting, and I think it would add a legitimate option and definitely make better sense of the results.  Just my 2 cents....
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1000 Trails - VFW - 5 Yrs Army
"NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST"
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01-02-2011, 12:26 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
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Location: Lacey, Wa
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Happycarz and steelheadbluesman
I agree with the question you both would like to see. However, adding it to the poll I believe would set the current results to zero. I think if you answered you have one won't defeat the results.
jack
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01-02-2011, 01:47 AM
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Solo Rvers Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack R
Happycarz and steelheadbluesman
I agree with the question you both would like to see. However, adding it to the poll I believe would set the current results to zero. I think if you answered you have one won't defeat the results.
jack
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 It's your poll....
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01-02-2011, 02:56 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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I highly recommend a surge protection system that will check for proper wiring, voltages and offer some surge protection on any RV that has much electronics. If it is an entry level travel trailer the cost may not be worth it but I will not plug my coach in without my Surge Guard in line. I have seen what can happen and repaired many that could have been saved if it were protected.
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Amy, Dr. Assistant - Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each
2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 450 hp & 1330# torque
06 Saturn Vue, 06 Chevy Z71 4x4 & 2014 Corvette Z51 M7
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01-02-2011, 04:38 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Rising Sun, MD.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Happycarz
What about adding one more category for the people that added one after being informed of the benefits of such device. "I installed a surge protector once I understood the benefit," or something similar. I have a surge protector, but none of the poll selections pertain to me.
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X2, Need another category.
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01-02-2011, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 860
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Surge
I agree, need a (will you add a surge protector). I have been told that the main breaker will trip if I got a surge without a surge protector. I don't know if my power line would get damaged first. I think I will use a surge protector from now on. Amazon has one for 50amp/240volt for $350.00.
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2008 35B windsport, Brazel's rear TracBar, Koni shocks & Safe T plus steering
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01-02-2011, 06:48 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Happycarz
What about adding one more category for the people that added one after being informed of the benefits of such device. "I installed a surge protector once I understood the benefit," or something similar. I have a surge protector, but none of the poll selections pertain to me.
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Agree, one more catagory:
I also added one at the advice from a campground owner in Montana. He asked me while I was making reservations if I had one and told me that they have alot of electrical storms at that time of year and he has seen alot of rv's damaged by electrical surges from storms. On the way to Montana we spent the first night in Nephi Utah and the first night it saved me. True story, I am a beliver.
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01-02-2011, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member
Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NE PA
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Is there a way to hard wire install it so it also protects from Generator or inverter malfunction? BTW- Happy New Year
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01-02-2011, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: where ever we're parked
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Hi Jack
the options / selections need some work....
(seem to be too limited)
my reply;
i don't have one - but thinking i ought to get one
regards, peter
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