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HighwayJunky
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Aug 16, 2020

Surge Guard Overdose

Just purchased a luxury 2015 Class A with a built-in Surge Guard. Someone once advised me that I "also" needed the type that gets attached to the utility post at each campground. Isn't that overkill?? Hate to pay top dollar for something I really don't need.

Appreciate your thoughts
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  • There is absolutely no reason to have two surge protectors, that is some sales guy wanting to makes sales.
  • My hardwired surge guard is model 41260 120/240 50A 60H. Made by TRC. Is this all I need for protection from Surge / Low voltage? What would you suggest?
  • Which make and model of surge device is installed?

    Low voltage kills more air conditioners than surge ever does.
  • Perhaps the one installed isn't an EMS. If it's not, then you need an EMS.
  • bob_nestor wrote:
    Overkill in my opinion, but if I had a choice I'd have gone with the Progressive Industries one rather than the Surge Guard one.

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    Progressive Industries surge protector gives you the best protection, either hard wired or hooked up to the electrical post.
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    i have a wired-in Surge guard, no need for a second one at the pedestal, have no idea why anyone would even suggest that. :h
  • Overkill in my opinion, but if I had a choice I'd have gone with the Progressive Industries one rather than the Surge Guard one.
  • Luxury has nothing to do with electrical issues. You are certain the 2015 surge guard is working? If you do buy consider an autoformer with surge protection for low voltage protection too.

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