rvshrinker wrote:
temccarthy1 wrote:
rvshrinker wrote:
Supplying my new TT.
This is what I have on my list:
Water inlet hose
Water pressure regulator
Upgraded sewer/black line
RV level
Leveling block set
Wheel chocks
Jack cap/block
RV toilet paper
RV toilet cleaner
Black tank/toilet chemicals
Grey tank deodrizer/chemical
Scissor jack socket drill adapter
Anything else I need that is RV specific (obviously not talking about things like towels, plates, hand soap, etc).
These are all reasonable except do not need the RV toilet cleaner and grey tank stabilizer. Make sure you buy screens to fit your outside vents IE: furnace vent, water heater vent and fridge vent. You can get on Amazon under $10 each and will prevent mice, mud wasps and other insects from getting in those appliances and building nests that can cause major problems. IMO-- the #1 MOST important accessory that is a must have is a quality EMS or Electrical Management system like Progresive Industries. Don't just get a surge protector. They do NOT protect your expensive appliances from UNDER voltage which is more common than surges caused by a lightening strikes. I cannot tell you how many campgrounds we have been to that this device has shut down power to our TT because of under or over voltage. Also protects against reverse polarity, neutral ground and other common problems with campground pedestals. Look up Progressive Industries EMS on Amazon and read the hundreds of testimonials from customers on this device. Runs about $250 but a mere fraction of the cost of a new fridge, AC unit, microwave or TV.
Thanks for that tip, not something I would have thought of. A few questions about it:
- my trailer runs on 30A. Do I buy the 30A model? What if the park has 50A or 20A and I am using a converter to my trailer, would I still use the 30A model?
- do you recommend the portable or hardwired versions? Portable looks easier to deal with.
- I’m not an electrician. What is the difference between a ‘surge’ and ‘high voltage’? What exactly am I protecting against? If I plug into my home 110V do i still need this?
Get the 30A portable. It has a security hasp so get a cable padlock to lock it to pedestal or TT bumper
All CG's have 30A and 50A plugs in their pedestals. You will need the 30A. totally different plugs so no worries.
The Progressive EMS has a LIFETIME warranty and made in the US! It has a constant LED readout that flashes volts cycles and amps as well as any error code to tell you why it shut down. When problem is rectified or volts are within safe range, it automatically turns your power back on to your TT.
A power surge is rare and usually when there is an electrical storm or lightening nearby. Over or under voltage is much more common and will damage your electronics and appliances if you do not have an EMS to shut down the power when these problems occur! Ours saved our bacon on both under voltage on one NY State park and under voltage on another NY State Park last summer!
Let me know how you like it next season!
