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GusCalifornia's avatar
Feb 15, 2021

surge protector and water filters

Hi there,
We are picking up our new 2021 c class motorhome in a few days. I heard I should get a 30 amp surge protector and a water filter. Well, I just went on amazon and the price difference between the surge protectors are pretty big. Anyone have a brand they like. I rather not spend a ton if I don't have to but if it will keep me from needing to buy a new one after a few uses then willing to spend the money on more expensive one if needed.

For the water filters, do we just need one that removes sediment? We have only done tent camping in the past and just carried in our water so not too sure about the water at the RV parks - never been to one. Do I need to filter sediment and then get a charcoal filter or brita filter for the sink too?

thanks!
  • For the water filter, the basic blue Camco that Helmart sells is all we carry, but we do use a filter pitcher in the fridge for drinking water.
    For the power, the Progressive Dynamics seem to be the standard most folks go by, myself I bought a Hughes
    because we travel with a dog, and my hope was that because the unit would "reset" itself if voltage returned to normal levels, it would be safer for our Aussum Shepherd.