We just traded a Class C motorhome for Class A Holiday Rambler Vacationer. With the Class C we always used a Surge Protector when hooking up in campgrounds. The sales person told us we did not need a surge protector with the Holiday Rambler as it is built in, but we would feel better if someone could confirm that. We have much to learn about the Class A. We are considering buying a surge protector just to be safe. THANKS for any help.

There are surge protetors and there are surge protectors.First see if you have the manual for one in your manuals packet.ButThe GOOD surge protectors like the Progressive Industries HW-50Cwhen you first plug in there is a DELAY before power is sent on to the RV depending on the protector it can be 15 seconds (HW default) or just shy of 3 minutes (PT or HW modified) if power is sent through INSTANTLY You have a spike spressor NOT a surge guard (by my definition. I'm a bit more particular) I'd go ahead and use the unit you had. (or add an HW-30/50C)Note 2 no problem with both a built in and a portable. Just a bit longer delay.

Traveler2019 wrote: We are considering buying a surge protector just to be safe. Which surge is a concern. Long before any problem is solved, first the problem must be defined. Reverse polarity, high voltage, bad power factor, floating neutral, sag, longitudinal mode transient, blackout, harmonics, and open earth ground are all called surges. No protector protects from all. Which one concerns you?What protects from this surge protector? https://imgur.com/hwCWHMW

Hi,Ask what make and model of surge protection is in the unit. Ask to be shown exactly how to use it.

“The sales person told us...” Which he/she will deny if you have a claim. What does Holiday say in writing or on their website? Have you looked? If you find it on the website, print it.

Welcome to the Forum....your first post.I one of those who are waiting for a catastrophic surge to fry my components....and when it happens I guess I'll have to eat a plate full of crow.5 trailers and 35 years of RVing (2 coast to coast 4 month loops) and such and have never had a surge protector. 90%+ of our camping are in electrical sites.The only thing I have ever done is check the pedestal for reverse polarity and have yet to even encounter this.Now, let the surge protector debate begin again. (My fork is ready for that plate of crow)

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westom
Explorer
Dec 31, 2018
Traveler2019 wrote:
We are considering buying a surge protector just to be safe.

Which surge is a concern. Long before any problem is solved, first the problem must be defined. Reverse polarity, high voltage, bad power factor, floating neutral, sag, longitudinal mode transient, blackout, harmonics, and open earth ground are all called surges. No protector protects from all. Which one concerns you?

What protects from this surge protector? https://imgur.com/hwCWHMW
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Dec 31, 2018
There are surge protetors and there are surge protectors.
First see if you have the manual for one in your manuals packet.
But
The GOOD surge protectors like the Progressive Industries HW-50C
when you first plug in there is a DELAY before power is sent on to the RV depending on the protector it can be 15 seconds (HW default) or just shy of 3 minutes (PT or HW modified) if power is sent through INSTANTLY You have a spike spressor NOT a surge guard (by my definition. I'm a bit more particular) I'd go ahead and use the unit you had. (or add an HW-30/50C)

Note 2 no problem with both a built in and a portable. Just a bit longer delay.

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