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Spade_Cooley
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Jul 06, 2020

Do any of the new TTs come with Surge Protectors?

I just bought a new (2021) Rockwood Ultra Lite travel trailer. Do the new trailers have a built in surge protector? I have a message into the factory but have not heard back. I understand the problems moving up to 50 amp from my former 30 amp unit could necessitate getting one.

Without starting a riot, which one do you prefer on a 50 amp trailer?

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  • COST is the Reason they do not install Surge systems in NEW RV's. After 41 years as an RV Tech, I have found that the most common reason to buy and install a GOOD Surge protector is AFTER the Surge has caused appliances to burn out. The RV'er then has one installed on every subsequent RV they buy. Usually the Surge protector is a LOT less than the Insurance deductable for repairing the RV. Doug
  • Spade Cooley wrote:
    I understand the problems moving up to 50 amp from my former 30 amp unit could necessitate getting one.
    I don't know why that would make a difference.
  • I'm not aware of any of the general production brands of RVs that come with built-in EMSs or electrical management systems (they are so much more than surge protectors). In both of our fifth wheels, I have installed the Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C hard-wired EMS with remote read-out and switch. The EMS saved us thousands of dollars in appliance damage on at least two occasions in our previous RV. We haven't been in the new RV long enough yet - nor stayed in enough places with the pandemic shut-down - to run into those types of situations. It's there when we need it, though.

    Rob
  • I'm going to hazard a guess that they do not because that would mean an increase in the price and maybe lose a sale. It's such an easily purchased item that there would be little incentive to supply them or even make them available as an option.
    Just my $.03.

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