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campgrammie
Explorer
Jun 24, 2017

help about a surge protector

I need a little info please. I have not had a surge protector as yet.(yes bad) We have a 30 ft travel trailer and plan on upgrading to a motorhome soon. We purchased a 50A surge guard TRC brand. Got home and found a lot of bad reviews for this brand. Already have the adaptor to reduce the 50amps to 30amps for the tt. I will be returning the surge guard we purchased but looking for recommendations of a reliable one to buy. Also we paid 30 more than if it was online. I know I should have researched this before but we were leaving this week so we hastily made this mistake. Any recommendations please. thanks
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jun 24, 2017
    "I have not had a surge protector as yet.(yes bad)"

    You have been lucky. Don't push it.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jun 24, 2017
    You can solve low voltage with a Hughes Autoformer that will do everything except a high voltage disconnect.

    I use a Sola Basic and can run my roof air when the supply voltage is 96. It is 108 volts inside the RV.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Jun 24, 2017
    Good advice above. The HW50C is an excellent choice but installation and your schedule is a consideration. If you choose the PT50X then make sure that a year from now you'll always use it.
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer II
    Jun 24, 2017
    50 amp rig - Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C (permanent install)
    EMS-PT50X (portable)

    30 amp rig - Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C (permanent install)
    EMS-PT30X (portable)

    Website - http://www.progressiveindustries.net/our-products

    Made in USA. Lifetime warranty. Permanent install units user servicable.

    Not cheap, but worth it.

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