I recently had a problem that cost me my converter, microwave, television, vcr and the sound system. I am lucky the refrigerator and a/c's weren't damaged. Yes I do have a surge protector at the outlet, but the problem was caused by a bad plug on the rv's power cord.Before I replace everything, wanted to see if there is any type of surge protector that can go between the outlet and the item (for example the microwave)....?? It would have to be small, would fit into the 110 and then the microwave would plug into it. I'd rather not have this happen again.

The Progressive hardwired EMS should cover everything in the camper. I don’t see the need to put individual surge protection on individual items if you use the correct equipment.

The single point surge protectors offer little protection. For example, if 220V were applied to your RV the surge protector would probably either not notice it (it's looking for much higher voltage in super short bursts) or fry its circuitry and allow the voltage to pass. You need an EMS for real protection.

Progressive Industries50 amp30 amp

http://www.progressiveindustries.net/ check the online retailers for prices as they very. IIRC I got mine at https://www.rvupgradestore.com/ but shop around.I would go with a portable unit. Secure with a bike cable lock under the conduit to box, or through the box hasp lock, run a proper sized extension cord to a locked compartment and plug it in there. I covered mine with a plastic garbage bag, kinda hid it and gave me a warm fuzzy during the Western Oregon rains.

Doubt your RV plug created a surge to damage all that. Do you have a basic surge protector or full EMS protection?30 amp or 50 amp RV? Plugged into 30 amp or 50 amp?+1 for the hardwired PI EMS.

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time2roll
Nomad
Jul 16, 2018
Doubt your RV plug created a surge to damage all that. Do you have a basic surge protector or full EMS protection?

30 amp or 50 amp RV? Plugged into 30 amp or 50 amp?

+1 for the hardwired PI EMS.
RedRollingRoadb
Explorer
Jul 16, 2018
http://www.progressiveindustries.net/ check the online retailers for prices as they very. IIRC I got mine at https://www.rvupgradestore.com/ but shop around.

I would go with a portable unit. Secure with a bike cable lock under the conduit to box, or through the box hasp lock, run a proper sized extension cord to a locked compartment and plug it in there. I covered mine with a plastic garbage bag, kinda hid it and gave me a warm fuzzy during the Western Oregon rains.
2naEagle
Explorer
Jul 16, 2018
Progressive Industries

50 amp

30 amp
ScottG
Nomad
Jul 16, 2018
The single point surge protectors offer little protection. For example, if 220V were applied to your RV the surge protector would probably either not notice it (it's looking for much higher voltage in super short bursts) or fry its circuitry and allow the voltage to pass.
You need an EMS for real protection.
Iraqvet05
Explorer
Jul 16, 2018
The Progressive hardwired EMS should cover everything in the camper. I don’t see the need to put individual surge protection on individual items if you use the correct equipment.

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