Surge protector

don't think you will find a new one for that kind of money. check Ebay for a used unit. By all means get one and use it before a power problem fries your electonics. I have been in a few parks where MHs and fivers have had all their electronics including the inverters/converters fried. Surgeguard and Progressive are the well known units.

good luck and don't put it off.......

What you want is a good multi-function surge protector and those run ~ $250 for a 30A and ~ $350 for a 50A...

The less the money the less the protection and vice versa...

links: http://www.campingworld.com/category/power-protection/1312. Whether it be a Surge Guard or from Progressive, you're looking at $230 to $280.

Don't bother with this one. It doesn't have the joules that the bigger ones are rated for. There are power strips that are better than it.

don't buy a $99 cheapie, get a multi-function one for $250 or so. its a one time purchase.
bumpy

gotsmart wrote:
links: http://www.campingworld.com/category/power-protection/1312. Whether it be a Surge Guard or from Progressive, you're looking at $230 to $280.

Don't bother with this one. It doesn't have the joules that the bigger ones are rated for. There are power strips that are better than it.

but it has under/over protection, etc. normally $250 now $99?? don't understand that.
bumpy

Thanks for all the quick replies. I was afraid it would be an expensive piece of equipment. The little things add up quick!! Trailer was a large purchase for us so I want to do it right and not take a risk.

Here is one to give serious thought to. Do it right the first time.

http://www.rvupgradestore.com/30-Amp-RV-Portable-Surge-Guard-With-LCD-Display-p/55-2568.htm

Bumpyroad wrote:

gotsmart wrote:
links: http://www.campingworld.com/category/power-protection/1312. Whether it be a Surge Guard or from Progressive, you're looking at $230 to $280.

Don't bother with this one. It doesn't have the joules that the bigger ones are rated for. There are power strips that are better than it.

but it has under/over protection, etc. normally $250 now $99?? don't understand that. yeah you do. There are tightwad RVers out there that buy the cheapest stuff.
bumpy

Below is the $99 one. I wouldn't buy it. I like how the description says 2,000 amps and the specs say 1,250 amps. Hmm...

Economical surge protection. No installation--just plug it in. Provides multi-mode protection with 510 joules of suppression. Protects RV from faulty park power. Resists spikes up to 2000 amps. Protects against electrical fires and shocks by detecting current leakage in the 8-10 milliamp range, interrupting flow within one nanosecond. Automatically shuts off the power when ground faults are present. Requires manual reset after a ground fault. Weather-resistant. Convenient Easy-T-Pull handles. Best used on entry level Travel Trailers and Pop-ups that have minimum electronics.

•Electrical Rating 120V, 30A
•Surge Suppression (Joules) 510 <- pathetic
•Max Spike Current 1,250A
•Cord Gauge 10/3
•Ground Fault Protection Yes
•Weather Resistant - Yes
•Lock Hasp Available - Yes

This is the unit I use Surge Guard

I bought my Progressive unit on Ebay for a little over a $100, but was a used unit. Tried it out this weekend and interesting to see the constant read out on voltage and amperage use.