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    $300 - 400 to protect thousands is worth it in my book. Ours has saved us numerous times by preventing power to the RV when the pedestal had faulty breakers (2 different sites at same campground) and another campground had loose wires on the plug (kept tripping on low voltage).

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    We also have a plug in volt meter inside to monitor voltage


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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    They are SO much more than "surge protectors." They are electrical management systems ("EMS") that monitor and protect against not only spikes, but prolonged over- and under-voltage situations, bad ground or neutral, reversed polarity, etc.
    Well said. Be aware, some of the portable units are ONLY surge protectors (I think all of Progressive's hard wired units are a true EMS). If you take the portable route, make sure you get the EMS. Low voltage is way more common than a surge and will destroy an AC compressor in a hurry.
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    Yes we have Progressive EMS plus surge protector


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    Airways use an external in line surge protector. In nine years had one burned out last summer. Would have had to replace a lot more than a 100 buck protector. It was the first thing I bought for the new 50amp 3000by. Its
    Cheap in the long run

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    Airways use an external in line surge protector. In nine years had one burned out last summer. Would have had to replace a lot more than a 100 buck protector. It was the first thing I bought for the new 50amp 3000bh. Its
    Cheap in the long run

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    So is there a better one to buy I found a 50 amp surge protector for like $100 versus the EMS for $320 what’s the difference?

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    Progressive Industries 313.1166 SSP-50XL Surge Protector with Cover - 50 Amp. This had good reviews and is the one I got. Have only used it one night

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    The $100.00 Surge protector protects against that, and only that.

    The Progressive protects against,


    Over/Under Voltage Protection

    Open Ground, Open Neutral & Reverse Polarity Detection

    Accidental 240V Protection

    Miswired Pedestal Indication

    Surge Failure Indicator

    Amperage Meter Display

    Previous Error Code

    A/C Frequency Protection

    Time Delay (136 seconds)

    Adjustable Time Delay

    Thermally Protected

    Remote Display w/Scrolling Digital Display

    Field Serviceable

    UL Certified and Canadian Approved

    Lifetime Warranty



    According to them anyway. I installed one before our first trip in the Quantum, and bought this one before we finalized the Solitude. The plan was to get it in today, but the dog had other plans (that cost more than the EMS). I have seen many "save" posts, but no I had it and the $%!* the fan and it stuck because the fan motor was burned out.
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    THANKS! I don’t mind spending the ,only to protect my RV.

    Quote Originally Posted by ThePowells View Post
    The $100.00 Surge protector protects against that, and only that.

    The Progressive protects against,


    Over/Under Voltage Protection

    Open Ground, Open Neutral & Reverse Polarity Detection

    Accidental 240V Protection

    Miswired Pedestal Indication

    Surge Failure Indicator

    Amperage Meter Display

    Previous Error Code

    A/C Frequency Protection

    Time Delay (136 seconds)

    Adjustable Time Delay

    Thermally Protected

    Remote Display w/Scrolling Digital Display

    Field Serviceable

    UL Certified and Canadian Approved

    Lifetime Warranty



    According to them anyway. I installed one before our first trip in the Quantum, and bought this one before we finalized the Solitude. The plan was to get it in today, but the dog had other plans (that cost more than the EMS). I have seen many "save" posts, but no I had it and the $%!* the fan and it stuck because the fan motor was burned out.

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