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09-19-2019, 03:55 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 10
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First day out
Just brought our new passport bh home today. Fought the winds on the highway from some crazy storms, but no issues. Looking forward to the first trip out. Just need a surge protector.
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09-20-2019, 02:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,333
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Nice looking rig! Getting it at a great time of the year to get out and RV.
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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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09-20-2019, 04:31 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,758
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I'd suggest an EMS instead of a surge protector. Progressive seems like the popular choice around the forum.
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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09-20-2019, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 834
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
I'd suggest an EMS instead of a surge protector. Progressive seems like the popular choice around the forum.
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This depends on the type of camping. I opted for the surge, so I don't get issues when using a generator. If you only use shore power, then the EMS would be a better option.
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(SOLD) 2015 Keystone Passport 2810BH
2013 Ram 1500 Hemi 8-speed 3.92 Air Suspension
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09-20-2019, 10:10 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 10
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We have a generator, tho I plan on mostly just going the route of parks with shore hookups. However I may save Abit for the EMS in the chance I'll use the generator, since the EMS is like twice as much as the surge protector.
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09-20-2019, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jmckee
We have a generator, tho I plan on mostly just going the route of parks with shore hookups. However I may save Abit for the EMS in the chance I'll use the generator, since the EMS is like twice as much as the surge protector.
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And covers you against less than half as much!!
The EMS is pricey, but check the price an ac or 2, fridge, microwave & however many TV's onboard, pretty cheap insurance in my books.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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09-23-2019, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 1,005
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Yes, there are ways to make the EMS and Generator play nice. I would not consider that a good reason to not get an EMS. In my opinion, the EMS is the way to go. I purchased the hard-wired unit, which I installed behind the power panel in my trailer. It wasn't too hard to do and now I don't have to worry about it walking away from the park pedestal.
This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/PROGRESSIVE-I...dp/B002UC6RSA/
Congratulations on the new trailer!
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2022 Cedar Creek Champagne 38EL - "Big Bertha"
2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD 6.6L Duramax TD, CC, 4WD, DRW - "Mr. Beefy"
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09-23-2019, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,286
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I have the progressive industries hardwired EMS unit, it was around $200 and it is cheap insurance and piece of mind, as the others have mentioned.
I made a “bonded plug” to plug into the generator so it doesn’t show an open ground to the EMS system. I had the same concern regarding EMS and the generator but the bonded plug was easy to make or you can buy one. Just search YouTube or google for bonded generator plug.
Here is a video about making your own
https://youtu.be/iELx2ZxVv1E
And here is a link to buy one
https://www.microair.net/products/ge...r-bonding-plug
Congratulations on your new trailer!
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Mike
2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
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09-23-2019, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Henniker
Posts: 2,174
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Nice set-up you have, just like ours except the color of the truck! We just hit 6,000 miles towing since April and it has been a great experience, enjoy!
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09-25-2019, 05:07 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 10
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Thanks! We love it so far. Trying to find a nice balance of traveling light with gear since I'll be adding 2 adults and 2 kids to my payload when we get rolling. Seems like you've logged quite a few miles.. how's the truck done? Mines only the 5.0 but it's got the tow package with 3.55's.
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09-25-2019, 05:09 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 10
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Thanks! Ordered the progressive EMS since it seems to come highly recommended.
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10-06-2019, 10:36 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Panhandle of Florida
Posts: 75
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Get a water filter too.
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10-06-2019, 11:16 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Chandler
Posts: 7
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I’ve got a 2017 just like yours. Like it a lot but had many problems. Floor bubbled up, had to get CW to reglue. The Auxiliary plug under the TV for iPhones didn’t work.The top bunk front board wasn’t nailed correctly to the bottom board. The dinette pony wall is not reenforced so came lose. The couch/bed is only screwed into side wall with very short screws so came off wall. And many more so check it out good before your warranty is up. What kind of toy vehicle Is that in your photo?
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10-26-2019, 12:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Panhandle of Florida
Posts: 75
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So, any warranty problems since you got it. ? Ours is nearly ten years old and 80k miles and thinking of a new one and curious about new build quality?
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