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Old 02-10-2018, 08:38 PM   #81
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Here you go. May have to scroll down
https://rvpower.southwire.com/wp-con...ochure-v18.pdf
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Old 02-10-2018, 08:54 PM   #82
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Thanks Chuckster! I didn't have to go find it. The cover is about 2/3? of the way down on the right with the padlock on it.
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Old 02-11-2018, 05:56 AM   #83
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I have a smaller cable attached to mine that I wrap around the pedestal and lock with a padlock. Just protection to help keep honest people honest I guess. I always plug in the box and let it run its deal while I'm retrieving ext cord from the garage. This what I use,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Amp-Port...paBMBI&vxp=mtr
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Old 02-11-2018, 08:27 AM   #84
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Thanks. Found it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002O...FoL&ref=plSrch

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Old 02-11-2018, 09:01 AM   #85
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What's the advantage of either portable or hardwired
The biggest advantage that I see is if lighting comes down the powerline the millions of volts is terminated outside your RV at the power pedestal. The internal it terminates inside the RM and can arch to fuse panel or other RV wiring and cause lots of damage or fire. The normal power up and down the internal is fine. My Progressive showed burn marks on the outside of the case when it arched back to the power pedestal during a lighting strick and don't want that happening inside my RV. I suggest you unplug during storms but when summer storm hits at 2:00 in the morning at the temps were in the 90's it can catch you by surprise

If you walk through a park you see lots of surge protectors not secured so I don't think its big problem. I did have a case that went around the Progressive and cable to lock it and most of the time I didn't take the time or effort to use it and never had one stolen.
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Old 02-11-2018, 09:26 AM   #86
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I've had my portable for about 12 years, 3 rvs & used daily for the last 10 years & have never once locked it down & it has never sprouted legs & walked away. I prefer the portable as it also shows the info on the front of the unit & by the time I've got the rest of stuff hooked up its done its thing & can see the voltages without going inside.
The main thing is regardless of which you choose, just GET ONE!
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Old 02-19-2018, 05:13 PM   #87
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Looks like I'm going to pull the trigger tomorrow, and order the Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C Electrical Management System - Hardwire 50A W Digital Remote Display.

I found the best price so far at tweetys.com $303.99 shipped to the door.
http://tweetys.com/electrical-manage...rdwire-50.aspx

Has anyone dealt with Tweetys.com? Good or bad experiences?

Thanks,
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Old 02-19-2018, 05:32 PM   #88
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Good price from Tweetys, to bad they don't ship to Canada for free.
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Old 02-19-2018, 05:36 PM   #89
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Good price from Tweetys, to bad they don't ship to Canada for free.
I was thinking of my friends north of the border. You get killed up there.
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Old 02-20-2018, 06:49 AM   #90
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... Has anyone dealt with Tweetys.com? Good or bad experiences? ...
Mike

We ordered our 30 amp equivalent of yours through Amazon, but it was filled by Tweetys. At the time (last April) our unit cost $224.85 with free shipping.

No negative issues what-so-ever.

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Old 02-20-2018, 11:45 AM   #91
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Mike

We ordered our 30 amp equivalent of yours through Amazon, but it was filled by Tweetys. At the time (last April) our unit cost $224.85 with free shipping.

No negative issues what-so-ever.

Ken
Thanks Ken. I just ordered directly from Tweety's...50amp hardwired with remote display $303.99 to the door.

I had a little issue with their phone answering system. Took me three tries to talk to a human. But I did get through. First thing I mentioned was the phone issue. Tom, the guy that answered, was most appreciative for the feedback.

Hitting 61 degrees here today in the Poconos!!!
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Old 02-20-2018, 02:05 PM   #92
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... I just ordered directly from Tweety's...50amp hardwired with remote display ...

Hitting 61 degrees here today in the Poconos!!!
Good luck with the install. It was straightforward and relatively easy. For the 30A unit it was straightforward; I suspect for the 50A unit you will have two current sensing loops (versus the one for me). Let us know how you fare with your install.

82 degrees this afternoon in NE FL. I shudder to think what spring will be like. February is usually a bitter, cold month (maybe not by your standards, though), but not so this winter.
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Old 02-20-2018, 02:30 PM   #93
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I have the 30 amp hard wired Progressive unit with remote display. The first trip out with it, it dropped us off the CGs grid a half dozen times for low voltage. before I had an EMS, ignorance was bliss I guess.

I will never own another TT without one. And.... we have not been back to that CG.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:49 PM   #94
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Thanks for the heads up. I ordered a HW50C from Tweety’s online today. No problems.
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Old 02-23-2018, 08:19 PM   #95
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Thanks for the heads up. I ordered a HW50C from Tweety’s online today. No problems.
Good deal!!! Good luck with install. My EMS is to be delivered Monday. So I know what my project in the Laredo is next week.
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I ordered a PullRite 5th wheel hitch from Tweetys Friday. Best price I could find. My Mom & Pop RV shop said they couldn't buy it themselves for that price.
I've bought cabover tie downs from them as well.
No issues yet.
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Old 02-24-2018, 03:17 PM   #97
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I ordered a PullRite 5th wheel hitch from Tweetys Friday. Best price I could find. My Mom & Pop RV shop said they couldn't buy it themselves for that price.
I've bought cabover tie downs from them as well.
No issues yet.
The 50amp EMS got here today!!! Best price by far, and quick delivery. So thumbs up to Tweety's!

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Old 02-24-2018, 03:49 PM   #98
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Now the fun of installation.
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Old 02-24-2018, 04:10 PM   #99
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Now the fun of installation.
Yep. Time to turn these creaky 61 y/o bones into a contortionist!!!

I think I am going to go through the partition between the elecrical compartment under the oven and into the the sink cabinet, just inside the back door of TT. A couple 1" holes should do the trick. That area seems more accessible, by opening the cabinet door.

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Old 02-24-2018, 06:03 PM   #100
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If you can remove the breaker panel, there may be enough room to mount it there. Since it’s 50A, you probably have a twist lock connection for the shore cord. There will be a run of Romex from the back side of that to the breaker panel. Cut the wires and you should have enough to wire both sides of the EMS. Remote display should have a long “phone cord” that should allow you options.
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