|
|
04-09-2017, 08:40 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 281
|
Surge protection portable or hard wire?
With all the discussion here on surge protectors I'm starting to consider one. o
On my walk around the CG loop this AM I spotted a half dozen portable ones easily.
My question is which way should I go, portable or hard wired? I'm figuring either type from a manufacturer has the same electronics for a given model. However is see Progressive's hardwire model is about $70 cheaper. i was a little surprised by that.
-- Mark
__________________
-- Mark
I used a multi-billion dollar government satellite navigation system to look for a rubber chicken in a tree!
2017 Bullet 248RKS towed by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L V8 W/ AFM
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 08:43 AM
|
#2
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,344
|
Personal choice. I just bought a hard wired with remote panel for mine. Prying eyes don't need to know everything I have. Portable is probably easier, but since I have the room and know how, the hard wired with remote is just as easy.
__________________
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 09:02 AM
|
#3
|
Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
|
Let me start by saying there is way too much information on this forum pertaining to this topic for me to even attempt to summarize here. Do a search on the forum say on EMS or surge and I am assured that after reading through all the posts ..... all your questions will be answered. If you run out of popcorn there is a recent thread on recommended popcorn brands
Keep in mind this is a Chevy/Ford/Ram type question, so PICK ONE!!! After researching these posts you will conclude there are pro and con for all different types and MFG
Let me put it this way, the worse decision you can make regarding this topic is waiting and not getting one That is a Fact
__________________
2013 RAPTOR 300MP w/Rear Patio Deck NO Folding Side Ladder
2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Allison Trans
Reese 20K; Carlisle Radial Trail RH/HD; TPMS (12 Tires)
Veteran
PSU (GO LIONS)
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 09:11 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: radium hot springs bc
Posts: 2,007
|
^^^ Agree with all of the above. With the hardwired type you get a display module in your unit so no need to go outside to see what the problem was.
__________________
2018 Ram 3500 6.4 Harvest Edition
2018 Cougar 27RESWE
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 09:35 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
|
I got a portable one and as you can see it is locked with chain. It actually is double locked first on chain/wire then pole/wire..If sneaky fingers happen to have bolt cutters, it's theirs...just pray that i am not around!
__________________
TOM
2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
:
|
|
|
04-30-2017, 05:04 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyCain
I got a portable one and as you can see it is locked with chain. It actually is double locked first on chain/wire then pole/wire..If sneaky fingers happen to have bolt cutters, it's theirs...just pray that i am not around!
|
Follow up, my plug in "Camco" 30 AMP Power Defender Voltage Protector has withstood monsoon rains a few times this year, especially today and worked and performed with out fail, just incase any one was a wondering.
__________________
TOM
2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
:
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 08:56 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 177
|
Second what Chuskter said. I installed a progressive 50 amp hardwired in the basement with remote display. Easy peasy - unless you're fighting with a demon red wasp like I did. I've had two portable units. One grew legs and walked off. I'm passing the remaining one onto my nephew.
__________________
2017 Ram 3500 Dually
2017 Montana High Country 310RE
B&W Patriot Hitch
Love the smell of fresh coffee & diesel in the morning!
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 09:08 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,090
|
I chose to install the hardwired version, so I could have the remote display to keep an eye on things.
One thing the portable would provide would be the ability to site surf, if the current site has power issues you can take the portable unit to other sites and check out their pedestals, without dragging your camper around.
As long as you have one, of either type, you will be better off.
-Brian
__________________
2014 Bullet Premier 22RBPR - let the camping commence!
2013 F150 Platinum - 5.0 - 3.55 ELD + towing package
|
|
|
04-09-2017, 09:29 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Waco, Tx
Posts: 5,457
|
I went the hard wired with remote route... my remote in in the basement beside the auto level panel.... I figured that I didn't want a blinking green light in the living area... and I would have that door open during the setup anyway...
__________________
2015 Ford F350 DRW 6.7 Diesel XL
2020 Avalanche 313 RS
|
|
|
04-10-2017, 06:54 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 281
|
I followed PARAPTOR's advice and searched for surge protectors. Some of the stories now make me afraid to plug into an outlet. I'm leaning to hardwire but I really don't have a good spot to mount a remote display head and a unit with a built in display would be hidden and not easily observable by opening a closet door.
-- Mark
__________________
-- Mark
I used a multi-billion dollar government satellite navigation system to look for a rubber chicken in a tree!
2017 Bullet 248RKS towed by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L V8 W/ AFM
|
|
|
04-10-2017, 12:03 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: radium hot springs bc
Posts: 2,007
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BuxCamper
I followed PARAPTOR's advice and searched for surge protectors. Some of the stories now make me afraid to plug into an outlet. I'm leaning to hardwire but I really don't have a good spot to mount a remote display head and a unit with a built in display would be hidden and not easily observable by opening a closet door.
-- Mark
|
Here's how I mounted my remote display. When the door is closed it's covered.
I used 2 sided velcro tape.
__________________
2018 Ram 3500 6.4 Harvest Edition
2018 Cougar 27RESWE
|
|
|
04-10-2017, 12:36 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,090
|
I mounted mine on the pantry wall, there is a chase way there and lots of other wires go through it
-Brian
__________________
2014 Bullet Premier 22RBPR - let the camping commence!
2013 F150 Platinum - 5.0 - 3.55 ELD + towing package
|
|
|
04-10-2017, 07:31 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: "Murvil, TN
Posts: 2,212
|
I went with the Progressive Industries 50A hardwired model with remote display. I likee!
__________________
2016 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab Dually Diesel 4x4
2018 Grand Design Momentum 394M
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+
Excessive payload capacity is a wonderful thing
"If it ain't Fast....It ain't Fun"
|
|
|
04-10-2017, 12:36 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 281
|
Something like in a cabinet would work for the display. The actual unit would go on the floor in back of the converter. Also planning on putting a detachable power cord on.
-- Mark
__________________
-- Mark
I used a multi-billion dollar government satellite navigation system to look for a rubber chicken in a tree!
2017 Bullet 248RKS towed by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L V8 W/ AFM
|
|
|
04-17-2017, 05:59 PM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Bucks County, PA
Posts: 281
|
Ordered and received a hard wired 30 amp EMS. Progressive forgot to pack the screw set and sent that last Thursday and arrived today. Now to find time to install it.
-- Mark
__________________
-- Mark
I used a multi-billion dollar government satellite navigation system to look for a rubber chicken in a tree!
2017 Bullet 248RKS towed by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L V8 W/ AFM
|
|
|
04-18-2017, 08:12 PM
|
#16
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 46
|
Progressive 30 amp hardwired with the remote display. Been working great for 3 years now.
Sent from my KFTHWI using Tapatalk
|
|
|
04-23-2017, 04:59 AM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Oswego
Posts: 604
|
Installed a hard wired progressive in our last fifth wheel and then went with a portable one -50 Amp Portable EMS with Integrated Display . The hard wired would not work with my Yamaha 4000 watt generator. Sold the hard wired without a problem.
__________________
RV - 2017 Avalanche 320RS
TV - 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD LTZ CCLB Duramax SRW 4X4
|
|
|
04-23-2017, 07:50 AM
|
#18
|
Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Highland, IL
Posts: 512
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NorskeBob
Installed a hard wired progressive in our last fifth wheel and then went with a portable one -50 Amp Portable EMS with Integrated Display . The hard wired would not work with my Yamaha 4000 watt generator. Sold the hard wired without a problem.
|
Are you implying the Hard-wired EMS would not work with your generator, but the portable EMS does.
I am curious about this...
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
04-23-2017, 08:11 AM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Oswego
Posts: 604
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Outback 325BH
Are you implying the Hard-wired EMS would not work with your generator, but the portable EMS does.
I am curious about this...
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
Don't use the portable when I use the generator - 4000W Yamaha or 2000W Honda. Not as concerned with power surges or issues.
__________________
RV - 2017 Avalanche 320RS
TV - 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD LTZ CCLB Duramax SRW 4X4
|
|
|
04-23-2017, 11:25 AM
|
#20
|
Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Highland, IL
Posts: 512
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NorskeBob
Don't use the portable when I use the generator - 4000W Yamaha or 2000W Honda. Not as concerned with power surges or issues.
|
Did you know there was a switch on the hard-wired's display to bypass?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|