50 amp Surge suppresor

bowhunterr2001 · 04-11-2015, 07:15 AM

I am new to the whole 50amp service in our new TT, our old TT had 30amp service and we never had a problem.. Now that we have 50amp TT I am more worried about electrical damage due to miswired campground service and power surges when the electricity goes out.. I am looking at the Technology Research 44270 Surge Guard 50 Amp Surge Protector and the Progressive Industries SSP50 Smart Surge.. I am leaning towards the Progressive SSP50 due to some of the things I have read about the Smart Guard.. What is eveyones thoughts on these models? Please feel free to share and positive or negative experiences with either model?

Dhuhn · 04-11-2015, 07:26 AM

I have progressive surge protector its hard wired. haven't had any problems yet with any wiring at rv parks but I have It just in case. Mine also has readout that tell me the amps I'm pulling so far I like the unit I bought. the reason I bought the hard wire is there is no chance it would be stolen, and it got good reviews.

Harleyhop · 04-11-2015, 06:10 PM

I have the progressive after much research .i love mine it lives up to all the good reviews

sconner · 04-11-2015, 07:52 PM

I also have a Progressive industries hard wired unit and love it. Installation wasn't too difficult and having a remote amp readout sure is nice when getting use to the loads in a TT.

On The Road Again · 04-12-2015, 03:05 AM

I too have the Progressive Industries 50 amp hardwired remote readout unit and enjoy the peace of mind it gives me. However, mine was a PIA to install, only because I had to lie on my back in the cubby hole to do it. The wiring is straight forward, but bending those six gauge wires can be problematic. I wired mine before the transfer switch simply because I did not have concerns with the generator as a power source, and I could use the generator if the surge protector failed.

gtsum2 · 04-12-2015, 03:22 AM

We just bought a new th and r scheduled for pickup in a couple weeks. Thinking of having dealer install one of these progressive industries before we pick up. Sounds like many on here prefer that brand?

bowhunterr2001 · 04-12-2015, 04:56 AM

It sounds like the Progressive is the one to go with.. I read somewhere that if you use the hardwired version it will void your factory warranty? Yes 6 gauge wire is a PIA to work with, my brother and I have already wired up my garage for 50amp TT service..

gtsum2 · 04-12-2015, 05:06 AM

I found this and looks to be the ticket if not wanting to hard wire?

http://www.dyersonline.com/progressi...nt-system.html

bowhunterr2001 · 04-12-2015, 05:17 AM

This is the one I was looking at.. Any good??

http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-In...urge+protector

PARAPTOR · 04-12-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by On The Road Again

I too have the Progressive Industries 50 amp hardwired remote readout unit and enjoy the peace of mind it gives me. However, mine was a PIA to install, only because I had to lie on my back in the cubby hole to do it. The wiring is straight forward, but bending those six gauge wires can be problematic. I wired mine before the transfer switch simply because I did not have concerns with the generator as a power source, and I could use the generator if the surge protector failed.

Many of us have Surge Guard surge protectors and EMS systems. I have also researched different protection systems

http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15527

As far as trust in your generator, I started testing systems for the upcoming trip. Started up the ONAN 5500 and after a while wondered why I did not hear the microwave beep. NO 120 VAC then noticed an error on the surge guard monitor HIGH VOLTAGE ---- L1 137 VAC The Surge Guard had disabled 120 VAC power to the RAPTOR. I shut down generator and opened it up, looked around and did not notice anything obvious. Restarted generator with no further power issues

. I will be looking into this further.

Without this protection the Raptor would have been powered with 137 VAC until something happened to catch my attention

So I am not sure how comfortable you should feel with your generator

And YES, I am happy with my Surge Guard.

randy69 · 04-12-2015, 08:01 PM

Installed hard wire progressive my tt always on shore power at the house. My remote read out told me shore neutral was backwards. Love the unit.

larry337 · 04-13-2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bowhunterr2001

This is the one I was looking at.. Any good??

http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-In...urge+protector

There is a big difference between a surge protector and a voltage monitor with surge protection. You really want the latter. It will cost you 3-400 dollars for a 50 amp voltage monitor. Your link is for a surge protector only. Read up on the difference. I went with a Progressive Industries hard wired voltage monitor with remote display. Much more convenient then walking outside to read the monitor and then worrying about theft too.

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