30 amp portable surge guard

[FRANANDTOMMY]

it was recommend that we buy a 30 AMP portable surge guard. We usually camp in a state or county park....
any comments regarding this. ???

[KJcachers]

This is the number 1 item on top of my to do list. Always good to be protected.


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[Jim W]

I would recommend one. I have the 50 AMP portable surge protector with the lockable cover between the power cord and surge protector.

My Wife and I were down in VA two years ago when the campground power supply was struck by a lightning bolt during a thunderstorm. Will the surge protector shut off the power to the camper and save everything in the camper TV, Microwave, AC and such. The other two fivers next to me lost everything do to the power surge. One of them asked how come I didn’t lose my electronic stuff I just pointed to the surge protector and said that is what saved my electronic items.

Jim W.

[Festus2]

FRANANDTOMMY -
I purchased a portable TRC 30A Surge Guard (Model No. 44740) for somewhere around $85-$90 and made a cable lock for it. While it doesn't offer the range of protection that a more expensive, hard-wired one does, it is better than not having one at all.

[michael]

Ive never owned one but i see folks with creative ways to lock them up.

I spoke with an electrician friend at the campsite we were at,

And he had one and it was locked up all diferant ways,
as im sitting here reading and thinking that he paid i think it was 300 too 500

For this device and a few dollars for the locking stuff, Im woundering if i should just call my insurance agent and see what my protection is on lightning,

Maybe if i dont have it already it may only cost a few extra dollars a year.

Or maybe if its a hot item keystone could build them right into the unit.

I like less things to think obout, i need more time around the campfire with friends and less time setting up and and locking things down,

Maybe campgrounds should have to post the theft and vandilism at there sites then we can choose if we can leave our doors unlocked or hire security when we stay there

[MIKEPATC]

I have a 30 amp Portable Surge Guard unit with lock that I am no longer using. I hard wired a Progressive Industries EMS in my Travel Trailer last summer.

E-mail (Private Message) me if you are interested. I am sure we came agree on an excellent price.

[davidjsimons]

Y'all have scared me half to death. I just bought one. Being new to this group, one can learn a lot from those who have been there, done that and have the t-shirts to prove it. Thanks guys!
I never thought about the need for one.

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