50 amp progessive install

Dhuhn · 01-16-2014, 04:23 PM

I just finished installing my progressive industries surge protector in my High Country. I installed it behind the main control panel. I was able to access this through the front pass through storage area. Here are a few photos

Jeff_S · 01-16-2014, 04:38 PM

DHUHN,

Nice job on your surge protector install!

Jeff_S

abneynormal · 01-16-2014, 05:56 PM

I installed the same system in mine. we go to several bike rallys and the power is sometimes horrible. this protector is worth its weight in gold to protect a rv. I rate it up there with new tires and a wet bolt suspension.

byrdr1 · 01-17-2014, 04:51 AM

I got the Progressive Industries 50a surge protector for Christmas from my Grandson. He always knows what I want!

but its a hanging one, not the mounted type. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but will soon I hope.
randy

superdog404 · 01-17-2014, 10:46 AM

I also have installed a EMS-HW50C PROGRESSIVE SURGE PROTECTOR in our new 318sab a few days ago. I've only been able to try it on our house 20 amp circuit. It's installed about the same way as Dhuhn has his mounted. We were in Elko NV at a campground and when I plugged into the 50 amp and went inside to turn on the fireplace the red light was flickering strange so I checked the voltage and it was 199!!!!!!!!!! I ran out and changed to the 30 amp circuit and never did figure out what was wrong with the 50 amp. It was tooooo damn cold outside. Anyway I don't think it did any damage as everything still works. Lesson learned install a HW50c!
Before this on the way home from Ontario Canada (visiting relatives) we bought it in Michigan on the same trip.

X-Treme · 01-17-2014, 10:26 PM

Wow!! My 50a cable looked like it was 6 times thicker than that, and it was an absolute nightmare to work with. Sure wish mine looked like that stuff.

billb800si · 01-18-2014, 07:07 AM

I also have the 50 Amp Portable version. AND I do chain lock it to the power post for safety...

Dhuhn · 01-18-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by X-Treme

Wow!! My 50a cable looked like it was 6 times thicker than that, and it was an absolute nightmare to work with. Sure wish mine looked like that stuff.

The outside cable was really thick but the cable on the inside running from the back to the breaker was smaller, it was still stiff but easier to work with.

patagoniadave · 02-05-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhuhn

I just finished installing my progressive industries surge protector in my High Country. I installed it behind the main control panel. I was able to access this through the front pass through storage area. Here are a few photos

I am a little dense when it comes to electrical, and probably should read the instructions with the box before posting, but where is the best location to install the surge protector? And by location I don't mean physical necessarily, but in relation to the flow of electricity through the system?

billb800si · 02-05-2014, 03:09 PM

Boy it's a real rats nest when you pull a panel out isn't it. Wires going everywhere and wrapped around PVC pipes. But somehow it works.

We use the 50 AMP portable protector and use a chain with a padlock on it at the power post. Great insurance...

patagoniadave · 02-05-2014, 05:14 PM

oh, and should I take the Camping World brand back that I bought and get a Progressive, or is there that much difference?

Bob Landry · 02-05-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by patagoniadave

I am a little dense when it comes to electrical, and probably should read the instructions with the box before posting, but where is the best location to install the surge protector? And by location I don't mean physical necessarily, but in relation to the flow of electricity through the system?

In this application, it may not be critical, but when I'm installing electrical equipment, I place the protection device(fuse, circuit breaker, ems) as close to the power source as I can, which in the case of a trailer would be the inlet. The purpose of any protective device is to protect the wiring. The power on my Outback comes into a center table in the rear. The EMS lives in the bottom of that cabinet.

patagoniadave · 02-05-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Landry

In this application, it may not be critical, but when I'm installing electrical equipment, I place the protection device(fuse, circuit breaker, ems) as close to the power source as I can, which in the case of a trailer would be the inlet. The purpose of any protective device is to protect the wiring. The power on my Outback comes into a center table in the rear. The EMS lives in the bottom of that cabinet.

That was my original idea, but I cannot access those wires without cutting a hole in something. I don't really mind the whole, just do not know what I am cutting into. Guessing the floor of the storage compartment would be safest?

Bob Landry · 02-05-2014, 07:40 PM

Your best bet is to drop the coroplast from the bottom and do a little bit of exploring. All of the walls, with the exception of possibly the interior ones are going to be sandwiched with foam, so there won't be any wiring run through them. All of the inlet and shore power wiring is going to be under the floor.

patagoniadave · 02-05-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Landry

Your best bet is to drop the coroplast from the bottom and do a little bit of exploring. All of the walls, with the exception of possibly the interior ones are going to be sandwiched with foam, so there won't be any wiring run through them. All of the inlet and shore power wiring is going to be under the floor.

Ok, my one hesitation with that, was water spray from the road will be hitting back there, and I was thinking it would be a bad plan to break the seal so to speak near an electrical item like that. Is that too paranoid? Should I be able to seal it back up sufficiently?

Thanks

Bob Landry · 02-06-2014, 05:33 AM

There is no seal. The coroplast is basically vinyl covered corrugated cardboard held in place with self-tapping screws and easily put back in place. You can even cut access openings in it and re-tape it with gorilla tape and yes you are being paranoid.

patagoniadave · 02-06-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Landry

There is no seal. The coroplast is basically vinyl covered corrugated cardboard held in place with self-tapping screws and easily put back in place. You can even cut access openings in it and re-tape it with gorilla tape and yes you are being paranoid.

thank you Bob

This is my first rig, and as I have a tendency to rush and break things, I am trying to go slow and think things over first. Luckily the first thing I ruined on this was the awning. Expense lesson, but I can live without it, and it checked my mad rush forward a bit.

Again, thank you

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