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phyllen


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We are looking to get a surge protector for our Fifth Wheel.   Do any of you have the SurgeGuard model 34560?   

What do we need to consider when buying one?

Thanks for you help.

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The SurgeGuard 34560 is the model we have and we love it.  You really can't go wrong with either SurgeGuard or Progressive Industries models.

I'm partial to the hard-wired models.  Just make sure you have an installer that knows what he/she is doing.

But lots of folks are quite happy with the ones that plug in at the pedestal.  The only problem I've heard with those is that sometimes the campground electrical pedestal is not high enough off the ground to give you room to plug in the surge/voltage protector.  They are pretty long.

We highly recommend these devices and we wouldn't be without one.  smile 

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First order of business is to just get one. Just do it. Either brand is fine, though I prefer Progressive for slightly tighter capabilities. www.rvupgrades.com is the place I buy from.

You can wire *either* a portable or hardwired unit like this photo and it can be the best of both worlds, both hardwired or portable if you want it...

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In only two replies, you have received the best of advice!  These two comments may well provide information, not advice.

1-  As RVDude said, pick one brand or the other, one type or the other and "Just Do It".

The potential for expensive repairs is greater than one would believe.

We bought a SurgeGard portable.  Installation was a simple "plug and play", as would be a replacement if ever necessary.  Yes, we were concerned about theft.

2-  SurgeGuard offers a very inexpensive security device. We use it now.

Sure, someone could unplug it, cut our power cord or just use a bolt cutter.  We have not had a problem for six years, five before we installed the security collar.

Like RVDude said, be like Nike and "Just Do It"!  You will be so glad.

Charles

-- Edited by Roz at 07:14, 2008-05-28

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For a perfect lock check out a ski lock. The small retractable models like this. Ideal.
Amazon, REI, just about anywhere sporting goods are sold. Less than $10.
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Just to amplify all of the above. We have the same surge protector that Howard has and wouldn't travel without it. I, also, prefer to having one that is hardwired into the coach rather than having to deal with it at the pedestal.

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phyllen


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Well, guess we buy one TODAY. Thanks to all of you (again). WHAT A GROUP!!!

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Judy


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We have the same one here....all should have one!
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pierreandcolleen


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I don't know what I would do with out this forum. A surge protector for the RV never crossed my mind.  I will talk with my hubby about ordering one before we leave.

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Jim01


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I have seen what a large surge can do to an RV. In the modern RV there are circuit boards everywhere, and a surge can destroy all of them is a second. It cost the owner of this RV a lot of money to get them all replaced, plus the RV was unusable until the repairs were made.

When I saw the damage, I couldn't get a surge protector fast enough. I bought the Progressive Ind. unit because I like the digital read-out, but like others have said, either one is fine.

Oh, and guess what caused the surge? A bad outlet in a campground, and no, the CG wouldn't pay for the damage.

Jim

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phyllen


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We ordered the surge protector. Expect delivery sometime early next week. We are camping Monday to Friday. PULEEZZEEE - no surges while at the campground and the protector sitting on our back porch until we get home to install it.

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phyllen wrote:

We ordered the surge protector. Expect delivery sometime early next week. We are camping Monday to Friday. PULEEZZEEE - no surges while at the campground and the protector sitting on our back porch until we get home to install it.


I think you can relax, the odds are in your favor. We don't use a surge protector and haven't had a problem in over 2 years and 148 campgrounds in both the US and Mexico.

I bought a small one for Mexico, used it once and haven't taken it out since.

Fred

 



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While the surge protector is a great device that every one should use, we camped in various types of RV's for many years without one and never had a problem. I am not saying that one should be without a surge protector, they are well worth the money and provide wonderful peace of mind, but please don't stop going until you get one. While surges do occur they are relatively rare things. That said, don't procrastinate getting one. You are tempting fate without it!!!

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Ken & Sarah


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You all convinced me I ordered one yesterday. Even though our 5ver is old I don't want the expense of replacing anything in it. As others have said this is a great forum. Hope to me a lot of you folks at the rally.

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Judy


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As we travel I hear that the surge protector is a "Good Thing" as Martha would say!!  If you are fulltiming and get into some older campgrounds or even newer ones you should have one.  Many a host has told us of rv'ers being fried not having the protection. Of course a direct lightening hit will not help and we have been in an pk where such a thing has happened to one couple.  I think if you have invested money in your one and only home it needs to be considered. JMO
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