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mesquite47


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I am thinking of purchasing the electrical protector and understand that it will cut power to the rig if it detects low or high voltage on either leg , but , what if I am at a location where 30 amp service is all that is there. How will this 50 amp protector react ? I hate to spend $350  if it only works with a 50 amp service because alot of the places we camp only have 30 amp service. I do want to protect my rig though I don't really want to purchase a 30 amp and a 50 amp protector..



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I just got the 50amp Progressive Industries (wire in) unit. I never installed yet but Progressive said it will still work fine when plugged into 20amp, 30amp, and 50amp pedestal.



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You just plug it into the adapter and it works the same. You just have 30 amp instead of 50. I've done it with 30 as well as 20 amp.

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The 50 amp units work fine with 30 / 20 or 15 amp services.  Same level of protection regardless of the type of service.  I do recommend the Progressive Industries Unit based on years of service.  However, both are quality units.



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Agree. I have a 30A Progressive Industries portable unit that was left from the mpg that I'm using right now. I'd like to get a permanent 50A unit, but that won't happen for a while. Maybe this spring.

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