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Old 07-12-2014, 05:38 AM   #21
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I use a surge protector also but I installed the hard wired unit. IMHO the cords on the pedestal unit is so short it does not allow for a plug replacement. I've had to replace two shore cord plugs previously due to failing outlets on the pedestal.
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Old 07-12-2014, 06:07 AM   #22
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I use a surge protector also but I installed the hard wired unit. IMHO the cords on the pedestal unit is so short it does not allow for a plug replacement. I've had to replace two shore cord plugs previously due to failing outlets on the pedestal.
I'm starting to thing the hardwired unit is a good idea myself :-(

I've bungeed my replacement unit to the power pole to prevent it from the mismatch.
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The hardwired unit may be a good idea but be sure to have a method to bypass the unit if necessary. For instance, the hardwired unit could fail and you'd need a temporary means of connecting to power.

I decided to go with the portable unit that connects at the pedestal. So far so good but I've only used it a few times. I can imagine there will be a situation where it does not interface properly with the pedestal so I plan to use a short pigtail to put the surge protector a few feet down the line. Of course that adds another connector to the system and each connector has the potential for failure, overheating, arcing, etc. but that's my backup plan for now when the pedestal doesn't cooperate.
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Old 07-12-2014, 10:20 AM   #24
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Ironically, last night the power went off. It had rained all evening with one thunderstorm after another going over. At about 2:30 am I woke up to hear the rear fan going. It had turned off when it started raining and we had never turned it off, so I got up and turned it off. Then I turned on the ceramic heater to warm up the trailer a little and nothing happened. The light on the microwave was out too. The light on the Surge Guard was off. I decided going outside to check the breaker on the pedestal was not worth it and went back to bed. At about 7 Barb went out and flipped the breaker to see if it made a difference; it didn't. At 8 am, the power came back on.

Did the Surge Guard save anything? I'll never know but I glad it was there. That the pedestal breaker didn't turn off means nothing—a surge can be so fast and short the breaker may not react even if it should.

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Just a quick how-I-did-it on securing my Surge Guard. I used two 3/4 inch cushioned p-clamps and bolted them together, and then cinched the bolt. It's not high grade theft protection, but it'll cable-lock to the pole and might just be enough theft-deterrent to do the trick. IMHO, if the thief wants something bad enough, they're gonna get it anyway.



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Old 07-24-2016, 01:11 PM   #26
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Looks like I am late to this party. Is there a theft device and would I use a surge protector with a generator?

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Old 07-24-2016, 01:35 PM   #27
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I did not use one for the first 10 years with the trailer. I did monitor voltage and grounds. We did have caravan leaders with surge protectors/monitors tell us not to use the power a few times. I bought one early this summer at the International rally and use it now. One thing I like is that it has a delay of 2.5 min or so before it resets if the power trips. That delay is supposed to protect the AC if it trips and reconnects while it is starting. I had a home AC go out under those conditions. Easy enough to just plug in the surge protector and then the cord. I am not smart enough to read the codes on the one I have so I will not even look at it unless the power goes out. I still have my little $15 meter plugged in in the trailer to check voltage. I was disappointed that I could not use the cheaper model to leave on my trailer in Fl when we are not there. The smaller models seem to act more as a fuse that a resetting surge protector and the company advised against using it in that application. Everything is off in the trailer except the dehumidifier we keep running.

Yes there is a theft protector. About 25 bucks I think. I bought it but so far have not used it. According to the company representative you do not use the surge projector when running your generator.
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Old 07-24-2016, 01:45 PM   #28
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Newer threads FYI:

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Old 07-24-2016, 02:35 PM   #29
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Old 07-24-2016, 06:48 PM   #30
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8 yrs of long haul camping, never used one---guess it's time...
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Old 07-24-2016, 08:12 PM   #31
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I think it's an excellent idea to buy one. You never know the kind of power your connecting to. It's cheap insurance.
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Old 08-02-2016, 06:44 PM   #32
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Campgrounds can be pretty weird so far as electricity and water go. Suyrge protectors ands filters are good.

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Old 08-03-2016, 10:16 AM   #33
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It is lke an insurance policy you don't need it until you do and then if you don't have it it is to late.
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Old 08-03-2016, 03:22 PM   #34
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Amen to that! Once the surge hits, your stuff is toast. Until then, it's just cheap (relative to repairs) insurance.


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I have had one for 5 years been RV'ing for 8 yrs.

After plugging into shore power and the polarity was reversed it cooked everything inside the trailer. I even use it when plugged into my house just in case of a lighting strike.
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