John asked for a 30 amp surge protector recommendation around $50, then noted he may be willing to spend closer to $150 after learning more. Members pointed out that basic surge-only units in the lower price range may not provide full electrical management, such as protection from low voltage, wiring faults, open ground or neutral, reverse polarity, and miswired pedestals.
Members favored spending more for an EMS-style unit rather than a simple surge protector. One RVer recommended an...
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John asked for a 30 amp surge protector recommendation around $50, then noted he may be willing to spend closer to $150 after learning more. Members pointed out that basic surge-only units in the lower price range may not provide full electrical management, such as protection from low voltage, wiring faults, open ground or neutral, reverse polarity, and miswired pedestals.
Members favored spending more for an EMS-style unit rather than a simple surge protector. One RVer recommended an onboard unit around $125 to reduce theft risk and show incoming voltage before powering the RV, while another reported good long-term results with a hard-mounted Progressive Industries EMS that had caught serious electrical problems over 12 years. Bottom line: the discussion leaned toward a 30 amp EMS rather than a $50 surge-only protector.