2001g8tor 3 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Some good news is I have noted a lot of surge arresters installed in Fort distribution panels. The ones I have seen are far better than anything you can likely buy at an RV store. Look for the boxes on the sides of panels that are a little smaller than a shoe box. The drawback to these is they won't do anything for an under voltage occurrence. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Wow....I had no idea. Showed my husband this and he just sighed with a "boy, another thing we have to buy". We'll get one though... that and a larger fire extinguisher! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oft013 23 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 After reading posts back several months ago about surge protectors and with our next outing will be to Grayson State Park we have already purchased our 30A surge protector from Camping World. We paid somewhere around $225.00 on sale. Showing my wife these pictures really drove the point home for that investment. Next is to get the lock for it. It is currently on sale at Camping World for less than $20.00. This lock just as in any lock is just to keep honest people honest. If someone really wants it, no lock is good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think it would probably be helpful if the title of the post could be changed so more people might read it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 After reading posts back several months ago about surge protectors and with our next outing will be to Grayson State Park we have already purchased our 30A surge protector from Camping World. We paid somewhere around $225.00 on sale. Showing my wife these pictures really drove the point home for that investment. Next is to get the lock for it. It is currently on sale at Camping World for less than $20.00. This lock just as in any lock is just to keep honest people honest. If someone really wants it, no lock is good enough.Many times all you need is a pad lock to lock the cover on the panel once you plug in and close the lid. However as I've said many other times the only thing we've had walk in 41 years of RVing are some soft drinks that we had out in a cooler one night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Just a quick note...we're in 1913 at the fort. Large storm blew through earlier. Completely fried our surge protector. Maintenance was just here making repairs. Who knows what would have happened without a surge protector. Bad part is for the time being, we don't have one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 That's really scary. Will Disney replace it? Can you run out and get one in the morning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 That's really scary. Will Disney replace it? Can you run out and get one in the morning? I too am curious about Disney (and if they'll replace it)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 We ordered a surge protector last night. Thank you for bringing this topic to our attention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 UPDATE....Our surge protector is a Surge Guard Model 34730, 30 amp. According to the Disney maintenance guy, he's seen them before, and once they take a hard hit, they can take some time to "reset ". He suggested we unplug it for an hour or so, then try it again.We laid it on the kitchen table overnight. Walked to an open site when I got up and tried it there. It appears to be functioning flawlessly. I'm going to call surge guard now and get some guidance from them. I'm thinking we're lucky we used a surge protector, even though maintenance says they're not necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 UPDATE #2....Surge Guard tech support says our surge protector did exactly what it is supposed to do, and depending on conditions it may take 30-60 minutes "off line" for the protector to reset. I told him I was concerned that the unit may now be compromised in some way. His explanation...if the unit is lighting, and showing a display on the LED screen, it is still functioning and providing protection. If the LED screen is blank, the unit is no good.Seems simple enough. Surge Guard gets our endorsement! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have 2 Surge Guard Model 34730, 30 amp and a Power booster also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 UPDATE....Our surge protector is a Surge Guard Model 34730, 30 amp. According to the Disney maintenance guy, he's seen them before, and once they take a hard hit, they can take some time to "reset ". He suggested we unplug it for an hour or so, then try it again.We laid it on the kitchen table overnight. Walked to an open site when I got up and tried it there. It appears to be functioning flawlessly. I'm going to call surge guard now and get some guidance from them. I'm thinking we're lucky we used a surge protector, even though maintenance says they're not necessary. UPDATE #2....Surge Guard tech support says our surge protector did exactly what it is supposed to do, and depending on conditions it may take 30-60 minutes "off line" for the protector to reset. I told him I was concerned that the unit may now be compromised in some way. His explanation...if the unit is lighting, and showing a display on the LED screen, it is still functioning and providing protection. If the LED screen is blank, the unit is no good.Seems simple enough. Surge Guard gets our endorsement! Good news!! And bonus points for the Disney maintenance guy being so knowledgeable in the ways of surge protectors. Now I need to go home and see what kind ours is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 That's great news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Do you think a surge protector is necessay for a pop up with 110v service? I have an inverter in it that powers one 12v overhead light a 12v step light, and 3 110v outlets. We don't have any built in electrical devices in the PUP. I do have a small micowave we may use inside of it if it's too rainy outside to cook. Also an induction type hotplate. Nothing will be left on inside of it while we are away from the site. I am bringing a portable ice make that will be set up under a tarp and will have it's own extension cord going to it from the power pole. That will be left on while we are out to the pool, other resorts, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Do you think a surge protector is necessay for a pop up with 110v service? I have an inverter in it that powers one 12v overhead light a 12v step light, and 3 110v outlets. We don't have any built in electrical devices in the PUP. I do have a small micowave we may use inside of it if it's too rainy outside to cook. Also an induction type hotplate. Nothing will be left on inside of it while we are away from the site. I am bringing a portable ice make that will be set up under a tarp and will have it's own extension cord going to it from the power pole. That will be left on while we are out to the pool, other resorts, etc. I would not think you would need one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Camping World just sent out their "lastest" sale ad, with this listed (note free item incl): http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/portable-surge-guards-with-lcd-display-30-amp/58464 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Ok just ordered ours not taking a chance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Missed this the first time... Thanks Bill for the original heads up, Beckers for the bump, Todd for driving the importance home, and finally Nacole for the deal at Camping World (who gets way too much money from me already). My surge guard is on it way ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 The model Camping World has on sale is the exact one we use. That is a good price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 So here's my question... My RV is 50 amp, so that's what I need, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 So here's my question... My RV is 50 amp, so that's what I need, right?Right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 You would need a 34750, the 50 amp version of the same unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iluv2cook 1 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 OMG. Thank God no one was hurt. Looks like we are making yeat another purchase before we head to WDW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tigger 33 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think I'm going to go with a permanent mount whole house type. They are cheaper and don't lay out in the weather where it can be stolen. I have installed many of these on electrical panels through the years on both commercial and residential applications. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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