Surge Protector advice needed

[tsut]

FYI, folks. Never had a surge protector till the 35F (with TRC 50 A model installed when we bought it used). Plugging in at home to house/garage 20 A outlet for pre-trip preparations resulted in the TRC unit ALWAYS tripping when it completed its 200 second start sequence. (I tried multiple home circuits till isolated to "any GFCI" being the cause.)

Issue was I had plugged into a GFCI circuit. Learned from TRC that is a "feature" (yeah, right) and that I'd have to install a non-GFCI outlet at garage to allow RV powering.

Learned that Progressive's models don't do this. (no experience to confirm; but just be aware…)

Tom

[NYBobbo]

I'm on a GFI circuit from my garage and have no problems with my Progressive.

[ChasA]

If a GFCI is tripping, there is a problem downstream or the GFCI is bad. You can bet on that.

[TonyDi]

Add up the cost of the electronics that would get fried if you took a hit and decide based on that if saving a couple of hundred dollars for a surge protector is worth it. Just look at it as a form of insurance.

[PropFan]

I'm new to RVing and purchased a portable 30A Surge Guard. In addition to using it when connected to power at an RV park, should I also use it when operating off of the generator?

[wa8yxm]

Do I need a surge protector: YES
If so what kind Progressive Industries HW-##C (read on for ##)
Second choice is the PT-##C

## is 30 or 50 depending on the RV, 30 amp shore cord gets a 30, 50 a 50 (makes sense dosen't it)

On the HW set the jumper for long delay.. And that about covers it.

NOTE, this is advice to all RVs unless they have one built in at the factory.

SLIGHTLY CHEAPER are the TRC Surge Guard brand.. Make sure you get the ones with teh LCD display, but these are only cheaper up front, they have a one year warranty, the Progressive Industries.... Well, "So long as you own it".