50 or 30 Amp for 2100BH

grogers · 01-01-2022, 02:23 PM

I'm trying to determine if I should purchase a 50 or 30 AMP surge protector for my 22 - 2100BH. Any recommendations?

**creativepart** · 01-01-2022, 02:42 PM

I assume the 2100BH is a 30-amp TT. If it is get a 30-amp Progressive EMS-PT30x. If you are planning to trade up to a 50-amp TT fairly soon then maybe get a EMS-PT50x.

We had a 30-amp Class C and bought the PT 30x. Two years later when we dumped... er, traded that for our Winnebago we easily sold the PT30 and bought a PT50. I think we made back all but $60 of the original cost and had 2-years of use out of it.

grogers · 01-01-2022, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by creativepart

I assume the 2100BH is a 30-amp TT. If it is get a 30-amp Progressive EMS-PT30x. If you are planning to trade up to a 50-amp TT fairly soon then maybe get a EMS-PT50x.

We had a 30-amp Class C and bought the PT 30x. Two years later when we dumped... er, traded that for our Winnebago we easily sold the PT30 and bought a PT50. I think we made back all but $60 of the original cost and had 2-years of use out of it.

I just purchased the 2100BH but getting ready for spring even though it is 3 months away. I was going to wait till spring to purchase but I came across a great deal and could not pass it up. Yesterday I ordered a Andersen WDH for a decent price. With inflation going up like crazy; the present is the time to buy. Thanks for your timely advise. Have a Happy New Year.

**creativepart** · 01-01-2022, 07:04 PM

If your RV is 30-amp you don't really get a benefit with a 50-amp EMS. 30-amp is a single leg of 30-amp power. 50-amp is two separate legs of 50-amp power (100-amps).

To use a 50-amp EMS with a 30-amp RV you have to attach a 50 to 30 adapter and this limits the overall usefulness of the EMS. The EMS-PT30x is made for a 30-amp plug without any adapter needed.

grogers · 01-01-2022, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creativepart

If your RV is 30-amp you don't really get a benefit with a 50-amp EMS. 30-amp is a single leg of 30-amp power. 50-amp is two separate legs of 50-amp power (100-amps).

To use a 50-amp EMS with a 30-amp RV you have to attach a 50 to 30 adapter and this limits the overall usefulness of the EMS. The EMS-PT30x is made for a 30-amp plug without any adapter needed.

Okay; I went ahead and purchased the Progressive EMS-PT30X as you suggested.
Thanks again for your help.