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  • 07/21/2019 at 12:09 pm#31842
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        parrotmom
        Hi! I bought a plug in type surge protector for my Carri-Lite and realized it would not work since I have a marine power cord with that different type of plug. So I am guessing the only surge protector that would work would be a hard wired one. Any recommendations for a good hard wired type/brand?

        Thank you!

        Posted: 3:08 PM – Jan 08, 2017
        DandK-Travelers
        In the last two Cameo’s I have had Progressives 50 amp hardwared systems. They have two units that are hardwared. One with the meter built into the unit and the other you can place the meter anywhere you want with the supplied cord. I had both types and would go for the one that you can place the meter anywhere. Both work great and are the same except for the place of the meter.
        Posted: 3:47 PM – Jan 08, 2017
        parrotmom
        I am also curious why Carriage would use this special Marine power plug that does not fit into standard 50 amp surge protectors. It is probably a stupid question but I am new to RVng.
        Posted: 4:34 PM – Jan 08, 2017
        Stax
        You place most of the 50A surge protectors (hard wired type excluded) between power pedestal and the shore power cord not between the power cord and the 5w exterior wall plug. I have a Carriage and use the dog bone style surge protector.
        Posted: 10:14 PM – Jan 08, 2017
        parrotmom
        Stax,
        Thank you! I feel like an idiot. Oh, well…live and learn! :)
        Posted: 9:37 AM – Jan 10, 2017
        rwb_wl
        DandK-Travelers wrote:In the last two Cameo’s I have had Progressives 50 amp hardwared systems. They have two units that are hardwared. One with the meter built into the unit and the other you can place the meter anywhere you want with the supplied cord. I had both types and would go for the one that you can place the meter anywhere. Both work great and are the same except for the place of the meter.

        I got the Progressive with the remote meter and installed the meter inside the rig, but got a second meter kit from Progressive and mounted that meter in the rear compartment near the 50 amp receptacle on the outside RV wall. I can check voltage, errors etc., before I deploy slides, etc.

        Rick

        Posted: 12:24 PM – Jan 10, 2017
        parrotmom
        rwb_wl,that is a great idea! Thank you!

        B.W.Gentry
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        2007 Carri-Lite XTRM5
        Breckenridge, TX

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