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    Posted: 11 Jun 2020 at 9:53am
Originally posted by mjlrpod

I believe the most important factor is protecting your pod from either high or low surges, or poorly wired power supplies at campsites. I camp at at place that in four years, twice has had a "brown out". That can cause a serious problem with your pod's electronics. Even if they survive it, it surely weakens them for the next time. An EMS surge protector, which is still pricey @ 250ish dollars, is more than enough protection....

My Autoformer warned me of a pedestal problem (bad ground) before I ever hooked up the Pod to shore power, so we moved sites.  Does the EMS surge protector do something similar?  I really don't know...
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The EMS surge protector should warn you as well. It would lack some of the Autoformer functions, but should protect you from connecting to a defective pedestal provided you hook it up first to test before you plug in your RPod.
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Posts: 40 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2020 at 12:35pm
Thanks. I am thinking of this one for now. Provides sure protection, will power off if fluctuations are within certain parms and power back on when power stablizes.


At a price of $209 seems like a good balance.
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Yes, that is probably a good choice between cheap throwaway and booster. I looked at the specifications on the Hughes web site and a good thing about that one is that the surge protection module is replaceable. The Camping World price is a bit better than the Hughes web site and the free shipping makes it a sweeter deal. I like that it has a phone app for monitoring which my model lacks.
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Great thanks!

Since my electrician is coming tomorrow, what do I need to account for since the distance from our power line from the Rpod and outlet may be about 40'?
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Originally posted by Andyrpod190

Great thanks!

Since my electrician is coming tomorrow, what do I need to account for since the distance from our power line from the Rpod and outlet may be about 40'?

I assume you mean the distance from your electrical panel to the rPod outlet. 40 ft is nothing, you'll be fine, 2% voltage drop at the full 30A using 10 gauge wire which is the minimum wire size required. Your electrician does this for a living. no worries. 
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No i Mean from the Rpod190 to the outlet? Is there any limit?
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Your existing power cord will be just fine. Due to where I installed my outlet, I do use one 50' RV 30A extension cord and I place the plug and socket under a cover so it won't be exposed to direct weather. I recommend getting some dielectric grease to put on the contacts. That will help keep the connectors in better shape and protect against corrosion.
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Hi Stephen.... I think I know the answer but my power connection on the Rpod might be 40 or so feet from the outlet I need to plug into at my house. It sounds like as long as you dont use mult ext cords a single 30amp service cord of 40 or 50' will be fine.
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A 40 ft cord will have the same max voltage drop as the permanent wiring would for the same distance, because its the same gauge. So, 2%, which is fine. 
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