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Post by laknox on Nov 29, 2019 12:40:43 GMT -5
Anybody own one of these and installed a hard-wired PI 50a surge protector? Which one did you get? Did you DIY or have it done? If DIY, how hard was it to do? TIA..
Lyle
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Post by nvguy on Nov 30, 2019 2:28:07 GMT -5
Don't have the same model coach, but I installed a PI EMS HW50C in my 318. I did it myself but, I was an RV tech about 10 years. My choice of location is what made my install tricky, so some flexibility was needed. Other than that, it's just cutting wires and sticking them in the lugs in the EMS, so I would think someone comfortable working with electrical could do it.  |
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Post by Chuck on Dec 1, 2019 12:35:40 GMT -5
Lyle I installed a P.I. 30amp surge protector in our old 5th wheel with the read-out placed below the
switches for the slides inside the trailer ... Wasn't had at all an P.I. provided all the paperwork to help you install such, but I have to tell you it was pretty darn forward if you know anything about
electrical wiring ...
I been thinking about installing the P.I in our 5th wheel an getting rid of the TRC Portable 50 Amp Surge Protector we got with the trailer... It's a little harder to get to the wiring than the old trailer but the run of wire for the display counsel would be much shorter thus easier for that ... Like nvguy our power inlet is to the left of the water panel an thus I would have to work around that but could be done ...
Safe Travels 
Chuck
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Post by RdRmr on Dec 1, 2019 18:38:15 GMT -5
laknox
I installed the PI-50 amp hard wire unit w/remote readout, posted pictures on one of the forums here some time ago. Wasn't hard to do, mounted it on the floor behind the wall in the basement and ran the readout so it can be seen in the docking station area. All I purchased was six feet of NMB-6/3 from the big box hardware store. Mounted it in front of the ABS vent lines for easy access if needed. Been in there four years now, no issues "yet". It has saved our behind at least three times so far. Not hard to do, at least for me anyway being a retired maintenance supervisor. The instructions that come with the PI unit are very easy to follow and their customer service is great if you have questions. No complaints here.
Happy Campin….
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Post by laknox on Dec 2, 2019 0:22:20 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info. Just wish I could find =specific= info for the 277 as to wire runs, etc. Given some of the more recent complaints on the PI portable models (water intrusion and lack of plug handle clearance) I figured that the HW version would be more robust and less troublesome, overall.
Lyle
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Post by nvguy on Dec 2, 2019 23:36:09 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info. Just wish I could find =specific= info for the 277 as to wire runs, etc. Given some of the more recent complaints on the PI portable models (water intrusion and lack of plug handle clearance) I figured that the HW version would be more robust and less troublesome, overall. Lyle I went with the H/W as I can't forget it and leave it behind.. Also, all the components in the H/W are field replaceable, so the whole thing doesn't have to removed for repair. You're probably going to have to pull a panel or two to see exactly where your power cable runs. |
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Post by laknox on Dec 3, 2019 10:27:59 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info. Just wish I could find =specific= info for the 277 as to wire runs, etc. Given some of the more recent complaints on the PI portable models (water intrusion and lack of plug handle clearance) I figured that the HW version would be more robust and less troublesome, overall. Lyle I went with the H/W as I can't forget it and leave it behind.. Also, all the components in the H/W are field replaceable, so the whole thing doesn't have to removed for repair. You're probably going to have to pull a panel or two to see exactly where your power cable runs. Key is =which= panels! Would love to find some pics of the main in wiring, for sure. Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on Dec 4, 2019 21:05:04 GMT -5
I went with the H/W as I can't forget it and leave it behind.. Also, all the components in the H/W are field replaceable, so the whole thing doesn't have to removed for repair. You're probably going to have to pull a panel or two to see exactly where your power cable runs. Key is =which= panels! Would love to find some pics of the main in wiring, for sure. Lyle Not sure on yours Lyle but on mine at lot is visible by pulling the panels in the basement. I can see the heater, water heater, back of the water panels and piping, water pump, main power in, 110 power to the road side slide, some coax to the inside. The cold air return panel also gives a view of some of the above from 180 degrees. |
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Post by laknox on Dec 4, 2019 22:29:00 GMT -5
Key is =which= panels! Would love to find some pics of the main in wiring, for sure. Lyle Not sure on yours Lyle but on mine at lot is visible by pulling the panels in the basement. I can see the heater, water heater, back of the water panels and piping, water pump, main power in, 110 power to the road side slide, some coax to the inside. The cold air return panel also gives a view of some of the above from 180 degrees. Son-in-law has an inspection cam. I just remembered this and will borrow it when I get it back. Lyle |
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Post by nvguy on Dec 5, 2019 0:58:23 GMT -5
I went with the H/W as I can't forget it and leave it behind.. Also, all the components in the H/W are field replaceable, so the whole thing doesn't have to removed for repair. You're probably going to have to pull a panel or two to see exactly where your power cable runs. Key is =which= panels! Would love to find some pics of the main in wiring, for sure. Lyle Basement panels. If yours is like mine, only about 6 screws hold all the panels in. Aside from locating the wiring, you will most likely want to reroute some HVAC ducting, and tidy things up. |
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Post by laknox on Dec 5, 2019 15:05:09 GMT -5
Key is =which= panels! Would love to find some pics of the main in wiring, for sure. Lyle Basement panels. If yours is like mine, only about 6 screws hold all the panels in. Aside from locating the wiring, you will most likely want to reroute some HVAC ducting, and tidy things up. All I know is that I'm going to do it in the next 3-4 months, 'cause I sure ain't crawling under there even in the spring, here! :-) Lyle |
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Post by Chuck on Dec 27, 2019 13:14:03 GMT -5
I've had my storage panels off two or three times, not hard to place them back in an the screws
go back in place very easy an tighten up well, I've also added a couple of L type backets to the
floor at the base of the storage wall ...
Chuck
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