A surge protector as the name suggests can protect your rv s electrical system from power surges.
Rv surge protector vs ems.
With antiquated campground pedestals basic rv surge protectors will only provide limited protection.
Booth the surge protector and ems are designed to achieve the same goal of protecting your rv appliances and electronics from getting fried as a result of sudden fluctuations in the current.
While a surge protector is designed to protect a recreational vehicle from voltage spikes electrical monitoring systems are not only designed to protect an rv from voltage spikes it can defend against other types of electrical damage.
What you will find new is the addition of progressive industries ems ptx series of surge protectors.
I think of it as an insurance policy for the rv.
Although an electrical management system is more expensive it offers more protection.
A true ems system is paramount to your full protection.
Progressive is probably the leader in a true ems system however surge guard now offers the same protection.
Key similarities both devices are designed to attain the same goal.
Ideally the surge protector has may features within it that make it possible for it to protect the rv from any power problems.
However rv ems can function in an even better and more effective way.
However an ems can do more than just protect against surges.
Progressive has made a push to update their portable units with weather resistant covers protecting your rv s power cord plug from inclement weather.
Why do i need an ems over rv surge protectors.
One thing that few people do not realize that we learned in our rv maint.