Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X
#3 in 30 ampFull review
A full EMS for 30 amp trailers at a moderate price, backed by a lifetime warranty. Good for anyone who camps at older parks with shaky voltage.
Amazon $135.88$135.88
The Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X is the better RV surge protector overall, rated 4.2 to 3.1. The Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X leads on protection. The Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X costs $15.43 less ($135.88 vs $151.31).
Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C
#12 in 30 ampFull review
A long running hardwired EMS for 30 amp trailers. For owners who want protection that is always connected and can’t walk off the pedestal.
Amazon $151.31$151.31
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X for protection (high and low voltage cutoff, miswiring detection, restart delay vs high and low voltage cutoff, miswiring detection).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 30 amp RV surge protector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X | Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Protection 35% | 85 high and low voltage cutoff, miswiring detection, restart delay | 70 high and low voltage cutoff, miswiring detection |
| Surge rating 10% | 50 1,790 joules | 50 1,790 joules |
| Monitoring 10% | 50 volts and amps display | 50 volts and amps display |
| Price 20% | 64 $135.88 | 57 $151.31 |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X | Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C | |
|---|---|---|
| Protection | ||
| Service | 30 A | 30 A |
| Type | EMS | EMS |
| Surge rating | 1,790 J | 1,790 J |
| Miswiring detection | Yes | Yes |
| Restart delay | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Portable | Hardwired |
| Display | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Weatherproof | Yes | - |
| Lock | Yes | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |
| Released | - | 2009-10-26 |