Does The Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs 50 amp AS54FR Have Surge Protection?
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/13/2025
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I’m interested in the Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs - 50 amp Can you plug these in the campground electrical pestal then plug your rv in and have surge protection along with the soft start?
asked by: William J
Expert Reply:
Hi William!
The Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs - 50 amp # AS54FR will plug into a campsite pedestal and offer dual soft start circuits, but this one does not have surge protection. This is meant to be paired with a custom surge management system or installed where surge protection is already handled separately.
If you are also wanting to have surge protection, you will want the Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs - Surge Protection - 50 amp # AS34FR. This also has the dual soft start circuits, plugs into campsite pedestals, and has 5250J surge protection built-in. It's a little more expensive, but if you are wanting surge protection, it's the way to go.
Any more trips planned for the summer?
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Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs or Boats - 50 Amp Dual AC
- RV AC Soft Start
- 50 Amp
- Plug-In
- No Surge Protection
- Dual AC
- ActiveStart
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Lazer S.
8/7/2025
Hi William, Did you decide to go with the Active Controls ActiveStart with surge protection for your RV? I'm curious to know if it met your needs, as it could really help others looking for a similar solution.