Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 30 Amp
(49 reviews)
Price: $389.99
Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 30 Amp
Item # HU24FR
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Hughes Autoformers RV Surge Protectors - HU24FR
- 30 Amp
- Voltage Booster
- Hughes Autoformers
- 3600 Watts
- Portable
- 2400 Joules
When others at the campground are having power problems, this voltage booster keeps your lights bright, your fans spinning, and appliance motors safe. Surge protection modules prevent damage caused by voltage spikes and lightning strikes.
Features:
- Voltage booster increases volts going to your RV during periods of high demand at the campground
- Protects your appliances from damage caused by insufficient power draw
- Boosts voltage by 2% when voltage is between 115V and 114V
- Boosts voltage by 10% when the voltage is 113V or below
- Automatically shuts off when the unit receives 90 volts or less
- Surge protection module offers 2,400 joules of protection in case of lightning strike
- Can be replaced once it wears out - no need to replace the entire unit
- Status lights illuminate to indicate the operation of your voltage booster
- If boosting light is on, the unit is boosting voltage
- If surge capacity light is red, you need to replace your surge protection module
- Park diagnostic lights let you know if power pedestal is safe to use
- If lights 1-3 are green, you are all set to connect your RV
- If any of these lights are red, there is a problem and you shouldn't connect your RV
- Compare LED lights to legend on unit to determine what the error is
- Included cable lock loops through carrying handle to deter theft
- Easy to use - plug into pedestal to check for a safe circuit and then connect your RV shore power cord
- Compatible with power cord adapters
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Voltage booster dimensions: 5-1/2" long x 5-1/2" wide x 12" tall
- Cord length: 54"
- Amps: 30 amps
- Wattage: 3,600 watts
- Energy dissipation: 2,400 joules
- 3-Year limited warranty
Note: Not compatible with park poles with GFCI outlets.
Protect your investment
If you aren't using a surge protector, you're taking a big risk. While spikes caused by lightning can damage your electrical system and appliances, there are common electrical issues that can be just as dangerous. Choosing a surge protector with advanced features will help you protect your RV.
Voltage Boosting
Electrical problems are not uncommon at campgrounds, especially ones where wiring was originally installed decades ago. When a campground is full on a hot day and everyone is running their air conditioners, low voltage may cause a brown-out situation and damage your RV appliances.
Hughes Autoformers Voltage Boosters respond by automatically boosting voltage when low levels are detected. As voltage drops, electrical circuits respond by increasing amps. The booster converts the increased amps into volts to keep your connection strong. If volts drop below a usable threshold, it automatically cuts off power.
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
- Did not arrive in time
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 30 Amp - HU24FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (49 Customer Reviews)
When others at the campground are having power problems, this voltage booster keeps your lights bright, your fans spinning, and appliance motors safe. Surge protection modules prevent damage caused by voltage spikes and lightning strikes.by: Charles07/24/2023
Does exactly what it says it does. I have a seasonal site for my trailer and noticed when the park was full my ac didn't keep up, coffee pot was slow etc. Checked the voltage and was only getting 109 at times. This thing solved it.
by: Randy 07/19/2023
It works great. Now we can use our AC. HoweverI wish it had Bluetooth to my iPhone like the watchdog.
by: Bryan03/14/2023
time will tell if it stays the course. Works as described and easy hookup. Will have to see when the spare surge unit comes and how it lasts.
It's hard to believe after 45 years of rving finally someone explains why I kept smoking the cord and extension cord ends. And endangering my air conditioner and all the electronics.
by: Ron07/30/2023
Works great. Installed this after power issues at a campground. Very easy install, mounted inside camper.
by: Michael 11/27/2022
I haven’t had a chance to use the product yet therefore I can’t comment on it. But etrailer customer service was great and the sale price was the best I see anywhere. I received the product promptly and well packed for shipping.
by: Douglas 07/30/2023
Looks great we will see how it works this weekend
by: Denny 09/04/2022
Have used it for one year with no problems and no regrets! Takes care of low power,surge protection, lights to indicate if there is a problem with power pedestal at the park before I connect our RV.
by: Max 08/04/2021
The product is fine however I would like to mention Kristina* over at etrailer, had an issue and not even 10 minutes later she got on the horn and another call came in letting me know it was fixed. It’s hard to get anyone to do their job at all. Girl needs a raise!
by: Julio 12/26/2021
This booster is great now we can run the heater in the microwave at the same time before we had to shut the heaters off to run the microwave with everything else that is being used
by: Mark 08/06/2022
I have just receive our unit so I can't really review but will write a review once we have set it up and use it.
by: Mark 11/16/2022
Great Product!!
by: Anna 09/14/2022
So far, so good
by: Wayne 07/06/2021
I just got it I have not tried it yet .
by: Timothy 04/10/2023
by: Christopher 06/01/2023
by: Richard 09/24/2022
by: John 03/16/2023
by: Mike 02/02/2022
by: Stuart 11/19/2021
by: David 02/13/2024
Has saved me at least 3 times this past year with low voltage and high resistance circuits at multiple parks, let’s me know if there is a problem as soon as plugged in, especially with open grounds
by: Skeeter11/21/2022
Unit works as describe. Glad to have this to protect the RV electrical system.
by: Mark11/25/2023
It works as expected. A couple of issues make it a less-than-perfect product.
1. The location and orientation of the outlet makes it easy for the cord to work loose. Admittedly a 50-amp cord is heavy but it needs a more positive connection.
2. Mine failed under warranty. They don't send a replacement but repair the one you send back. Problem is that it is heavy. As a full-time RVer, I don't keep old packaging "just in case" so returning it was a challenge.
by: Arnold 11/12/2023
An electrician friend and fellow RVer recommended this after we'd experienced a low voltage situation. The power supply line to our electrical feed had a fault that caused the low voltage. I have been very happy with this product. It gives me confidence every time I connect to power. I don't want to replace appliances or HVAC units due to shortened life as a result of power supply voltage issues.
by: Ryan08/11/2023
This park...in the hottest history cut down all my shade and gives me 104 volts. The hughes box works fantastic! Arrived fast in perfect shape. Thankyou ... I have a.c. again and in Palm Springs....old 67 year old....is saving my life.
by: Steven06/06/2023
Products arrived quickly. Will be using for the first time this coming weekend
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