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Get on-board protection from power surges and low voltage with this hardwired surge protector. Disconnects power when voltage is low to keep your appliances safe. Monitor your connection and diagnose problems with your smartphone.
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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.
Smart Surge Protection
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. On the flip side, faulty transmission, bad wiring, or spikes caused by other RVers connecting to a shared line can all lead to voltage issues that may not be significant enough to trip a basic surge protector.
Power Watchdog surge protectors with Emergency Power Off are equipped with computers that monitor voltage and disconnect when voltage is at risky levels. Plus, they automatically reconnect power when power returns to normal. This keeps your RV safe from problems caused by low voltage like motors overheating in fans and air conditioners.
In the event of a major spike, you can replace the surge protection module itself rather than the entire unit. The modules are plugged in without soldering, so you don't need to be an expert electrician to make an easy repair. In fact, the only tool you need is a screwdriver.
Information at Hand
The Power Watchdog app lets you connect to your surge protector via Bluetooth. You can monitor your energy usage, making it easy to diagnose any ongoing energy issues you may be experiencing. When voltage increases or decreases to risky levels, you will be notified right away. You can also reset your surge protector without stepping outside.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (903 Customer Reviews)
Get on-board protection from power surges and low voltage with this hardwired surge protector. Disconnects power when voltage is low to keep your appliances safe. Monitor your connection and diagnose problems with your smartphone.Wired up and functioning properly. Word of warning choose your location wisely, it has a slight hum when operating. I had to do some soundproofing in addition to the installation.
Really tossed around if I wanted the adaptor cable or the hardwire. But glad I went hardwire. Install was easy. Can’t wait to monitor our campgrounds on my phone and protect our camper.
This surge protector hums very loudly, you could hear it inside the trailer as well as outside. I had to remove it since it made sleeping in the trailer impossible. Neither etrailer nor the manufacturer would replace it or give me a refund.
Katrina B.
4/28/2022
I have gotten information back from the manufacturer and they say that typically, you should not hear it from more than 5-6 feet from it, or at least it not being loud at that point. If the humming is too loud past that 5-6 foot radius, this item does have a lifetime limited warranty.
After multiple trips we have never experienced a problem with this product.
Since installing this thing I’m lucky if I can run my A/C and microwave at the same time because of the damn emergency shutdown feature. Would not recommend or purchase again.
Brooke M.
6/21/2022
something to keep in mind is that you would need to be wary of thing like a water heater or a battery charger could be kicking on therefore adding to the amp draw. Just double checking in keeping the total amp draw in mind is key. If those extra things kick on at the same time, that would cause it to use the emergency shutdown.
I really like this unit. All the other reviews are correct: Yes its huge, yes the bulldog logo is super bright. I installed it in an enclosed area on my trailer (Coachman Apex Nano 194BHS) in the water heater compartment (above/away from any possible water leaks), so the size and brightness are not an issue for me.
The Bluetooth range is really good (maybe too good, it reaches halfway thru the house when parked outside). The app is also pretty cool, because you can use it like a Kill-a-Watt by going around the camper turning things on/off (pro-tip: use the circuit breakers for most accurate readings).
Really appreciate not worrying about this expensive gear getting stolen, or forgetting it during setup, etc. Protected from day 1.
Installed on by cargo trailer conversion. The cover seems a little flimsy but it is comparable to what was on my previous factory travel trailer.
The unit works as advertised allowing me to see power usage on individual systems. Being able to see input voltage is good and so far, no huge power spikes.
Just love this onboard version of the Watchdog. No more worrying about my expensive piece of equipment hanging out in the campground, lit up for all to see. Also has protected me a few times from overloading and from a faulty ground at one camp.
Been working great let’s me know if I am close to a over load and if park power in correct.
The Watchdog has taken the guess work out of hooking my RV.
Fast shipping! Easy install on my keystone passport. So far so good. I like this surge protector because it is hard wired inside the rv and eliminates theft of the unit.
Easy installation
Excellent product that has likely paid for itself several times. Would purchase again
promp service thanks
I got my new Watch Dog surge protector right away, thanks George and the rest of you at trailer. A loose connection maybe to blame for replacing my old yeller one, but after 6 years it was time to upgrade to something better and I chose this because of all the videos and magazines and the Quartzsite rv show. I chose etrailer because of the customer service has always be great for me, thanks again everyone.
Power Watchdog works as advertised. I love the Bluetooth connection to my phone that indicates power consumption. Installation was a breeze, other than the 50 Amp motorhome wire that is a tad stiff. Instructions were very clear.
I use this surge protector on our 5th wheel. The BT capability allows me to monitor power usage remotely and ensure my trailer is protected.
I wanted to add a surge protector with the emergency shut down after my Hughes Autoformer and this worked great. I chose this one since it had plug ends and could be easily disconnected if there were ever to be a problem with a in my electical compartment.
Received the Watchdog in the specified time window . Took it camping the next day . It is plugged in and doing its job well as I type . Seems to be a great product !!!!
etrailer has once again provided excellent communication and customer service.
Love this protector, does exactly what it needs to do: PROTECT! This last summer we took a 4th month trip in our RV and ran into a lot of sketchy power posts, luckily this protector kept our RV safe. Heavy? Yes. Hard to store as the cable is vey stiff? Yes. Would I still use 100% of the time? YES!
The app is awesome and really useful when your electrical hookup is unstable (like when you share the same circuit with other RVs). It’s a surge protector and diagnostic tool all in one.
Power watchdog surge protector looks to be a quality product. I like the bluetooth aspect to the product too. Etrailer does a great job of getting the product shipped and you informed on the delivery time. Anything to do with towing or trailers I check with etrailer first.
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Tracy
11/30/2022
So my concerns about the slight hum were overboard. My wife very keen hearing hasnt mentioned anything about it. With the matress in place its nonexistent. The Surge protection has warned me twice of reversed polarity issues. The Bluetooth connection is worth every penny. I like to see the power consumption as we are using the camper and have a pretty good feeling for the max load where ever we hook up. I will continue to highly recommend this product and if we ever change campers you can bet Ill have another one ready to wire in on the replacement.