Expert Answers about Airstream RV Surge Protectors

• Recommended RV Surge Protector And Power Cable Adapter For A 30 Amp RV In 50 Amp Service
• When it comes to surge protectors for an RV you'll always use a surge protector that matches the amperage of the Rv's system. So you would need a 30 amp surge protector like the Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth # HU97FR. This Power Watchdog will not only protector your RV from electronics safe from power spikes but will also alert you if there are any other problems. You can use the free smartphone app to monitor your system and get notified if low or high voltage is detected. Since...
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• How To Use 50 Amp Surge Protector On 30 Amp Trailer with 30 Amp Service
• The best option would be to switch to a 30 amp surge protector like the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone part # CAM55312. That said, you can use your 50 amp surge protector with a few dogbone adapters, the Mighty Cord Dogbone RV Power Cord Adapter part # A10-5030FBK and Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter Plug part # A10-3050AVP.
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• Recommended Surge Protector for a 2019 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Plus
• Yes, the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector part # CAM55301 is compatible with a 2019 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Plus. I spoke with Camco and they stated the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector is not UL Certified but is CSA Certified.
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• Can A 50 Amp RV Surge Protector Be Used At A Campsite With Only 30 Amp Service
• Yes, it's very common that most campsites only offer 30 amp service and you would not have an issue still using your SurgeMinder Surge Protector and Circuit Tester - 50 Amps # SU99SR to protect the trailer along with an adapter to connect to the 30 amp power pedestal. When it comes to surge protectors for trailer's you'll always want to match the trailer and not the pedestal, so you wouldn't want to switch to a lower rated surge protector.
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• Can A 50 Amp Surge Protector Be Used On A 30 Amp Application?
• The best option is to use a 30 amp surge protector like the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone # CAM55312, but if you really wanted to use the 50 amp surge protector # SU99SR you'll just need to use the: -Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter - 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male # A10-5030FBK with the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter Plug - 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male - Round # A10-3050AVP. The reason you'd want to not use a 50-amp surge protector with your 30-amp trailer is because...
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• Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector Compatibility with Adapters
• The Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down, # HU87FR has a 50 Amp rating. This is compatible with dog bone cables. If you use this with an adapter connecting to 30 amp service you will still have the rated protection.
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• Is the Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection Compatible with a Generator
• No, the Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection # HU24FR will not work with your inverter generator. It is designed to be used with a pedestal at an RV park, not a generator. We do not have a voltage booster that will work with a generator. But if you are wanting a surge protector that works with a generator you can use the Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU27FR. One thing you will want to note is that some generators have a ‘floating neutral’. This could cause the Power...
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• Recommended Surge Protector For A 50 Amp Generator
• If your generator is producing 50amp power then yes, you could use the Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth # HU47FR for extra surge protection for your sensitive electronics. That being said 50amp service isn't enough to power everything in a residential setting. You'll have to prioritize what you want to power and flip off the breakers for non-essential items.
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• Watchdog Surge Protector Compatibility With Generator Use
• The Hardwired Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - 50 Amp Item # HU27FR is compatible with generator use. One thing you will have to note is that some generators have a ‘floating neutral’. This might cause the Power Watchdog EPO surge protectors or any other EMS surge protector to give you an ‘open ground’ or ‘open neutral’ error code and prevent power from going into your RV. If this is the case with your generator you can resolve this by plugging the...
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• Recommended Hardwired Surge Protector
• Yes, we do have something that will protect your Airstream Travel Trailer. Depending on whether or not you have a 30 amp or 50 amp system you will want one of the following parts. 30 Amp System - Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down item # HU77FR 50 Amp System - Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down item # HU27FR These are hardwired surge protectors that prevent damage to your RV from power spikes and sustained high or...
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• Can Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector be Locked to RV Power Pedestal
• In general you just plug the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU87FR into the power pedestal of your RV park. If you were worried about theft you could use a cable lock like the Master Lock Python Cable Lock part # 8419DPF to lock it to the pedestal. The cable is adjustable in length so it would be easy to tighten it to the pedestal after running it through the handle.
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• Can the Camco RV Power Defender 50 Amp Voltage Monitor be Used on Motorhome with 30 Amp Service
• A 50 amp surge protector like the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Monitor - 50 Amp, # CAM55306, can be used but it will not not provide the level of protection that you need for your motorhome with 30 amp service. A voltage monitor protects your motorhome from excessive voltage and power surges and automatically disconnects when dangerous levels are detected. Excessive voltage for a 30 amp service is much different that of a 50 amp service which means it would not disconnect at the correct...
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• Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector Used From Generator to Fixed Structure
• Yes, the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down, # HU67FR, can be successfully used from generator connection to RV or fixed structure with transfer switch as long as all wiring of transfer switch for power grid is adhered to for safety.
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• Will Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster and Watch Dog Work on a House with Generator
• The Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection part # HU24FR and Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down part # HU77FR are designed for trailers but so long as you don't try to pull more than 30 amp through them it would not be an issue to use them on a home with generator. The booster is basically a step up transformer, that will boost voltage 2% all the time, and if/when your voltage is low 113V or lower, it will go to a 10% boost. The watchdog...
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• Do 30-Amp and 50-Amp Surge Protectors Use Different Connectors
• 50-amp service and 30-amp service use different connectors. The 50-amp surge protector # CAM55313 uses 4-prong connectors while the 30-amp surge protector # CAM55301 uses 3-prong connectors. So you will need to have one for each type of campground power outlets.
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• Does the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector Protect Automatic Transfer Switches?
• Yes, the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down item # HU87FR will protect your automatic transfer switch. It automatically shuts down if the current drops below 104V or raises above 132V. In the event of a lighting strike it offers 6,100 joules of protection. The Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector item # HU87FR also has an app that lets you monitor the connection and diagnose any problems that may arise from your smartphone.
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• How Can I Power My Camper From a Generator With the Hard Wired Watchdog Surge Protector?
• As I am not sure of your specific camper there are a couple options to check out. First the Hughes Autoformers Ground Neutral Bonded Plug for Generators # HU33FR is designed to allow you to plug into your generator without causing the Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU27FR to fault. The plug inserts into an unused outlet on your generator to create a neutral to ground bond. If your generator is an onboard unit that is hardwired to the camper you will want to install the surge protector...
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• Does 50A Male to 30A Female Power Adapter Have Acces to 50A Power
• The Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter # A10-5030FHVP won't be providing two 120V legs rated for 50A - it will be limited to one side. With that being said, I highly recommend having a surge protector rated for 30A installed as well just to make sure you don't blow any fuses or damage anything. This adapter doesn't work as a limiter as well so you'll technically still have access to 50A worth of power. If you don't already have one I recommend checking out the Power Watchdog Surge Protector...
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• Recommended Theft Protection For A Watchdog Surge Protector
• To prevent theft of your Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth # HU97FR you can run the Master Lock Python Cable Lock # 8419DPF through the metal holder on the cable (pictured below) and around the power pedestal.
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• How To Safely Power Sensitive Electronics With A Non-Inverter Generator
• No, the Hughes Autoformer Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 50 Amp # HU57FR is designed to protect your RV's electronics from low voltage damage by boosting the voltage it receives from park shore power if it falls below 114 volts. The built-in surge protector offers 4,800 joules of protection against power surges. For example if you're at a campground during the middle of August and every other camper tries to pull power from the campground to start their AC units this could cause...
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