The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Analyzer # CAM55310 will offer 1,050 joules of surge protection. It has a dual function of not only a surge protector but also a tool to determine if the power supply is correctly wired to protect your RV electronics before you even make the connection to your RV power or check for damage before reconnecting following a power surge. I've attached a video to assist. view full answer...
The Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth part # HU97FR can be reused after being tripped. That said, you will need to replace the surge module first (Replacement Surge Module for Power Watchdog Surge Protector part # HU48FR). view full answer...
No, you will always want to get the Hughes Autoformer Surge Protector that matches the amperage of your RV. The shore power amperage isn't what you'll need to go off when selecting your surge protector.
You'll hook your RV up to the # HU24FR and then connect it to the shore power. If you are at a campsite with a different amperage than you trailer then you would use an adapter in between the surge protector and the shore power pedestal.
If you had a 50 amp service trailer you would... view full answer...
Watchdog surge protectors like the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth - 50 Amp Item # HU47FR will need to match your camper amperage to properly function. The adapter from 50 amp to 30 amp will go between the surge protector and the power pedestal and you should have no issues.
If you need a new 50 amp to 30 amp adapter I recommend the Power Grip RV Power Cord Adapter w/ Handles - 125V - 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male Item # CAM55185. The built-in handles on the each... view full answer...
When purchasing a Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth - 30 Amp Item # HU97FR you want to match the amperage of your RV so since yours is 30 amp you won't want the 50 amp surge protector.
You'll plug your 30 amp trailer cable to the # HU97FR and then hook it to a 30 amp to 50 amp adapter like the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter - 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male - 12" Long Item # A10-5030FHVP and then hook that to the 50 amp power pedestal. view full answer...
Although a surge protector like the # HU97FR is always a good idea it isn't required. The only thing you really need is an adapter like the # A10-1530DBK or # CAM55223 to be able to plug into your home outlet. view full answer...
When it comes to surge protectors you'll also choose one based off of the trailer and not off of the power source. Since you have 50 amp service trailer you'll need the Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth - 50 Amp # HU47FR.
You'll connect this to the power cord for your trailer, then connect the adapter to the surge protector, and then the adapter to the shore power.
If you don't have the correct adapter or yours is needing to be replaced I recommend using the Camco Power Grip... view full answer...
I believe you are asking about using the app to monitor the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - 30 Amp # HU67FR.
I'm not sure where your RV would be when you are at home, but the Bluetooth range is a maximum of 100 feet. That's with a clear line from your phone to the protector without anything in the way, so realistically it is more likely to be in the range of about 50 feet (give or take), which should tell you if the # HU67FR app will still... view full answer...
You can cut the wires of the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector # PWD50-EPO and splice them together using a terminal block but my contact at Hughes Autoformers mentioned this will void the warranty so you'll want to just connect it per the instructions or return the portable version and get the Hardwired Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU27FR like you initially planned to do so you remain under your warranty. view full answer...
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The Power Watchdog Surge Protector for a 50 Amp Service, part # HU47FR, does a great job at keeping your battery bank safe and informs you if there is a problem, but it isn't designed to monitor and adjust the charging for your battery bank - for that you should have a converter of some type, like what comes with the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center # PD4135K.
If you don't have a converter on your RV then you might consider picking one up so you can... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Camco regarding your RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55312. He said that if the blue surge protector light is no longer illuminating on your unit then it has experienced a surge episode (and protected your RV!). This may have happened with your 30 amp home outlet or it could have happened the previous time you used the analyzer at a campsite. Since this particular model provides one-time-event protection, it is no longer able to provide surge protection... view full answer...
The Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU27FR is just there to cut the power to your RV in the event that the voltage drops below 104v or surges above 132v to protect the electronics is your RV. Changing how the RV gets that power won't affect it as long as it stays within that voltage range.
For example, if you were at a campsite with 30 amp service and used a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter like the # A10-5030FBK your RV would only be getting 30 amps and the surge protector would still function... view full answer...
The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector - 50 Amp Item # CAM55306 is designed to sacrifice itself if it's hit with 2800 or more joules of power (i.e. lightning strike). So yes, if it was hit with a strong enough power surge it would be done. view full answer...
The acceptable power range for the Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth - Portable - 50 Amp # HU47FR is between 104 volts - 132 volts, just like with the 30 amp # HU97FR. I recommend placing the low end at 109v and the high end 127v so that you have a 5v buffer to notify you before it gets out of the safe zone. view full answer...
Yes, the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone part # CAM55313 will act just like a normal surge protector. The analyzers senses incoming current when plugged into an outlet and will detect malfunctions such as open circuits, high voltage etc. The internal circuit board will shut down the flow of power if it senses a spike or other dangerous condition, and won't allow the power to flow again until the problem is corrected or the voltage drops down to a safe level. There is not... view full answer...
The Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - 50 Amp # HU87FR has a Bluetooth 4.2 module with an maximum range of roughly 100ft; this will be limited by your surroundings and the phone software, so that might decrease that range from that 100ft. Ideally, you'll have a clear line of sight to the unit in most cases to provide you the optimal monitoring of your power.
I will note that this unit is also compatible with an RV Whisper monitor system, which... view full answer...
The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector # CAM55301 that you referenced automatically disconnects when it senses that the voltage levels are at a dangerous point. Since it automatically reconnects when the voltage levels stabilize (between 102V - 132V) I am wondering if the service that you are hooking up to is too much for the adapter. This would explain why it isn't working.
I would try testing the 50 amp service to make sure that it is outputting power and if it is you can then... view full answer...
The Camco RV Power Defender, part # CAM55312 isn't intended to be used as an extension cord. Its overall length of 27-1/2 inches can extend the distance a little bit, but its intended use is to protect your RV against faulty wiring and as a surge protector. view full answer...
The female end of the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Monitor # CAM55301 that you referenced plugs into the RV's 30 amp power plug and the male side plugs into a 30 amp receptacle.
I attached a review video for more info for you to check out as well. view full answer...
From your outlet, you will first use the Mighty Cord Dogbone RV Power Cord Adapter - 50 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male - 12" # A10-1550VP or the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer # CAM55025 and then the circuit protector # CAM55306 to protect your RV electrical system followed by the 50 amp power cable to your RV. There is nothing you need to do differently inside your RV as it is already designed for your refrigerator and other appliances to function. view full answer...
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