Does the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Monitor Sense an Open Neutral Pedestal

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Question:

Does this unit sense if the pedestal neutral line opens creating a 240 VAC condition?

asked by: Steven J

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Monitor # CAM55306 will actually show faults for reverse polarity, open neutral, and other power pedestal wiring issues.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Since your truck has a B and W Turnoverball rail kit/gooseneck hitch installed in it and your trailer has a Lippert 1716 pin box model (thank you for providing that!) the best option to get rid of chucking will be with the Reese Goose Box part…

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Answer 2

No, instead you will want to use the 50-amp version of the Camco Power Defender, which is their part #CAM55313. This provides the same circuit analyzer and voltage monitoring functions along with surge suppression but in the 50-amp capacity you need.…

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Answer 3

You are correct. The 30 Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector #CAM55301 is like a circuit breaker and automatically resets if there's a surge whereas the 50 amp Circuit Analyzer part #CAM55313 is like a fuse and it only can handle one surge.…

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Answer 4

I checked with my tech contact over at Camco and they assured me that there wouldn't be an issue when using the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 50 Amp #CAM55313 on a 220v breaker as long as it is designed for 50amp…

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Answer 5

I'd be glad to help with that. The Curt #C60692 and #C38CR are very similar, with the difference between the two being the capacity of the gooseneck ball. The #C38CR has a ball rated at up to 38K, while the #C60692 is rated for up to 30K. Both…

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Answer 6

The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Monitor #CAM55306 is rated for 50-amp applications where it will automatically disconnect power if it senses low or high voltage (below 102V or above 132V), power spikes, surges or ground faults. I confirmed with…

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Answer 7

Multiple surge protectors such as the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector #CAM55301 are not needed. Though we do not carry the Progressive protectors, if you are using a voltage protector like the #CAM55301 for 30 amp or #CAM55306 for 50 amp…

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Answer 8

You want circuit protection to protect your RV's wiring which is rated for 50 amp....so you'd want to go with 50 amp circuit protection. For that we have the part #CAM55306 which automatically resets or the part #CAM55313 which is more like a…

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Answer 9

If you power your 50 amp service RV with 30 amp power you'll be fine as long as you are aware that your amperage is not lower than normal which means you won't be able to run as many electricity power accessories at any given time. The surge…

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Answer 10

We offer Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone #CAM55313 which is for 125-volt/50-amp applications. It measures 27-1/2-inches. The unit's diagnostic lights indicate faults before you connect your 50-amp electrical cord to help protect…

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Answer 11

I wish there was a circuit protector that could cover both amperage ratings but you'd have to have a 30 amp protector like the part #CAM55301 or the #CAM55306 for a 50 amp setup. For a 30 amp female to 50 amp male adapter you'd want…

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Answer 12

The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Monitor #CAM55306 will show faults for reverse polarity as well as ground faults. It is going to going to detect faults for numerous power pedestal issues, and diagnostic lights will alert you should faults occur.…

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