Is the Camco RV Power Defender More Than a Surge Protector?

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How does this unit protect the RV electronics differently from a surge protector?

asked by: Doug

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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.

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Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer #CAM55312 will shut down power if there is a power surge. But it does not shut down power if there is low voltage detected.

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The Power Defender, part #CAM55310, is referred to as a voltage analyzer where part #CAM55312 is called a circuit analyzer but essentially it's the same protection. The difference is that #CAM55310 protects up to 1,050 joules while #CAM55312…

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The Camco RV Power Defender, part #CAM55312 can only withstand a single surge. It cannot reset its surge protector once its used, and will need to be replaced.

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The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Analyzer #CAM55310 will offer 1,050 joules of surge protection. It will not give any indication if a surge has occurred but rather will trip the breaker in the panel upline from the unit. If that breaker is reset,…

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The Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone #CAM55313 will tell you if the power outlet at an RV park is wired properly to prevent damage to the connected RV's electrics, but it does not correct for any mis-wired outlets. It is a warning…

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Your Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer #CAM55310 should be fine if you've only activated the surge protection once. Your unit is rated for 1,050 joules, and if you've had a 200 joule hit, in theory, you still have approximately 850…

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