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10-15-2020, 04:46 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 23
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50amp Surge Guard
My trusty Southwire 50amp Surge Guard 34850 has worked great for about 7 years, but the seal has failed and moisture is getting in. Looks like there are several options now, that didn't exist when I bought mine. There is a product by EMS-PT50X and Camco has one now (Power Defender). Generally I like the Camco products. Anybody have any opinions on these newer options? I have no problem going with another Southwire product. It saved our rig many times from electrical issues.
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2020 Ram 3500 DRW
2018 Jayco Pinnacle 38 REFS
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10-15-2020, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
Posts: 1,228
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10-15-2020, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,402
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While I have some issues with Southwire's slow response on an issue I was having (they did eventually work with me on resolving the issue) as far as features go their newer 50A unit (34950) matches up well with the Progressive unit. The newer Surge Guard unit also provides protection on the line and load side so if you develope an open neutral or some type of grounding issue in the RV it will detect those issues. The Surge Guard unit also has a higher Joule rating (ability to absorb energy) than the Progressive unit (4,200J versus 3,580 for the Progressive 50A EMS-PT50X) and issues are displayed in plain text rather than codes.
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2012 F-250 6.2L 3.73
Equalizer Hitch
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10-15-2020, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bowmanville
Posts: 248
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I use the surge guard 3451 with wireless remote display. I got it from Eric at TechnoRV
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10-15-2020, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Port Charlotte FL/Hinsdale MA.
Posts: 1,070
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Hughes Watch Dog with Bluetooth.
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2011 Keystone Sprinter 323 BH
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10-15-2020, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Way down here........FL
Posts: 2,098
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I’ve had a Surge Guard brand hard wired unit with a wired display that has been awesome since 2006. On second fifth wheel. Still works perfect.
Would definitely buy again.
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Jack
2016 Pinnacle 36 KPTS
2016 F350 Lariat CC LB dually 6.7
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10-15-2020, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 820
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I had a hardwired Progressive in our previous fifth wheel. Worked very well but did have to replace the circuit board once. This time I bought the portable Watch Dog by Hughes. It is really nifty being able to see what is happening with its blue tooth connection. I can also reset from my phone if need be. Very pleased so far.
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Jim
2024 F350 Lariat Ultimate, CCLB, diesel
2020 Pinnacle 32RLTS, Reese Goose Box
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10-16-2020, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Delmar
Posts: 318
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I got the plug and play Progressive Industries unit and am very happy with it. Cut power to my RV at 3 different campgrounds so far. At one it happened a few times so the voltage drop to my site must have been bad.
Last one it was a real low voltage level at each phase, I think that time it may have saved me some components. Been using almost 2 years so it is not really to old.
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Silverado 3500HD Duramax 2019
357MDOK 2019 (2 trips)
Rockwood 23IKSS 2017 (traded-in)
Jayco 19XUD 2016 (traded-in)
Tundra 2014 (traded-in)
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10-16-2020, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Las Cruces (soon...)
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffur
I use the surge guard 3451 with wireless remote display. I got it from Eric at TechnoRV
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34951
There is a good article at Techno RV here....
https://www.technorv.com/articles/do...rge-protector/
It is biased towards Surge Guard but they are fully transparent about it, as it is their business model to do research and choose one product in a given category to sell and support.
We have the remote as well. With it I could convince Joan that she did not have to worry about her hair drier when running the A/C's and the microwave and the....
We actually have two of them with one as a hot spare.
Angus
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Joan & Angus Campbell
Winters in Las Cruces, NM, traveling the rest
2019 Pinnacle 36SSWS "Diana"
2019 F350 DRW Lariat CC Long Bed Diesel "Sheila"
3 Chihuahuas and 4 cats
We don't camp, we don't glamp, we LIVE.
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10-17-2020, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Avon
Posts: 569
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Hughes Watch Dog with the Bluetooth. You can monitor power usage and voltage on each leg on a 50 A device.
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Keith and Lisa Ward
2019 Pinnacle 36FBTS
2021 Ford F350 XLT CC LB DRW 6.7L Diesel
Demco 18K Autoslide Hitch and Timbrens
2019 Ford F350 SB 6.7L Diesel (Gone)
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10-25-2020, 07:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Greer
Posts: 40
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Hughes Autoformers PWD50-EPO Power Watchdog Smart Bluetooth Surge Protector Plus EPO with Auto Shutoff - 50 Amp Portable Version
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10-26-2020, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Las Cruces (soon...)
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 81greer
Hughes Autoformers PWD50-EPO Power Watchdog Smart Bluetooth Surge Protector Plus EPO with Auto Shutoff - 50 Amp Portable Version
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Banned in RV parks by the National Electric Code
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10-26-2020, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 820
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan617
Banned in RV parks by the National Electric Code
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First I've heard of that but I think maybe you are referring to the auto transformer/conditioner Hughes makes, not the Watchdog. Two different products with two different functions. I didn't think the transformer is actually banned but some parks don't like explaining why everyone has low voltage except for the guy who has one. It may also affect the availability of power to those who don't have one from what I've read. The Watchdog does not do that. It just shuts you down if there is a bad power situation, like the other brands do.
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2024 F350 Lariat Ultimate, CCLB, diesel
2020 Pinnacle 32RLTS, Reese Goose Box
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10-26-2020, 09:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Las Cruces (soon...)
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by F350guy
First I've heard of that but I think maybe you are referring to the auto transformer/conditioner Hughes makes, not the Watchdog. Two different products with two different functions. I didn't think the transformer is actually banned but some parks don't like explaining why everyone has low voltage except for the guy who has one. It may also affect the availability of power to those who don't have one from what I've read. The Watchdog does not do that. It just shuts you down if there is a bad power situation, like the other brands do.
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You are probably right about the Watchdog model; I reacted to the "Hughes Autoformers" part of the post. Autoformers/ Autotransformers are forbidden by the 2020 NEC according to electricians on another well known forum that focuses on RV Electricity.
Some will argue that "Autoformers" are not the same as autotransformers, but many use the terms interchangeably.
Normally I would cite my source, but I have already been admonished by moderators here for referencing other forums, even when it is a matter of public safety.
Angus
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Joan & Angus Campbell
Winters in Las Cruces, NM, traveling the rest
2019 Pinnacle 36SSWS "Diana"
2019 F350 DRW Lariat CC Long Bed Diesel "Sheila"
3 Chihuahuas and 4 cats
We don't camp, we don't glamp, we LIVE.
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10-28-2020, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Port Charlotte FL/Hinsdale MA.
Posts: 1,070
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan617
You are probably right about the Watchdog model; I reacted to the "Hughes Autoformers" part of the post. Autoformers/ Autotransformers are forbidden by the 2020 NEC according to electricians on another well known forum that focuses on RV Electricity.
Some will argue that "Autoformers" are not the same as autotransformers, but many use the terms interchangeably.
Normally I would cite my source, but I have already been admonished by moderators here for referencing other forums, even when it is a matter of public safety.
Angus
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there are no Autotrans former police.
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Retired Master Electrician and Building Inspector.
2011 Keystone Sprinter 323 BH
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10-28-2020, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Out there somewhere
Posts: 1,620
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I switched to the Hughes Watchdog after my sure guard had a melted end from a overheated, bad connection.
10 days with the watchdog now, no issues, it caught an over draw before it tripped the parks breaker and I was able to reset it from the App,I love the app! I’ve been calculating all my loads to design a good solar system!
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10-28-2020, 05:07 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Savannah
Posts: 81
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We've had a Southwire Surge guard 30 Amp model 34931 since February and it's already saved us from open-ground problems at two different campgrounds and once with a low-power situation. Paid for itself already and I won't hesitate to get another Southwire when, or if, it needs replacing.
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10-28-2020, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Out there somewhere
Posts: 1,620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnynorthland
I switched to the Hughes Watchdog after my sure guard had a melted end from a overheated, bad connection.
10 days with the watchdog now, no issues, it caught an over draw before it tripped the parks breaker and I was able to reset it from the App,I love the app! I’ve been calculating all my loads to design a good solar system!
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I forgot to mention, the watchdog has a replaceable surge module that will take numerous hits before it needs to be replaced, which can be preformed by the owner.
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11-01-2020, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Las Cruces (soon...)
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnynorthland
I switched to the Hughes Watchdog after my sure guard had a melted end from a overheated, bad connection.
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That was likely dirty/ poor connection at the pedestal. Following a recommendation from RV Electricity author and expert Mike Sokol, I use DeOxit D5, a contact spray cleaner. A 5 oz can cost $15 on Amazon but the can I bought a year ago is still going. I spray it it the pedestal socket, the SugeGuard and my 7-wire trailer plug at every set-up. It also makes inserting and disconnecting easier so Joan and I don't fall on our butts following a tug of war pulling the Surge Guard off the plug.
Angus
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Joan & Angus Campbell
Winters in Las Cruces, NM, traveling the rest
2019 Pinnacle 36SSWS "Diana"
2019 F350 DRW Lariat CC Long Bed Diesel "Sheila"
3 Chihuahuas and 4 cats
We don't camp, we don't glamp, we LIVE.
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11-01-2020, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Out there somewhere
Posts: 1,620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan617
That was likely dirty/ poor connection at the pedestal. Following a recommendation from RV Electricity author and expert Mike Sokol, I use DeOxit D5, a contact spray cleaner. A 5 oz can cost $15 on Amazon but the can I bought a year ago is still going. I spray it it the pedestal socket, the SugeGuard and my 7-wire trailer plug at every set-up. It also makes inserting and disconnecting easier so Joan and I don't fall on our butts following a tug of war pulling the Surge Guard off the plug.
Angus
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Yes, piss poor connection caused the issue. And Thank you! I will try it.
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