Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp
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Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp
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Camco RV Surge Protectors - CAM55312
- 30 Amp
- Circuit Analyzer
- Surge Protector
- Camco
- Portable
- 2100 Joules
This circuit analyzer plugs into a 30-amp receptacle at an RV park to test for improper wiring. Diagnostic lights indicate faults so you can avoid damage to your RV. 30-Amp ends have handles for easy removal. Also acts as a one time surge protector.
Features:
- 125-Volt circuit analyzer helps protect your RV from improperly wired electrical boxes and power surges
- Surge protection does not reset if triggered
- Diagnostic lights indicate faults before you connect your 30-amp electrical cord
- Built-in handles on both ends make unplugging easy
- 30-Amp male end plugs into 30-amp receptacle
- 30-Amp female end connects to your RV's 30-amp electrical cord
- Weather-resistant PVC and polycarbonate protects electrical components
- Yellow body and ends are easy to see in low light
Specs:
- Length: 22-7/8"
- Wire gauge: 10
- 1-Year warranty
55312 Camco Motor Home Voltage Analyzer with Handles - 125 Volts - 30 Amp - 22-7/8" Long
Video of Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Camco RV Wiring - Power Adapter - CAM55312 Review
Today we're going to take a look at the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone with the surge protection. This circuit analyzer will plug into a 30 amp receptacle at an RV park to test for improper wiring. Has a 125 volt circuit analyzer which will protect the RV from any improperly wired electrical boxes and power surges. It will protect your RV from power surges up to 2100 Joules. On the very front of the box, right here, it has the diagnostic lights that will indicate faults before you connect your 30 amp electrical cord to your RV. When you plug it in, there'll be a light up here and it will tell you that it's surge protected. Then it'll show you how to read the combination of lights to tell you what circuit is being affected, if any.
If you notice on the handles, they have these nice, sturdy, built-in handles on both ends to make unplugging very easy. Right up here, the 30 amp male end, this is what'll plug into the 30 amp receptacle at the RV park. Down here is the 30 amp female end which will connect to your RV's 30 amp electrical cord. This is a nice weather resistant PVC and polycarbonate which will protect the electrical components. If you notice on each plug-in, it is yellow in color which makes it very easy to see in any low light conditions. A few specs on this.
I want to give you the overall length of the cord from one end to the other. It's going to be right at 22 7/8 inches. The wire gauge that they use in this is 10 gauge wire. That should do it for the review on the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone with the surge protection.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
- Arrived Damaged
Customer Reviews
Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp - CAM55312
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (316 Customer Reviews)
This circuit analyzer plugs into a 30-amp receptacle at an RV park to test for improper wiring. Diagnostic lights indicate faults so you can avoid damage to your RV. 30-Amp ends have handles for easy removal. Also acts as a one time surge protector.by: Rudy R01/31/2024
best peice of equipment, saves your rv wiring.
by: Luc03/18/2018
Hello
I receive today
Some trouble with man delivery
But,it is a good product
I send you picture installation
by: RonnyC05/09/2018
It was a great, easy transaction purchasing from etrailer! The item came in a timely fashion, as told... and the item works like it’s supposed to. Very happy with my purchase, and I’m confident if I had any questions or concerns, a quick call or email will take care of my concern(s). The video review of this dogbone surge protector was very, very helpful in my search for what I needed for my camper. I will buy again, I’m positive!
by: Ronhileman07/13/2018
This appears to be exactly what I was looking for. I have not had a chance to use it on the road yet, but I connected it to our hookup at home, that I wired myself, and was reassured to see all of the correct lights light up. When I hit the road, I will be a first timer, and everything I have read strongly recommends testing circuits prior to hooking up and using surge protection. This device does both.
Ronhileman
7/20/2019
Unfortunately, we have still not hit the road, so I cannot anything new.
by: David02/09/2016
The camco power defender came much earlier then was promised . I placed my order late one evening the next took a phone call from entrailer.com c/s. The nice lady said the power defender was on back order and would be probly two weeks before they received the order and they would ship it out the same day . Sounds reasonable right ! Well here's what happened .... Five days after placing the order a package showed up from etrailer , I assumed it was the rest of the order that was in stock ( 2- tail lights and a vent lid ) but to my surprise it was the full order ! Plus the way it was packaged was nothing less then overkill which is nice to see now days . Maybe 8 lbs of product in a box rated for 100 lbs ! Now the reason that impressed me so much is , im a retired contractor from one of the largest small package companies in the world . Everyday I saw product being shipped in sub par packaging . Even shipped in the box that was ment to be displayed in the store . So to me this is kind of a big deal ! After all those years of my customers asking if I ran their package over with my truck . When it's the shipper that just doesn't care and trying to save a couple bucks this is quit refreshing ! As for the power defender , ask me in about 30 days after my wife I return from our first camp outing of the season . We have been staying in campgrounds we new had good power but now the kids are out we're heading to other places .
by: Mark03/02/2020
Hello etrailer. I rate the RV power defender and locking cable we recently purchased at 5 stars each. As a beginner RV owner, I was looking for something that was simple to understand yet confident it would do the job. The Camco 30amp Power Defender was the perfect answer. In fact, my wife and I are currently sitting at our campsite and I’m looking at the unit that shows the surge protection is on and the 30 amp campsite wiring is correct.
by: Charles, Knoxville TN12/28/2017
Hooked the 30amp dogbone with surge protector up right away, to the outlet I installed outside my house for my new camper. Anytime I hook up my new camper to a 30amp outlet it's going to be good insurance to know that the circuit is wired correctly! Great product... Best Price at etrailer! Excellent service.... thanks etrailer and Karen! I compare prices when it comes to trailer, or RV equipment. Consistently, etrailer has the best prices on the same exact items . Also, most of the time the purchased item arrives much faster then I was told it would take to get to me. (Most of the time I don't pay for delivery.) Thank you! I've been a happy customer for over three years.
by: Randy S01/22/2016
Mostly bought this to pretest outlet before plugging in my camper. It has 3 led lights on it that show the condition of the outlet. This part works just like one of those little outlet testers with the 3 lights that we have all seen for standard 20 amp outlets. It also says it has a Surge Suppressor. I can not comment on the operation of this part of the product. (How would you know if it worked?) " It does do a great job of pretesting the outlet and I have found many 30 amp plugs in campgrounds wired with the hot and neutral reversed. Even the 50/30/20 RV box I purchased at Home Depot was wired wrong. It's cheap insurance. I recommend it.
by: David 05/21/2023
Just what I wanted.
by: KHR09/29/2017
Been trailer camping for 2 years without a surge protector and electric system diagnostic tool. Glad to have one for protection and piece of mind.
by: Pat J01/16/2020
So far I’ve not had a problem with this protector. Comforting to know I’ve got the trailers circuit protected. I have not had an issue with a campgrounds electric hookup so I haven’t seen it indicating a bad circuit. Easy to use and read and has worked well in the rain. We’ve used this at a fox or so campgrounds and several times for about a week. Price was great and would purchase again
by: Arthur06/23/2020
The item is much bigger than I imagined. Seems to be heavy duty. I intend to use it during the first week of July at a campground. The most important thing for me is that it will provide information and protect my trailer electronics.
Arthur
6/28/2021
No problems. Just used it for six weeks in a row on a long trip
by: Walter05/25/2018
Fit my needs perfectly. Great product. Nothing blew out so far. We had a few lightning storms and a couple of close hits. Everything survived. Including a deeply covered, in our little queen size bed, a spastic shivering Golden Retreiver that hates water and storms.
by: jeff l.09/19/2017
Had a surge protector that failed. etrailer replaced with no problems. As always I will come back when I need more items. great to work with.
by: Rick M12/13/2020
Customer recently at RV park when lightning strike caused voltage spike, damaged several circuits in RV. A must for protecting RV AC electrical. Also analyses AC circuit quality at the RV park panel, before plugging RV into panel.
by: James06/09/2017
Very easy to use with a easy 3 light diagnosis to let you know the electrical source you are plugging into is wired correctly.
by: Robert P09/06/2016
Calling e- trailer is like calling a friend, curtious , friendly , and aim to please. Haven't used any of the items from my order yet, I will shortly . The order was on time and wrapped so good nothing was damaged .I will definitely call e- trailer for my next order.
by: Ron C.03/15/2019
Great product. This is the second Camco RV Power Analyzer that I have purchased, to give this one to a friend. And, etrailer sells these (and all their products) at a super price. Add that to the great customer service given by etrailer, and you can’t go wrong. Always love getting the things I need at etrailer.com!
by: Bob C.06/09/2019
Another good investment. No more worries with bad wiring or grounding at the pedestal. Also easy to lock around the pedestal for piece of mind so it doesn't walk away.
by: Leslie 03/19/2023
Excellent product at the right price.
by: Urben09/07/2018
we plan on using this product every time we use our travel trailer to make sure our electrical connections are safe to use, very glad to have this
by: Rick11/20/2017
Received the correct part as ordered. The part was double box packed, and arrived in good condition. Im unable to rate at this time as my trailer is in storage. It appears to be heavy duty and well made, will find out in future when its put to use. Thank you for your service it was easy and pleasant purchase experience with etrailer.
by: M.G.02/14/2017
A must have for your RV. Cheaper than the damage that can be done with a bad electrical surge!!!
by: Joe01/28/2018
This is a very well made product. Not only is it a surge protector but has the added benefit of verifying proper wiring connections. This feature comes on handy when you are hooking up to unknown or newly installed electric sources. Very good value.
by: David11/19/2020
So far, I have had no electrical problems from voltage spikes or other electrical abnormalities so in this case, 'no news is good news'.
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view full answer... - What Material is the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Made of?The Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55312 is made of weather-resistant PVC and polycarbonate. This is highly durable and sturdy material so you do not have to worry about the interior components of the circuit analyzer getting damaged. I've added a link to a video review of this part for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Does Blue Light of Camco Surge Protector # CAM55312 Mean Internal ProblemThe blue light of the Camco Surge Protector part # CAM55312 being on actually indicates that the unit is still working. If it were not coming on that would be an indicator that it is spent.
view full answer... - Multiple Power Surges Through the Camco RV Power DefenderThe 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.
view full answer... - Does Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer have a Circuit Breaker Reset DelayCamco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55312 only can tell you, by way of light indicators, if a circuit is working or not and a probable issue. The internal breaker does not have a manual switch to reset it so it will continuously cycle with minimal delay if tripped.
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view full answer... - Are the Ends of an RV Surge Protector ReplaceableIt would not be smart to replace the female and or male end on any electrical extension or adapter. If a short occured to the point where an end was burned and or melted then it will be imperative to replace the entire unit as there is most likely something else that has shorted that would either not allow the extension or adapter to work or cause another failure, perhaps more catsophic than the first. I have attached a list of our RV wiring adapters for you. Let me know if you need help...
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view full answer... - Lighting Codes of Camco RV Power Defender, part # CAM55312 ExplainedI attached a picture that has the lighting codes of the Camco RV Power Defender, part # CAM55312 explained. Two yellows mean correct wiring, one yellow most likely means you have an open ground on the outlet at your house. Is there another outlet you can try to verify if the outlet is the problem.
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view full answer... - Could 50 Amp Power Defender be Used on Trailer that Has 30 Amp PowerYes you could use the 50 amp power defender part # CAM55306 that you referenced on your 30 amp trailer but it wouldn't start protecting the circuits until more than 50 amps was put on the circuits. A better option would be a 30 amp power defender part # CAM55312.
view full answer... - Blue Light On Camco RV Power Defender CAM55312 No Longer Illuminating 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...
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- Can the Power Grip Generator Detect Wiring? The Power Grip Generator Plug, part # CAM55333 can't detect wiring or power surges. You'll want a better match for that application, which would be Camco's RV Power Defender, part # CAM55312
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view full answer... - Differences Between the Two Camco RV Power Defender UnitsThe difference between the Camco RV Power Defender 30 amp, part # CAM55312 and the Camco RV Power Defender 50 amp, part # CAM55313 is the amperage that they work on. The 50 amp variant is built for higher power drawing RVs, while the 30 amp is designed for lower power RV's. You'll want to match your particular plugs and required amperage to your RV when choosing which product to buy.
view full answer... - Does Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer 30 Amp Item # CAM55312 Reset ManuallyThe internal circuit board of the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp Item # CAM55312 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 no way to manually reset it.
view full answer... - Which 30 Amp Camco Surge Protector will Reset Itself After TriggeringThe 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. There is a version that will reset itself though and for that part number you'd want # CAM55301.
view full answer... - Which Camco RV Surge Protector Will Protect from Multiple UsesThe warranty length of the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55312 is one year and it protects you from manufacturing defects. This has a one time circuit protection like a fuse. If instead you wanted something that will protect for multiple uses we have the Camco RV Power Defender part # CAM55301 which automatically resets like a circuit breaker. This has same 1 year warranty.
view full answer... - 30 Amp Circuit Analyzer Recommendation for RV Camp Site TestingI spoke to my contact at Camco and while I have a solution for you, the part # CAM55313 that you referenced would not work for you since it is designed for 50 amp service. Instead you would need the part # CAM55312 as it is designed for 30 amps.
view full answer... - Does Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Reset Itself After a SurgeCamco does make a version of the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone # CAM55312 that does automatically reset itself with the Voltage Protector part # CAM55301 but the part # CAM55312 will only take one surge before it needs to be replaced. It's like a fuse whereas the Protector is like a breaker in that it resets. I attached a review video for the Protector for you to check out as well.
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Ronnyc
5/9/2019
Product has worked great! I’ve purchased another one for a fellow camper friend, as well!