This portable surge protector will keep your RV electronics safe from power spikes and alert you instantly if there are any other problems. Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi monitor your system from anywhere around the globe via a smartphone app.
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Hello, everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at this portable 30-amp Gen II Power Watchdog surge protector with Bluetooth and wifi. Now, this is a 30-amp surge protector, which will prevent damage to your RV from any power spikes and sustained high or low voltage. Then on the inside they have a surge protection module that'll give you 2,300 joules of protection in case of a lightning strike. And what's nice about that module, they make it very easy to replace it in case it wears out, so you don't have to replace your entire unit. You can just go in there and replace that module and you're ready to go.
They do offer a free smartphone app for iOS and Android, which will connect via built-in Bluetooth and wifi to help monitor your system and turn it on and off. And they make it really easy to pair with your device by just scanning this QR code on the front here. Once you scan that QR code, it'll allow you to pair to this. This will monitor volts, amps and watts in real time to keep an eye on your power draw. And it'll even give you push notifications when the voltage is outside of acceptable customizable ranges.
Now, right on the front here, it offer's easy-to-see indicators, which will show you if there's a problem and what that problem is. The watch star logo right here will actually light up white if your power is steady. If it lights up red, that's telling you there's an error. And right down here in the LED display, they'll indicate an error code, and it's very simple. What you can do is just go to the side of the box right here and they have a legend here with all the error codes, so right away you can be able to look at what the code shows and what the problem is.
Also, the lights on these displays can be dimmed via your mobile app. This does offer a fault history, which can record up to 10 faults. It does have a timestamp to provide detailed information on the shutdown. Now the housing right here, it is IP65 rated for weatherproof protection against dust and rain. Do you notice on the cord up here, it has this metal bracket around the cord, and that'll provide a secure place to attach a cable lock to.
Now, the unique feature on this is it's a side-entry receptacle and cover, so it helps relieve stress on your receptacle connection. Basically what you'd be able to see is I can pop open this hinge, and then if you look, there's your side receptacle, pop off your cap and there's where you put the plug in. And you'll be able to see on the bottom, you can see the part where your cords will hang down through there. Once you plug it in there, when you're not using it, just put the cap back on it and then you can close your door just like that. And what's nice, because it's a side-entry receptacle, of course when you plug it in, it'll relieve a lot of stress on your cord. And, also, the nice thing is if you look at the very top right up here, that little white dot, that's actually a light, an integrated light can be turned on for nighttime visibility. And you'll notice it's a door is clamshell bay door, and it has a ring on it right here that when you close it, it'll line up with a ring right here. And it's big enough to put a padlock through there, so it'll give you an extra layer of security to prevent any tampering alongside with the standard lock rig we mentioned on the cable. Now the amps on this is 30 amps. Maximum watts is 3,600 watts, and the energy dissipation is 2,300 joules. But that should do it for a look at the portable 30-amp Gen II Power Watchdog surge protector with Bluetooth and wifi.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1006 Customer Reviews)
This portable surge protector will keep your RV electronics safe from power spikes and alert you instantly if there are any other problems. Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi monitor your system from anywhere around the globe via a smartphone app.So far so good not able to use for a while hope it up to the job
I got my new Watch Dog surge protector right away, thanks George and the rest of you at trailer. A loose connection maybe to blame for replacing my old yeller one, but after 6 years it was time to upgrade to something better and I chose this because of all the videos and magazines and the Quartzsite rv show. I chose etrailer because of the customer service has always be great for me, thanks again everyone.
Easy to use. Love the fact you can replace the surge module. I bought an extra to have on hand (about $40). The surge protector being replaced by the Watchdog was a one and done. It was fried and no way to replace a module. Used a little over a year, so $300+ dollars down the drain.
After hard wiring this into my electrical bay, everything has worked as designed.
I like the App and the ability to track kWh and line voltage.
The Watch Dog is a great surge protector and ems. Installs easily. The toughest part was reconnecting to my distribution panel due to very tight space. Other than that all went well and is working properly. I really like that if I get a surge the Watch Dog will shut down and protect my camper but unlike the Surge Guard I will not have to purchase a new unit, just the circuit board at a much lower price than a whole new unit. Great job Huges Autoformers on the designing of this unit. I only wish I would have gotten this instead of the Surge Guard.
This device provides valuable information for awareness of power usage in our 30 Amp RV. This allows more efficient operation of the electrical supply so that we can manage 120 volt AC equipment to avoid tripping breakers.
We feel real secure in this product. Has always worked just as it is supposed to. Glad we purchased a product we can repair if blown instead of having to purchase a new surge protector after an event.
Just received the Watchdog Surge Protector yesterday afternoon. Plugged it in and seems to be working fine. Have yet to load the app but I anticipate no problem in doing so. Etrailer has been excellent in their communication and service.
Easily connects with Bluetooth. It has saved us on several occasions! Reverse polarity twice. It gives us comfort to have such a great product
Hardware looks sturdy and well constructed. Would like to have the face of the display aligned with the front of the connector, but I think I can remedy that. I'll unscrew the connectors, add some silicone grease to the O-rings (I hope that I find) inside, and put it back together square.
Software could be better. The one most important metric I'm looking for is peak Amperage when my A/C starts up, and I'm not getting a good number there. The display doesn't update continuously, and the peak power usage is just a moment in time, so I get a reading just before the peak and another reading just after the peak.
Would be great if the iPhone app was upgraded to give an option for "Peak Level" like is common on audio devices. That, or a line graph of the last minute or so, with a Y-Axis where I could find the Amps at the peak.
Two stars deducted for the lack of a vital software feature and a slightly sloppy assembly. For the money, I'd expect both.
Power Watchdog works as advertised. I love the Bluetooth connection to my phone that indicates power consumption. Installation was a breeze, other than the 50 Amp motorhome wire that is a tad stiff. Instructions were very clear.
After a year I have had no issues. Luckily I haven't had to use the protection, but nice to know it is there. I find that I use the app much more than I anticipated. It helped me track down an issue I was having with my converter. The Bluetooth connection is reliable and the app is straight forward and simple to use.
The unit works great! It transfers power to the RV almost immediately!!!
The previous protector was slow to diagnosis the power supply and let it into the RV!!! Drove me crazy!!! ??
The WiFi App also works great,,, very Informative, the display organized well!
While we have yet to be in foul Wx, or plugged into bad power, and no real testing, given its performance thus far, I have to think this unit will protect the RV!!!
Would I buy another one,,, You Bettcha ??
Scotty
I use this surge protector on our 5th wheel. The BT capability allows me to monitor power usage remotely and ensure my trailer is protected.
I wanted to add a surge protector with the emergency shut down after my Hughes Autoformer and this worked great. I chose this one since it had plug ends and could be easily disconnected if there were ever to be a problem with a in my electical compartment.
Received the Watchdog in the specified time window . Took it camping the next day . It is plugged in and doing its job well as I type . Seems to be a great product !!!!
etrailer has once again provided excellent communication and customer service.
Have used a few times. No issues but haven't come across a malfunctioning power pedestal yet. App works well. Item is a bit bulky though and plug can rest on the ground depending on pedestal height.
Etrailer.com has customer service first! Lowest price and best service I've experienced. This unit is essential to protect your rig and yes, it's pricey, but compare it to the cost of burning up your AC due to low power at your pedestal. Worth every penny
A must for any RV. The fluctuation in current levels is greater than you think and our surge protector gives peace of mind knowing that the electrical systems in our RV are protected. Our rig was plugged into a vacation home that we had traveled to and the 120 volt circuit consistently dropped below 104 volts at night and our watchdog kicked in to shut off power and then restarted when current levels rose. Highly recommend. Don
Love this protector, does exactly what it needs to do: PROTECT! This last summer we took a 4th month trip in our RV and ran into a lot of sketchy power posts, luckily this protector kept our RV safe. Heavy? Yes. Hard to store as the cable is vey stiff? Yes. Would I still use 100% of the time? YES!
Good rv plug flip cover helps keeps connection dry. App on my phone works well on bluetooth when near the unit/rv. WiFi connection lets you check from anywhere as long as the unit sees a WiFi connection and your phone has one to linkup. AKA Hughes Model PWD30EPOW (WatchDog Gen II). Good price for this model.
Works great. We needed to replace our existing surge protector after an incident at an electrical hook up site. The price on this was perfect and all the great reports we’ve heard made our purchase a no brainer.
Glad to finally have my 5th wheel protected from power surges. E-trailer made the ordering process so simple and fast. Product arrived a day earlier than expected. Will definately order again... Thank you for the prompt service.. 5-Stars!!!
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