Can I Use the Power Watchdog Surge Protector w/the Power Center Surge Protector and Voltage Booster?
Updated 12/17/2025 | Published 12/13/2025
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Question:
Just bought a 2026 Keystone Cougar half ton. I am looking into surge protectors and was wondering if I get the watchdog HU74ZR do I need the HU82VR also or is that just overkill?
asked by: Shawn
Expert Reply:
Hey Shawn, congrats on the new 5th wheel trailer. The Watchdog Power Center Surge Protector and Voltage Booster item # HU74ZR is all you're going to need. Adding in the Power Watchdog Surge Protector item # HU82VR would be redundant. The item # HU74ZR has all the surge protector features and is a voltage booster.
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Bud
12/17/2025
I wanted to hard wire ours in the basement but it was too tall. The plan was to lay it down but after seeing it in person I thought I probably shouldn't. I was able to remove the handle and now it fits. :).
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Garry
12/15/2025
You're right. If you have the new Power Center it is a all-in-one unit now.