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Hughes Autoformers RV Surge Protectors - Surge Protector - HU42VR Review

Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we take a look at the portable 30 amp gen two power watchdog surge protector with Bluetooth and WiFi and also the emergency power off. Now this is a 30 amp surge protector. They'll prevent any damage to your RV from power spikes and sustained high or low voltage. The surge protection module, which is on the inside, offers 2300 joules of… see more >

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Is The Power Watchdog Surge Protector App Free To Use?

Hey Donald, Nope! The Bluetooth/WiFi app is free to download and free to use with the portable Watchdog Surge Protector #HU42VR. There will be a QR code on the front of the surge protector that you simply scan and it will get you all set up. I have…

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Travel Door Latch for 9.8 Cu. Ft. GE Appliances RV Refrigerator with Top Freezer

Hey Patrick, thanks for the measurement. The Travel Door Latch for GE Appliances RV Refrigerator item #GE98FR has mounting holes 1-3/16" on center. It's designed for the 9.8 Cu. Ft. GE Appliances RV Refrigerator with Top Freezer item #GE58FR…

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What is the Difference Between the Power Watchdog #HU67FR and #HU42VR?

Hello Kevin, Thanks for writing in. The main difference between the Power Watchdog Surge Protectors #HU67FR and #HU42VR comes down to the monitoring capability, housing design, and surge protection rating. The #HU67FR is the newer Generation 2 model.…

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Can The Lights Of The Hughes Autoformers Watchdog Surge Protector Be Dimmed

Hey Sean, The Hughes Autoformers Adhesive Dimmer Shade #HU28VR is exactly what you need. This shade just has a 3M backing to stick to your Watchdog Surge Protector #HU67FR (30amp) or #HU87FR (50 amp) to dim the LED's to something more acceptable.…

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30 Amp Surge Protector With Replaceable Module

Hey Michael! Since you were looking at the SoftStartRV Soft Start #SSR54FR are you wanting that built in as well? The Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs #AS94FR is a soft start and surge protector all in one. If you aren't…

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Hi Tony, thanks for writing in and yes, we can 100% get your 2023 Jeep Wrangler set up to be flat towed behind your Holiday Rambler motorhome. To make it easy to order I'll go ahead and list everything out for you. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster…

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Are Replacement 30 Amp Rings at End of RV Plug Universal

Hey Virgil, thanks for reaching out! The threaded ring will have the same thread dimensions, but all of the replacement rings we carry are designed to fit with specific plugs so you'll either have to wire in the matching plug, or just replace the…

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The correct replacement surge module is going to depend on which of the 30 amp Power Watchdog surge protectors you have. It will be one of the following: - 30 Amp Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth #HU97FR uses Replacement Surge…

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Are Replacement Surge Modules Available For Hughes Autoformers Power Watchdog Surge Protectors

The Surge Modules for Hughes Autoformers Power Watchdog surge protectors are available but they are specific so to each model so you'll want ensure that you're getting the correct one. The #HU58FR is compatible with the portable #HU87FR and…

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Is Power Watchdog Surge Protector HU72VR Gen II?

Hello Kimberly, thanks for reaching out. Yes! The Power Watchdog Surge Protector #HU72VR is indeed the Gen II Surge Spike Protector with Bluetooth, WiFi, and Emergency Shut-Off.

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Yes, we do and we actually have three different sizes. I have listed them below: 10 ft - Extension Hose for SewerSolution Macerator System item #278-SS02 15 ft - Extension Hose for SewerSolution Macerator System item #SS15 25 ft - Extension Hose for…

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