Hughes Watchdog EMS

[waynetaylor55]

Just installed the Hughes Autoformers Watchdog EMS with Auto Shut off and Blue Tooth notifications. I just found the shore power wire underneath the dinette seat, cut it (after making sure I was not connected to shore power or have the generator running!), trimmed back each side, slid them in, tightened them down and screwed the provided bolts into the wall.

[Bob Denman]

It's looking good, and I bet the peace of mind it gives you; feels even better!

[waynetaylor55]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

It's looking good, and I bet the peace of mind it gives you; feels even better!

It certainly does! My son-in-law had his toy hauler partially fried at a campground. I think these things should be standard equipment. Literally took me 30 minutes to install.

[Bob Denman]

Since I'm not as handy as you: I got the plug-in version from Progressive...
(Sorry to hear about your Son-in-Law's problem!)

[waynetaylor55]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Since I'm not as handy as you: I got the plug-in version from Progressive...
(Sorry to hear about your Son-in-Law's problem!)

I just wanted one less thing to worry about (theft) while I'm on the road.

[Bob Denman]

(I chain mine to the pedestal...)

[paulwadley]

I am like Bob and have the plug in model from Progressive. I cable lock it to the pedestal and to my 30 amp plug end. Cheap insurance.


Paul

[Badmanrick]

I have the 50 amp Hughes Watchdog EPO. And cable lock it to the pedestal. I previously had a Progressive but you have to replace it every time a surge hits it.
With the Hughes you just replace the internal surge module for about $35.00.

[Campnjoe]

Originally Posted by Badmanrick

I have the 50 amp Hughes Watchdog EPO. And cable lock it to the pedestal. I previously had a Progressive but you have to replace it every time a surge hits it.
With the Hughes you just replace the internal surge module for about $35.00.

Same here. I had the progressive 30 amp and liked it, but when we upgraded to 50amp I picked up the watchdog. I really liked the replaceable surge module.

[fattner]

Sorry for asking a stupid ?,,, so does that unit take the place of the surge protector that you would use outside the coach at a camp ground ?

[Badmanrick]

Hughes makes two versions of the Watchdog EPO. A fixed mount. And a standard pedestal mount exterior unit. I have the exterior pedestal mount unit. Check out Amazon -
Hughes Autoformer Watchdog EPO

[waynetaylor55]

Originally Posted by fattner

Sorry for asking a stupid ?,,, so does that unit take the place of the surge protector that you would use outside the coach at a camp ground ?

Yes. One less thing to have to hook up and worry about.

[jasmantle]

Originally Posted by waynetaylor55

Yes. One less thing to have to hook up and worry about.

In my world, one less thing to leave behind.

[Badmanrick]

For all who don’t want to worry about something else to pickup. I suggest you get the fixed mount version then all you need to do is plug your cord in. But that’s the same thing I do because I keep my surge protector connected to the cord all the time. So it goes into the compartment with the power coats. Each to their own.