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Power Watchdog Gen II. The RV Surge Protector That Actually Protects Your Rig.

RV park power is not reliable. Low voltage, high voltage, open ground, reverse polarity — these faults happen at campgrounds all the time and most RVers have no idea until something expensive is already damaged. The Power Watchdog Gen II monitors your power connection continuously and cuts it off the second something goes wrong. This is not optional equipment for full-time RV life.

What It Does

• Monitors 9 fault types — high voltage, low voltage, open ground, open neutral, reverse polarity, and more
• Auto shutoff (EPO) — cuts power instantly when a fault is detected
• Auto restore — power comes back 90 seconds after conditions stabilize. No manual reset.
• WiFi and Bluetooth — connects to the Power Watchdog app on iOS and Android
• App notifications — get alerted to any fault from anywhere with cell service
• Energy consumption meter — tracks exactly how much power your rig is using
• Remote power control — turn power on or off from your phone
• Error code display — shows exactly which fault triggered the shutoff
• Replaceable surge module — if it takes a hit, replace the module not the whole unit
• Lockable clamshell — lit bay with padlock ring so nobody unplugs your rig
• 50 Amp service — built for fifth wheels and large motorhomes
• Portable — moves with you from site to site

Why This Matters

A single electrical fault can destroy your slide motor, your AC unit, your refrigerator, or your entire electrical system. RV repairs are expensive and slow. A $449 surge protector is cheap compared to a $3,000 repair bill at a campground two states from home. The Gen II does not just protect — it tells you exactly what is wrong, from your phone, in real time.

The App

The Power Watchdog app shows your current voltage, amperage, and power usage. When a fault trips the shutoff, you get a push notification with the fault code. You can also toggle power on and off remotely — useful if you're at the pool and want to check on the rig without walking back to the site.

Who Needs This

• Full-timers — plugging into different pedestals every week means more exposure to bad power
• Fifth wheel and motorhome owners on 50 Amp service
• Anyone who has ever had an RV electrical issue at a campground
• Anyone leaving their rig plugged in unattended — the app tells you if something goes wrong

This product was gifted by Power Watchdog for review. I only share products I would use in my own rig. Full disclosure.