Hughes Autoformer power booster and surge protector

[kerry4951]

I recently purchased a 30 Amp Hughes Autoformer power booster, Mdl RV2130. Prior to this, I was using a Surge Guard Mdl 34730 unit for just surge and spike protection. I was wondering has anyone ever used both? I am thinking of plugging the Surge Guard first into the park power pedestal, and then plugging the Autoformer into the Surge Guard before any power enters the RV. I know the Autoformer does have some limited surge protection, but Im thinking by hooking up both of them I might have the best of both worlds. Does anyone use both working together?

[kerry4951]

therink
Thanks for the reply. What you just said makes much sense. I never thought of that. My Surge Guard is suppose to shut off at 102-104 volts so that could be a problem. Thanks for enlightening me.

[therink]

No reason why you can't. I also have a Hughes Autoformer 50amp, but don't have a surge protector. If I recall the surge protector may cut off power if the voltage gets to low, therefore negating the benefit of the Autoformer, which is to boost voltage in low voltage situations.