Surge Protector?

I am seeking a surge device however I have also heard that some of the hard wired protectors block generator power. I dry camp as much as wet camp, and also have 428 watts pv on the roof, but that shouldnt matter. I would like to have it hard wired as its one less hing to do as opposed to plug in portables. Portables I just wouldnt plug it in with the genny.

Does anyone have any experience with using portable generators and hard wired surge protecters??