Adding Another Shore Power Input
I mounted my generator on the rear rack of my 5'r and it worked great during our trip to the NoCal Coast last week. Just run the cables on the ground, hook 'em up and start the Genny. I was think...
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I wouldn't use less than a 10-gauge cord.
The transfer switch is perhaps the most convenient but it's another possible failure item.
The cheapest and arguably safest way is the outlet installed in or next to your original shorepower cord compartment, with wiring going back to the rear to a plug that goes into your generator.
You simply plug your shorepower cord into either the generator or the shorepower, there's zero possibility of ever cross-connecting both at same time.
That's something I like having full manual control over and easy visual confirmation of what is connected to what.
The transfer switch is perhaps the most convenient but it's another possible failure item.
The cheapest and arguably safest way is the outlet installed in or next to your original shorepower cord compartment, with wiring going back to the rear to a plug that goes into your generator.
You simply plug your shorepower cord into either the generator or the shorepower, there's zero possibility of ever cross-connecting both at same time.
That's something I like having full manual control over and easy visual confirmation of what is connected to what.
