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Gundog
Explorer II
Mar 10, 2022

Setting up your house to run off your RV generator?

I will start by saying I am a retired power lineman my house is setup with the proper hookup for a generator a break before make connection so it doesn't back feed the power company. My MH has a 7...
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time2roll
Nomad
Mar 11, 2022
theoldwizard1 wrote:
Neither of these are really important. Even if the generator only does 120VAC, you can safely connect L1 to L2in the cord connecting connecting the generator to the house. Everything will work (up to the limit on the generator breaker) except for 240VAC items.

I was a EE.
Yes, same as a 50/30 RV adapter.

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