adding second shore power receptacle
Hi, I have a Keystone Cougar 293SAB. The shore power cord is at the back of the trailer. When I travel with a generator, it sits in the back of the F350 close to the cab. Each time I want to use th...
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TakingThe5th wrote:Bumpyroad wrote:TakingThe5th wrote:
RoyB's comments reminded me of a prior Class C which had a built-in generator. The shore power compartment which held the cord also had a female receptacle which was wired to the generator. The cord was plugged into this receptacle when stowed and you were ready for generator use. If you wanted shore power you simply unplugged and moved the plug to the pedestal. A simple and elegant solution that you might be able to use.
that was the arrangement on my first motor home, a flair. the best non-fail system IMHO. the only disadvantage would be if the campground electricity went out at night in a rainstorm, I would have to go out, unplug from the post and plug it in.
bumpy
... and only if you needed the air conditioner. Most everything else was 12 volt and could wait until morning.
you are correct.
bumpy
