adding second shore power receptacle

relaxin wrote:
you would need a transfer switch so when one is plugged in the other does not become live and dangerious.

or you could rewire and relocate it completely

"NO" - to the first statement.

"YES" - to the second. Takes care of the first, AND - besides being closer to the truck - puts the power cord closer to most pedestals!
However, wouldn't call it a "rewire"!
Requires one cut (of the feed to the shore power) and adding appropriate connectors.

NO possibility of back-feed, etc. NO transfer switch req'd!..:W

The power center for my 5th is in a *front* compartment.
As with most 5ers, the shore-power connection is at the *rear*.
Most pedestals are approx opposite the *center* of the RV.

*If* the OP has a 50amp -as I do- that means dragging the "anaconda"
around every time to hook up (if you want 50amp service)..:(

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Solution - *Manual* Transfer Switch, with "options":
Wired in a male plug on a short pig tail from the power center.
Note: Only *one* male plug.
It can be connected to any *one* of:
The female on the previous wiring to the rear shore power connection.
The female on the 12V powered cord reel with 50 amp cord.
The female (w/adapter) on a 30amp cord for gen in the pickup bed.
(or use the 50amp cord w/adapter)

I also can place my PI EMS between any of the above.

The powered cord reel is on the "pedestal side" inside the compt on that side - with a small "door" for the cord when the compt is closed.
Pull out the amount of cord required, push button to retract.

Best gadget or gizmo I ever purchased! Pricey - but it can go to my next RV if I desire..:C

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BTW -on edit:
The above is just a variation of the diagram in Ken Lenger's blog for his "on-board" generator installation.

Here

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