Newbie needs generator/power advice
I'm new to RVIng, and have been full-timing for just over a year. When I purchased my 2014 Alpine, I also picked up 2 Yamaha 2000is generators that connect. The sales guys assured me it would give me ...
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This is probably late if you're flying out today but since the RV and the generators both have "floating grounds" you need to get a ground connection between the RV and the generators.
Go to a hardware store and buy a replacement 3 prong plug. Get a small wire, it doesn't need to be big, you are only having it see a connection, not carrying current. A single strand off of a stranded wire is sufficient. Connect the NEUTRAL prong to the GROUND prong. DO NOT HOOK ANY WIRE TO THE HOT PRONG! Now, plug that into an outlet ON THE GENERATOR itself.
A picture is at the bottom of this page of a previous thread.
Go to a hardware store and buy a replacement 3 prong plug. Get a small wire, it doesn't need to be big, you are only having it see a connection, not carrying current. A single strand off of a stranded wire is sufficient. Connect the NEUTRAL prong to the GROUND prong. DO NOT HOOK ANY WIRE TO THE HOT PRONG! Now, plug that into an outlet ON THE GENERATOR itself.
A picture is at the bottom of this page of a previous thread.
