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heyobie
Explorer
Jun 06, 2018

AC trips out on shore power but not when on the generator

I am renovating a 1988 TravelMaster (now Coachman) Ford E350. When I run the AC connected to outside power, the AC runs for maybe 10 minutes and trips out. The last time I tried using it I smelt ele...
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wolfe10
Explorer
Jun 06, 2018
heyobie wrote:
I had tightened all the connections before the last test. Everything looks clean at the panel. The power chord goes directly to the ATS. Removed the wire nuts and all looked good.



Sorry, I am confused. If the shore power cord is wired directly to the ATS, the wires should be secured directly to the lugs in the ATS.

Where is this "wire nut" connection located?

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