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jerseyjim
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017

No transfer switch?

2001 NationalRV Dolphin.
In storage, started the motor Ford (V-10) and the generator(Generac 5.5)

For the first time ever, NO power anywhere from the generator. Flipped all the circuit breakers I knew how to flip...still no power. Anywhere.

Called my dealer (of purchase, and they are the only ones that have ever done work on it...so I have confidence here....(never had to go back for the same thing twice). This dealer is 2 hours away. Generator was running all that time. When I left my lot, no power. When I arrived at the dealer...FULL power everywhere. Normal.

Dealer said it was most likely the transfer switch. Left the RV there for a new switch.

3 days later, they called...not only could they find nothing wrong...but said I do not HAVE a transfer switch! They hit everything with a meter. Nothing. Come get it and have a good day.

Opinions ? Knowledge?
  • I see no issue with an "unplug one source and plug in the other" OR an ATS.

    Just have to know which you have.
  • Even today some mh' s don't have a transfer switch. One either plugs in the shore pier cord or a plug from then generator. Simple setup.
  • Might have a loose connection somewhere in the generator system. It would take someone with a meter and some knowledge to troubleshoot. Might be hard to find if intermittent.
  • We had a gasser with no transfer switch, the way it was wired was actually simple and easy; when on shore power you simply plugged it in as normal. In travel mode you simply plugged the cord into a 30 amp receptacle in the cord bay. That receptacle was wired directly to the generator. Simple, easy, and zero chance of failure.