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dennislanier
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013

Transfer switch on Class C

Just back from a very frustrating and abbreviated trip to the mountains of North Carolina. Yesterday I returned to my 2004 Jayco Granite Ridge Class C. It was very warm inside, so I turned on the AC and took a shower. Shortly after getting out of the shower, the power to the MH went completely out. I checked the usual suspects (power cord, GFCI, pedestal, breakers, etc). I smelled a burnt odor after coming back inside and started looking around.

Under the bed is where the converter, breaker panel, transfer switch live. I removed the cover to the transfer switch and found the source of the burnt odor. Three of the wires inside the switch were burned badly (insulation melted) etc.

After coming back home since no service was available at that location, I see some information about a recall of Iota ITS-50R transfer switch. Is anyone familiar with how this recall works, what it covers, etc. I will continue to research but any information anyone has about this would be much appreciated. Sorry for the long post.
  • I plan to call Jayco this morning to see if they have any information on it. Also, the switch can be used for 50 amps, hence the model number ITS-50R. I am not familiar with electrical systems, so I will have it repaired by a pro whether it is covered by a recall or not. Thanks for the responses.
  • The IOTA recall is for 50 amp transfer switch. Your Jayco probably has a 30 amp transfer switch.
    I have seen many post on transfer switch failures. Most common is bad/loose connections. Your transfer switch may be OK. But needs new wires to repair burnt ones. If you are not familiar with electrical wiring. Have repairs done by a experienced tech that knows RV wiring repair it.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    From the little I could glean:

    1. IOTA seems to be out of the Transfer Switch Business

    2. The Switch in questions seems to be 50-amp and with a Class C yours is probably 30-amp

    3. Replacements seem to be being done by the RV builders not IOTA

    Maybe somebody else has more on this.