Automatic Transfer Switch
Iv'e decided to add a Automatic Transfer Switch to my Toy Hauler I installed a solar system with a 2000 watt Renogy Inverter several months ago. I purchased a 30amp Progressive Dynamics ATS. I ...
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All valid points.
As far as cost of this Mod goes it's actually pretty cheap compared to some of the mods I have done about $200.
If my current fridge draws too much power to run when towing with the solar I now have then so be it I will go back to Propane I simply want the option of energizing my outlets from the inside of the trailer with a flick of a switch.
If my refrigerator failed I would consider a residential fridge although I do like to use of propane when boondocking so that would be a hard choice.
At around $1400 that is an expensive option. As with a Victron inverter/charger running about the same price.
A question regarding wiring.
Most of my parts have come in and I am getting ready to wire. Not sure if the ATS will fit in the same cabinet behind the control panel. If it does it would be great as wiring would be shorter and easier. If not I will have to Put the ATS is a cabinet where the Park cable extension cord coils up.
This would add about 15 extra feet to my wire run. From the ATS I will need to run wire to the Inverter about 20 feet. I will also have to run wire from the ATS to the Converter Charger as it has to be wired to the ATS a distance of about 15 feet.
I'm planning on running 10 gauge wire. Should I use stranded 10 gauge wire (more expensive) OR a 10/3 Romex? The Wire will be routed out the floor and along the frame to their termination points. Either one will be inside flexible plastic conduit.
Any thoughts?
As far as cost of this Mod goes it's actually pretty cheap compared to some of the mods I have done about $200.
If my current fridge draws too much power to run when towing with the solar I now have then so be it I will go back to Propane I simply want the option of energizing my outlets from the inside of the trailer with a flick of a switch.
If my refrigerator failed I would consider a residential fridge although I do like to use of propane when boondocking so that would be a hard choice.
At around $1400 that is an expensive option. As with a Victron inverter/charger running about the same price.
A question regarding wiring.
Most of my parts have come in and I am getting ready to wire. Not sure if the ATS will fit in the same cabinet behind the control panel. If it does it would be great as wiring would be shorter and easier. If not I will have to Put the ATS is a cabinet where the Park cable extension cord coils up.
This would add about 15 extra feet to my wire run. From the ATS I will need to run wire to the Inverter about 20 feet. I will also have to run wire from the ATS to the Converter Charger as it has to be wired to the ATS a distance of about 15 feet.
I'm planning on running 10 gauge wire. Should I use stranded 10 gauge wire (more expensive) OR a 10/3 Romex? The Wire will be routed out the floor and along the frame to their termination points. Either one will be inside flexible plastic conduit.
Any thoughts?
