Back-powering 110V system while travelling..
I know that I can, and do, use my home generator by plugging the two outlets from the genny into house outlets that are powered by different busbars in the breaker box, (after shutting off the master)...
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am 1958,
Just re-read this complete thread. At one point you were advised to plug in your shore power cable (via an extension cord) to power the TT and were cautioned to turn the converter OFF. This will work if you have an installed inverter. My guess is you don't have an installed inverter. Sounds like your looking for power for a portable inverter. Best bet is to run two 10 ga cables from you battery(ies)to the place you want to mount the inverter. You can connect the cables to the battery(ies) with spring clamps or with some other connector. They sell 16' jumper cables that you could modify on Amazon.
As for the back-feeding your house with your generator, it is easy to think you and others are safe, but unless your a trained/licensed electrician, any installation YOU do, temporary or permanent, may not meet the NEC and therefore potentially dangerous. That is why MOST places have the electrician pull a permit and have an independent inspector to verify the integrity of the installation. Unless your willing to do the ultimate stress test on your body, don't mess with things you really don't understand. I'm not trying to ride any horse, just trying to keep you and yours safe. JM2¢...
Just re-read this complete thread. At one point you were advised to plug in your shore power cable (via an extension cord) to power the TT and were cautioned to turn the converter OFF. This will work if you have an installed inverter. My guess is you don't have an installed inverter. Sounds like your looking for power for a portable inverter. Best bet is to run two 10 ga cables from you battery(ies)to the place you want to mount the inverter. You can connect the cables to the battery(ies) with spring clamps or with some other connector. They sell 16' jumper cables that you could modify on Amazon.
As for the back-feeding your house with your generator, it is easy to think you and others are safe, but unless your a trained/licensed electrician, any installation YOU do, temporary or permanent, may not meet the NEC and therefore potentially dangerous. That is why MOST places have the electrician pull a permit and have an independent inspector to verify the integrity of the installation. Unless your willing to do the ultimate stress test on your body, don't mess with things you really don't understand. I'm not trying to ride any horse, just trying to keep you and yours safe. JM2¢...
