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rockwind1
Explorer II
Feb 23, 2019

BAD?? using generator and honda eu2000 at the same time.

2007 attitude toyhauler 33'

i have a honda 2000 that i keep plugged into the shore power input on the trailer and i use it most of the time. but every now and then i need to use the microwave or toaster so i usually fire up the onboard generator but then i have to go outside and turn off the honda cause i am not sure what would happen to the electrical system if they were both running.

however, if i am plugged into shore power and then i turn on the onboard generator, i don't think anything happens.

so question is, can i keep the honda running while also running the onboard generator? thanks in advance.
  • rockwind1's avatar
    rockwind1
    Explorer II
    Feb 23, 2019
    time2roll wrote:
    Yes. Transfer switch isolates the power sources. Although Honda should run the microwave if not much else is running.


    i wonder how to tell if i have a transfer switch.

    the honda just barely runs the micro, you can tell the micro doesn't like it much, and it take like 2 or 3 times longer to heat up food using the honda 2000
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Feb 23, 2019
    Is your rig equipped with a transfer switch?
    If it is only one power source will operate. Which source will depend on transfer switch setup.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Feb 23, 2019
    Yes. Transfer switch isolates the power sources. Although Honda should run the microwave if not much else is running.

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