Inverter install by dealer
I bought a new fifth wheel last year and it did not have the inverter included so I negotiated that as part of the deal.. When I pickup to the fifth wheel, they didn't have time to install it, they ju...
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joebedford wrote:
Is your 20 receptacle really directly fed from shore/generator power or is it from the 120V distribution panel?
The input from the shore power cable into the ATS lugs is double tapped from the shore power cable side to provide a 20 amp receptacle into which the new Progressive Dynamics converter/charger is plugged.
Also, do you have another ATS in the Shore power / generator block (that you've left out for simplicity) or do you manually plug shore power into the generator?
We have a TT, so the generator is external (Champion) and we do set it up using a 25ft 30 amp extension cord connected to the shore power line.
The goal of that connection is to only power the converter/charger when the shore power cable was energized.
It was a brilliant suggestion from the folks here. REALLY simplified things and made it "idiot proof"
Only thing I have to worry about is turning off the inverter if we won't be using it for an extended period...and that is only for wear and tear purposes (or we want to have the TT powered down from AC for an extended period like a really long tow).
The standby on our inverter is so low, not even worth turning on/off.
I posted the link as well, so others can follow the thought process and discussions that lead to this setup.
Did that answer your questions? ;)
Edit to add: I think this is the ATS wiring diagram.
