"Plug In" generator transfer switch/relay?
When we purchased our used 2017 Coachman Leprechaun Class C I failed to notice that we have to plug in the power cord into a receptacle every time after starting the generator. I didn't think of th...
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I don't remember seeing a "plug in" type ATS, although they may exist. It would be very simple to make your own if you really don't want to install one permanently.
I bought a 30 Amp on ebay last summer for around $40. It came in a metal enclosure about 7" square with knockouts for the 3 wires. It has the generator load delay circuit built in. It came with a diagram showing where to connect each of the wires.
All you would need to do is add the receptacle for your camper and 2 plugs for shore power and generator. They recommend you use wire clamps to hold the wires in the box and that you add a safety ground between the box and the camper chassis.
Very simple project.
I bought a 30 Amp on ebay last summer for around $40. It came in a metal enclosure about 7" square with knockouts for the 3 wires. It has the generator load delay circuit built in. It came with a diagram showing where to connect each of the wires.
All you would need to do is add the receptacle for your camper and 2 plugs for shore power and generator. They recommend you use wire clamps to hold the wires in the box and that you add a safety ground between the box and the camper chassis.
Very simple project.
