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wa8yxm
Jan 05, 2018Explorer III
How to convert ANY transfer switch to PLUG IN.
You need an Automatic Transfer Switch (30 or 50 amp matching your RV)
Option 1: Two male pigtails (30 or 50 amp same as RV) and one Female (likewise)
A way to LABEL the male plugs (paint or P-Touch)
Hook the FEMALE pigtail to the LOAD terminals on the ATS
Hook one male to GENERATOR.. label this plug GENERATOR or G
Hook the other to MAIN/SHORE terminals Label S or Shore
Seal it up in a box. job done
Option 2
IF your RV has a shore cord that is ATTACHED you may find a spot where you can cut it, use the part continuing into the RV in place of the FEMALE pigtail above
Use the part you cut off in place of the SHORE
And only use a single short pigtale (NOTE: get one with a plug that matches the generator if you do this) for the Generator (or have one made up sepcial, any electrical supply can do it)
NOTE: Pay attention to wire colors.
You need an Automatic Transfer Switch (30 or 50 amp matching your RV)
Option 1: Two male pigtails (30 or 50 amp same as RV) and one Female (likewise)
A way to LABEL the male plugs (paint or P-Touch)
Hook the FEMALE pigtail to the LOAD terminals on the ATS
Hook one male to GENERATOR.. label this plug GENERATOR or G
Hook the other to MAIN/SHORE terminals Label S or Shore
Seal it up in a box. job done
Option 2
IF your RV has a shore cord that is ATTACHED you may find a spot where you can cut it, use the part continuing into the RV in place of the FEMALE pigtail above
Use the part you cut off in place of the SHORE
And only use a single short pigtale (NOTE: get one with a plug that matches the generator if you do this) for the Generator (or have one made up sepcial, any electrical supply can do it)
NOTE: Pay attention to wire colors.
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