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turbojimmy
Jan 28, 2017Explorer
No - you didn't do anything wrong. You should be able to start the generator while plugged in, and plug in while the generator is running. The transfer switch isolates the 2. Plugging in while the generator is running shouldn't do anything - it will continue to use the generator power until it's shut off and then switch to the shore power. Something didn't function properly. My rig is very old so I can't help you troubleshoot other than to say that should not have happened.
EDIT: I'm assuming this was an on-board generator installed by the manufacturer and equipped with a transfer switch.
EDIT: I'm assuming this was an on-board generator installed by the manufacturer and equipped with a transfer switch.
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