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evy
Explorer
Feb 13, 2016

Quick electrical question : transfer switch vs charger

Ok here's a little question for you guys, but first here's a quick resume of my story. I'm building my camper van on a Ford E250 extended platform with high top. Haven't bought any electrical st...
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YC_1
Nomad
Feb 13, 2016
You do not need an automatic transfer switch. If you install a 30 amp outlet in your power cord storage area and connect the generator to that, assuming it is an onboard generator, then you can just plug the shoreline cord into that. This eliminates one device.

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