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tcrespo
Explorer
Jul 25, 2023

RV Breakers Trip on Shore Power but not Generator

Hi All - new to the forum (and to RV life) - just picked up a used Class A with a 50 Amp circuit and an Onan Marquis Gold 5500 Generator. Had an electrician install a 30 AMP dedicated circuit in th...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jul 26, 2023
Are you saying that the 25' extension is a 30A or 50A extension cord? A short would cause the house CB to trip, but it could be miswired.

How is the gen connected and what is a Coach receptace? I would expect the gen to be hard wired to a transfer switch.

PER ABOVE: Make sure the 30A plug is wired for 120V. Just so you know your first post does suggest it could be wired for 240V.

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