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rvluckyorwhat
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Jul 19, 2015

starting engine while plugged in to short power

I recently read an article entitled "20 Tricks of the Trade" (for RVers) and one of the items said "Never start your vehicle or run the generator while you are plugged into shore power." While starti...
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rvten
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Jul 19, 2015
Been RVing from 60,s never had a prob,. Starting engine while plugged in. See no prob. either.

Gen will over ride shore power conn.
Just hope your auto transfer switch is working as it should.

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