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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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Canadian_Rainbi
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Jul 20, 2015
wa8yxm wrote:
Often start while hooked to shore.. BIGGEST DANGER.. Forgetting to unhook from shore.


That's why I never do it!

About 30 years ago I noticed something in the sideview mirror: a Power cord chasing me down the street!. Not much left of the plug. :E :S

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