Using RV generator as backup for house?
My electricity is still on in Middle TN, no worries. But that may not always be the case in the future! If I have a transfer switch properly installed, is there any reason I can't use the RV gene...
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Ok first... I used the RV's generator as a home backup so I'm posting expierence.
How I did it: I installed a pair of 30 amp outlets and one special twist lock 30 amp on the RV (These were in a weather protected basement compartment)
Ran a heavy (8ga) 4 wire cord to the hosue where I had installed a proper matching INLET (30 amp twist lock) and a proper generator transfer switch.
Only SELECTED circuits were on the E-Panel (Transfer switch) including all but one light (A hall light we basically never used) Food storage and the Microwave/kitchen counter,, Televisions, computers, internet and other electeronics and of major importance the FURNACE.
Generator is 5500 watts at 120 volts divided into two 30 amp circuits. (Yes I know that 30 amps times two is what 7200 watts) but the total draw was under 4,000 for both legs on my house.
I did not put the dryer or the central air on the E-Panel (though additional circuits on the panel could take them) as they are 240 volt and the generator can not power them. But for sure it powered the rest of the house.
How I did it: I installed a pair of 30 amp outlets and one special twist lock 30 amp on the RV (These were in a weather protected basement compartment)
Ran a heavy (8ga) 4 wire cord to the hosue where I had installed a proper matching INLET (30 amp twist lock) and a proper generator transfer switch.
Only SELECTED circuits were on the E-Panel (Transfer switch) including all but one light (A hall light we basically never used) Food storage and the Microwave/kitchen counter,, Televisions, computers, internet and other electeronics and of major importance the FURNACE.
Generator is 5500 watts at 120 volts divided into two 30 amp circuits. (Yes I know that 30 amps times two is what 7200 watts) but the total draw was under 4,000 for both legs on my house.
I did not put the dryer or the central air on the E-Panel (though additional circuits on the panel could take them) as they are 240 volt and the generator can not power them. But for sure it powered the rest of the house.
