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Tazz3069
Explorer
Jan 22, 2017

Transfer Switch

I am wondering if anyone can help me out. I own a 2016 Pacific Coach Works Power Lite F295 toy hauler. I am installing a Xantrex inverter/charger. I can not find the transfer switch for this thing. I have asked the dealer and they have no idea. I emailed the manufacturer, and they have not responded. I tried to follow thee wires, but they are hidden behind the insulation. I need to connect the input of the inverter/charger to the output of the transfer switch. Can anyone help help me locate the transfer switch plz.

Mark
Toy Haulers
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 22, 2017
    Model number of the Xantrex unit as some have built in transfer switch. Branch circuit from 120 volt distribution panel would go to input of Xantrex then out put of unit would go to dedicated inverter circuits.
    Does your rig have a genset built in?
  • Tazz3069's avatar
    Tazz3069
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2017
    Xantrex 458 series 81-2530-12 I was told that I need to go from the transfer switch output to the inverter input. I was going to go from the Junction box where smy shore power/generator plug is located.
  • Y-Guy's avatar
    Y-Guy
    Moderator
    Jan 22, 2017
    Mark, on my previous Raptor the transfer switch was behind a removable panel in the front storage compartment very near where the 50amp cord plugged into. My guess is that it will be located in s similar place on yours, between the generator and the plug in.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Jan 22, 2017
    Transfer switch and generator/shore plug box? So you plug either the gen into a receptacle or you plug the shore power cord? If so doesn't sound to me like you have a transfer switch. Unless I'm missing something.
  • Tazz3069's avatar
    Tazz3069
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2017
    wildtoad wrote:
    So you plug either the gen into a receptacle or you plug the shore power cord? If so doesn't sound to me like you have a transfer switch. Unless I'm missing something.


    Now that makes sense. I thought so. Then I was right. That means that I will need to hook up my input 120v power at the shore power cord. My shore power cord goes into a Junction box. I can tap into there.
  • otrfun's avatar
    otrfun
    Explorer II
    Jan 23, 2017
    If you connect the converter directly to the output of the transfer switch (or the shore power source), were you planning on installing a breaker for the converter?

    The output of the transfer switch (or shore power source) typically goes to the input of the 120 volt breaker/fuse panel. Every converter I've seen is connected to a breaker on the 120 volt breaker/fuse panel.

    Of course, maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're trying to do.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 23, 2017
    The power must come off a branch circuit breaker in the distribution panel not off the transfer switch.
  • Tazz3069's avatar
    Tazz3069
    Explorer
    Jan 23, 2017
    I installed a dual 30amp fuse inline already. I just needed to connect to the 120V input source. Tech Support is the one who told me to connect after the transfer switch. I dont think they understood that I have a generator in the unit.
  • otrfun's avatar
    otrfun
    Explorer II
    Jan 23, 2017
    Tazz3069 wrote:
    I installed a dual 30amp fuse inline already. I just needed to connect to the 120V input source. Tech Support is the one who told me to connect after the transfer switch. I dont think they understood that I have a generator in the unit.
    Regardless whether there is a generator and/or transfer switch installed or not, I have never seen any 120 volt device on a travel trailer (with the sole exception of a transfer switch) that was not wired/connected post breaker via the main 120 volt breaker/distribution panel.

    Why use inline fuses when you have a breaker/distribution panel?

    EDIT: If you're talking about using inline fuses on the DC OUTput of the inverter/converter, please disregard 2nd paragraph.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 23, 2017
    Look at page 25 of the manual. Connect to 20 ampere breaker in distribution panel. Listed under AC input.
    xantrex manual
    I do not know where a 30 amp dual fuse would be installed. You would need a much larger ampere fuse then 30 amp for 12 DC input.

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