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Dennis37
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014

Transfer Switch Location

My 2004 Pace Arrow (30A) is modified so I use a separate power input for the second a/c that comes from the gen 20 A CB output.

This has worked well for the last three years.

Now this input has no effect, and both a/c's are being powered through the normal 30A input. I can monitor the current through that input and see the increase in current as the a/c's come on line.

I assume (yep I know what that means) the 20A from the gen line goes through the xfer switch and that is my problem. If so does anyone know where it is located? Or have a wiring dig. of the system.
Thanks
  • Hopefully a fellow PA driver will come along and help you out. They put those things everywhere, mine is under the storage shelf under the bed.
  • Dennis, yours will be in the space very close behind the main breaker panel. I assume you have the Intellitec ECC system and associated transfer switch on the 20amp generator feed.

    Here is the manual for that, if you don't already have it.

    BTW - That Intellitec transfer switch is quite expensive. I replaced mine with a standard 30amp IOTA transfer switch when I had the same problem.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    On my RV when I found the transfer switch I dang near passed out in shock.. I will explain why

    I did a "Virtual" visualization of the RV. (read that all in my mind) and thought about the location of the power inlet, the location of the generator, and the location of the power distribution panel.. And thought.

    Now where would be the best place to intersect so as to not spend more money than you need on wire?

    Well, in almost eaactly that spot was a cupbord with the "lower" shelf space blocked off.. . That was it.

    I mean, who EVER heard of it being in the LOGICAL spot? (Why I was in shock)

    Today, it is still there, and the Autoformer is there too.
  • Thanks OnaQuest that was the information I needed!!

    The item is located under the bathroom sink with the C/B box. It is a black box called a "Transfer Relay Delay"
  • Dennis37 wrote:
    Thanks OnaQuest that was the information I needed!!

    The item is located under the bathroom sink with the C/B box. It is a black box called a "Transfer Relay Delay"
    That's it. Good luck.
    BTW - the IOTA switch that I used is larger than the Intellitec relay delay switch. Hope you have room for it.