When we purchased our used 2017 Coachman Leprechaun Class C I failed to notice that we have to plug in the power cord into a receptacle every time after starting the generator. I didn't think of this or notice the sticker stating this at the time of...
Why Does Camping World Advertise Items they don't have in stock?Numerous times I've gone into the CW store in Vacaville, CA only to find out the advertised items, from their mailings, are out of stock.I always get the same answer from employees : "oh...
We stayed at Croton Point Park (Westchester County Parks) for a week in early May 2017.It is a county park with beaches, trails and RV campsites on the Hudson River about an hour north of New York City (by commuter train).The commuter train is 1.5 mi...
We are planning a 6 wk + trip next month.I have been waiting for the new Garmin 770 RV gps, but the release has been delayed.I hate to wait until the last minute to buy something in case it becomes defective or some other problem before we leave.Any ...
j-d wrote:I'd be afraid to use a pair of SPDT relays in place of a single DPDT. I can't draw a diagram to back the thought up, but it seems that if one relay "picked" and the other did not (say a coil failure), we could end up with problems.As you de...
Jim@HiTek wrote:Here's that schematic of a home built ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch). It can be either a single DPDT, or two SPDT relays with the coils (and only the coils) wired in parallel. They can be 30 amp too if you tend to be frugal with elec...
Dutch_12078 wrote:Jim@HiTek wrote:It's simplicity itself.You just need a small Square D box with wiring knockouts, a 120 Volt coil DPST continuous duty relay, a few wire clamps and wire nuts.You wire the Hot and Neutral of the incoming 30 amp cable t...
Tal/IL wrote:I'm sure you can find an electrician to install it. But, is it worth the $$$? I just leave my cord plugged into the generator receptacle any time I am not hooked to shore power. When I unhook and stow the cable, I just plug it in. If I d...
