Comments on: Automatic transfer switches. Part 11 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brett Bernier http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-91458 Brett Bernier Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:47:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-91458 I have a Honda e2000 and a 2009 Carriage Cameo 35SB3. The 5r has the "generator prep" option. There is a junction box in the forward storage compartment for the generator. I carry my generator in the back of my truck. Can I, and if so, how do I connect a line from that junction box to a 20 amp plug that will go into my generator. As of now, I have to run a long extension cord from my truck to the 50 amp power cord with two step down plugs (50 to 30 and 30 to 20). Thanks I have a Honda e2000 and a 2009 Carriage Cameo 35SB3. The 5r has the “generator prep” option. There is a junction box in the forward storage compartment for the generator. I carry my generator in the back of my truck. Can I, and if so, how do I connect a line from that junction box to a 20 amp plug that will go into my generator. As of now, I have to run a long extension cord from my truck to the 50 amp power cord with two step down plugs (50 to 30 and 30 to 20).
Thanks

]]> By: Lorne http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-8422 Lorne Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:37:01 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-8422 Hi I have a question that involves using my Honda eu 2000. I recently purchased a 2005 Beaver coach. We do a fair amount of dry camping so I would like to plug the coach into my Honda for watching TV and other light duties. When I plug into the Honda nothing happens. Someone told me it is because the coach systems detects that I am plugged into ac power that is not grounded the same way a house is ( the design of the Honda generator being an inverted power or something along that line) . I am told I need to make up a pigtail to cross the neutral and ground in the plug of the generator which will cure the problem. Have you ever heard of this? Hoping someone can advise me of a fix. I can plug the coach into any 110 plug from the house and everything works, it is only when I plug the Honda in that it won't accept power. ///// Thanks Hi
I have a question that involves using my Honda eu 2000. I recently purchased a 2005 Beaver coach. We do a fair amount of dry camping so I would like to plug the coach into my Honda for watching TV and other light duties. When I plug into the Honda nothing happens. Someone told me it is because the coach systems detects that I am plugged into ac power that is not grounded the same way a house is ( the design of the Honda generator being an inverted power or something along that line) . I am told I need to make up a pigtail to cross the neutral and ground in the plug of the generator which will cure the problem.

Have you ever heard of this? Hoping someone can advise me of a fix. I can plug the coach into any 110 plug from the house and everything works, it is only when I plug the Honda in that it won’t accept power. ///// Thanks

]]> By: Drew Armstrong http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-3151 Drew Armstrong Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:06:59 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-3151 I have a question... I am wondering if a standard Onan 7.5 can be outfitted with a 220 receptacle? I have a couple of 220 tools and will be pulling a trailer with my "shop" inside to allow for me to work on homes in the mountains where there is no power and know that a 50 amp service is pulling down single phase 220 so can I pop a 30 amp 220 breaker in there somewhere and have this available... sorry it is not totally on target subject wise... Drew I have a question… I am wondering if a standard Onan 7.5 can be outfitted with a 220 receptacle? I have a couple of 220 tools and will be pulling a trailer with my “shop” inside to allow for me to work on homes in the mountains where there is no power and know that a 50 amp service is pulling down single phase 220 so can I pop a 30 amp 220 breaker in there somewhere and have this available… sorry it is not totally on target subject wise…

Drew

]]> By: Scott C http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-2367 Scott C Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:33:20 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-2367 Wanted to mention that if you add a transfer switch for the inverter, make SURE you isolate its neutral from all other neutrals from the house and generator sides. In your fuse panel, make SURE that each side has its own isolated neutral bar. Do NOT connect them all together or you will fry your inverter if connected to house power or the generator is running. Wanted to mention that if you add a transfer switch for the inverter, make SURE you isolate its neutral from all other neutrals from the house and generator sides. In your fuse panel, make SURE that each side has its own isolated neutral bar. Do NOT connect them all together or you will fry your inverter if connected to house power or the generator is running.

]]> By: Scott C http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-2323 Scott C Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:44:26 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-2323 This is from a post I made on the Tech Issues Forum several months ago, show the wiring for my two transfer switches, one for gen/house and the other for inverter/AC source: http://www.pbase.com/stacaz/image/86585113 This is from a post I made on the Tech Issues Forum several months ago, show the wiring for my two transfer switches, one for gen/house and the other for inverter/AC source:

http://www.pbase.com/stacaz/image/86585113

]]> By: Tom Blackburn http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-2214 Tom Blackburn Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:46:05 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-2214 I boon dock and rarely if ever use shore power. My AC needs are minimal (TV, computer, micowave and toaster) I have a Honda 2000eu generator plus a 750 watt inverter. The only time I need to use the generator is for the toaster and/or the microwave. Currently, I switch between the two sources of AC by plugging the power cord from the trailer into either the generator or the invertor (never both at the same time) To switch sources, I must get out of the trailer and physically plug/unplug the trailer power cord. My question is this: Can I wire the inverter and generator outputs to a switch inside the trailer that will accomplish the same thing? I'm new to this site, and hope this is an appropriate way to ask this question. If not, please accept my appologies and tell me where to go (for help, that is!!) Thanks, Tom Blackburn I boon dock and rarely if ever use shore power. My AC needs are minimal (TV, computer,
micowave and toaster)

I have a Honda 2000eu generator plus a 750 watt inverter. The only time I need to use the generator is for the toaster and/or the microwave. Currently, I switch between the two sources of AC by plugging the power cord from the trailer into either the generator or the invertor (never both at the same time) To switch sources, I must get out of the trailer and physically plug/unplug the trailer power cord.

My question is this: Can I wire the inverter and generator outputs to a switch inside the trailer that will accomplish the same thing?

I’m new to this site, and hope this is an appropriate way to ask this question. If not, please accept my appologies and tell me where to go (for help, that is!!)

Thanks,
Tom Blackburn

]]> By: Bob http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 Bob Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:41:36 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-1872 I would like the wiring diagram for the 2 relay device to make troubleshooting easier if a problem arises. I would like the wiring diagram for the 2 relay device to make troubleshooting easier if a problem arises.

]]> By: clark http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 clark Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:52:44 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/14/automatic-transfer-switches-part-9/#comment-1859 Too tecnical for me but thanks. Too tecnical for me but thanks.

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