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11-22-2020, 11:28 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 10
THOR #13727
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Shore power to generator
I wanting to keep my RV plugged into shore power. So monthly I'm suppose to start the generator and put a load on it(start the AC). Do I need to unplug shore power or does it matter?
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11-22-2020, 11:32 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Since unplugging is so easy: I do it!
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11-22-2020, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,178
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thehoovers4
I wanting to keep my RV plugged into shore power. So monthly I'm suppose to start the generator and put a load on it(start the AC). Do I need to unplug shore power or does it matter?
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When you start the generator, the ATS will switch off shore power automatically and apply generator power to the main circuit breaker(s) after a small delay to let the generator's frequency to stabilize. When you stop the generator, the shore power will automatically applied. That said, you should never switch power sources when there is a heavy load on the system (A/Cs). Lights, charger and TVs are ok.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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11-23-2020, 12:02 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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So the generator is prioritized?
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11-23-2020, 12:24 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
So the generator is prioritized?
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In most cases, yes.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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11-23-2020, 12:26 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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When I exercise the generator I just turn off the shore power breaker in the garage, start and run the generator under load, shut down the generator and then turn on the shore power breaker. Since I walk past the breaker box anyway it a simple task to turn the breaker on or off.
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Dave
US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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11-23-2020, 12:49 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Speaking of unplugging: does anybody know where you can buy a protective "box" that would enclose the ends of two 30 amp cables?
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11-23-2020, 01:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,178
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Speaking of unplugging: does anybody know where you can buy a protective "box" that would enclose the ends of two 30 amp cables?
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Try a search for water proof electrical connection box.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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11-23-2020, 01:31 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Until you're better paid: Thanks a million!
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11-23-2020, 04:25 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,713
THOR #11781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EA37TS
When I exercise the generator I just turn off the shore power breaker in the garage, start and run the generator under load, shut down the generator and then turn on the shore power breaker. Since I walk past the breaker box anyway it a simple task to turn the breaker on or off.
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Same here. I have to pass the plug to get to the coach.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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11-23-2020, 04:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,876
THOR #14698
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
Same here. I have to pass the plug to get to the coach.
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What he said
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Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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01-07-2021, 01:27 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 8
THOR #16026
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EA37TS
When I exercise the generator I just turn off the shore power breaker in the garage, start and run the generator under load, shut down the generator and then turn on the shore power breaker. Since I walk past the breaker box anyway it a simple task to turn the breaker on or off.
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Be sure to turn of the load before shutting furnace generator.
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01-07-2021, 02:31 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chetking@gmail.com
Be sure to turn of the load before shutting furnace generator.
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Translation?
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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01-07-2021, 03:12 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 8
THOR #16026
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That didn’t make any sense...... I meant to say turn off the load before shutting down generator.
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02-15-2021, 02:41 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Texas
Posts: 57
THOR #13374
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Stupid question regarding Gen/shore power
I'm in the middle of a major freeze here in Texas, and keep getting power glitches on shore power. I want to switch to gen power, but not sure whether it will prevail over the shore power if both on.
Yes, I know I could just go out and unplug but it is sleeting, 19 degrees and blowing 28mph.
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02-15-2021, 03:00 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The generator always gets the first bite of the apple...
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02-15-2021, 03:18 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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The generator takes precedence over SP if both are available to the ATS.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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02-15-2021, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2011 FW Hurricane 33T
State: England
Posts: 1,295
THOR #16471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jinx
I'm in the middle of a major freeze here in Texas, and keep getting power glitches on shore power. I want to switch to gen power, but not sure whether it will prevail over the shore power if both on.
Yes, I know I could just go out and unplug but it is sleeting, 19 degrees and blowing 28mph.
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And the plus to leaving SP plugged in when running the generator, IF the generator fails or gives you trouble the SP will come back on. All w/o going outside.
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02-16-2021, 05:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: XG 32 Omni
State: Missouri
Posts: 842
THOR #4243
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EA37TS
When I exercise the generator I just turn off the shore power breaker in the garage, start and run the generator under load, shut down the generator and then turn on the shore power breaker. Since I walk past the breaker box anyway it a simple task to turn the breaker on or off.
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I do the same thing.
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02-16-2021, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 27.2
State: Louisiana
Posts: 242
THOR #17883
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When I'm plugged into SP. I start the generator and let the transfer switch take care of it.
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