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Old 01-12-2022, 04:38 PM   #1
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gen transfer switch vs Go power trans switch

So I've been looking online of people using a go power switch to feed the main distribution panel in their RV to power all. I have a Gen transfer switch which I have mounted, with no gen hooked to it, and never will have an onboard gen. I would hook my inverter in where the gen wire would go. They look very similar, I would like to know if I could use that instead, I'll post pics of my switch in a reply. I do have a fuse in my main panel, to shut the converter off, (also have a fuse to shut the inverter off) in which I would do so I'm not using the batteries to charge the batteries.
Could I take the 110 line off (the one feeding my Fridge) the back of the inverter, and wire it into the switch, thus feeding the entire rv fuse box? I would have to put a jumper wire in the trans switch to feed the fuse box, (the guy on YouTube had to do the jumper).
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Old 01-12-2022, 04:40 PM   #2
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Here is my Gen transfer switchClick image for larger version

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Old 01-12-2022, 04:42 PM   #3
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my inverter wire would hook into the 4,5, and 6 gen area
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Old 01-12-2022, 06:49 PM   #4
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this is the video I watched, gave me some ideas

Go Power TS-50 Transfer Switch on youtube
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Old 01-13-2022, 10:20 AM   #5
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wiring??

I'm thinking you might want to contact Mike Sokol @ RVelectricity.com Its an on line group that answers electrical question & they have helped tons of RV's.
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Old 01-13-2022, 11:19 AM   #6
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Don't think it's an issue if wanting to use an inverter in place of a genny. One thing to consider is typically the genny has priority over the switching. The shore and genny (inverter) connections could be reversed to make shore power have priority if wanted. The normal genny input time delay can be bypassed for instant switch over. Just thoughts.
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Old 01-13-2022, 08:54 PM   #7
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Don't think it's an issue if wanting to use an inverter in place of a genny. One thing to consider is typically the genny has priority over the switching. The shore and genny (inverter) connections could be reversed to make shore power have priority if wanted. The normal genny input time delay can be bypassed for instant switch over. Just thoughts.
I'm not to concerned on how fast the transfer will happen, primary concern is getting the solar to the main rv fuse panel. For example, if I want to get the solar going, I will disconnect the shore power and turn the inverter on, and flip the converter off. And visa versa.
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Don't think it's an issue if wanting to use an inverter in place of a genny. One thing to consider is typically the genny has priority over the switching. The shore and genny (inverter) connections could be reversed to make shore power have priority if wanted. The normal genny input time delay can be bypassed for instant switch over. Just thoughts.
I'm at the stage of hooking the inverter to transfer switch. Here is a pic of some info, it states default is shore power, override is Gen, so should I hook the inverter to the Gen spot, and be ok?
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Old 04-29-2022, 11:34 AM   #9
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Old 05-04-2022, 06:36 AM   #10
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Don't think it's an issue if wanting to use an inverter in place of a genny. One thing to consider is typically the genny has priority over the switching. The shore and genny (inverter) connections could be reversed to make shore power have priority if wanted. The normal genny input time delay can be bypassed for instant switch over. Just thoughts.
This is what I did. Works fine. Other benefit is that the contractor magnet is not drawing power while the inverter is running.
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Old 05-04-2022, 08:20 AM   #11
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in theory it would work.

you already know about having to shutdown the converter so you are not charging the batteries using the batteries. the other thing you should consider is the capacity of the inverter. you said it currently powers the refrigerator. if you now have it powering other 120 loads will you exceed the capacity of the inverter.

also there is another potential issue but i am not exactly sure about it. there is a small transfer switch either in your inverter or external to it between it and the refrigerator. this small transfer switch supplies either shore power or inverter power to your refrigerator. i believe they default to connecting to shore power. now if you run the inverter and direct its output to the 120 distribution panel this small transfer switch will try to pass shore power through it. but as soon as it does this it will lose the shore power being generated by the inverter. so will it then try to reset to pass inverter power which then makes the inverter think again it has shore power? i'm not sure how this would work. it may or may not be an issue.
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To take care of the inverter disconnect, I wired the converter power to the shore power side of the transfer switch.
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Old 05-04-2022, 09:53 PM   #13
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To take care of the inverter disconnect, I wired the converter power to the shore power side of the transfer switch.
I installed a three position rotary 3 pole transfer switch. I like it better than an automatic switch, because I keep the trailer hooked up to an outlet all winter. I like being able to just “turn it off” in the center position when working stuff in the off season, and the third pole is used to only connect the converter when on shore power.
Bonus: The rotary switch is rated for over 60 amps ( vs inverter automatic transfer relays rated for less than 30 amps), and it’s cheap. Less than $30, takes no footprint, and gives me control over what I want.
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Old 05-05-2022, 08:08 AM   #14
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I installed a three position rotary 3 pole transfer switch. I like it better than an automatic switch, because I keep the trailer hooked up to an outlet all winter. I like being able to just “turn it off” in the center position when working stuff in the off season, and the third pole is used to only connect the converter when on shore power.
Bonus: The rotary switch is rated for over 60 amps ( vs inverter automatic transfer relays rated for less than 30 amps), and it’s cheap. Less than $30, takes no footprint, and gives me control over what I want.
do you have a pic or name of the shut off? Thanks
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do you have a pic or name of the shut off? Thanks
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