Installation of Transfer Switch with Converter and Inverter

[RolandC]

Installation help is needed on disconnecting/connecting my converter to a transfer switch (TS-50). The converter must be disconnected from the distribution panel and hardwired into the TS on the shore line side. This will eliminate having to manually switch off the converter when the inverter is turned on. My dilemma is how to correctly attach the proper wires of the converter into the TS. Am I suppose to splice the electrical plug of the converter that normally plugs into the distribution panel and wire it into the TS? Or, is there another way this is suppose to be accomplished? I am well aware of everything else that needs to be done, except the question(s) I'm raising. Thanks in advance for any response.

PS: I have a 2021 Reflection 303 RLS. It's pretty tight in the space/location around the converter, but it looks like the best spot to place the TS.

[bridgway]

I understand what you are trying to accomplish. The simple answer is to hardwire it to the transfer switch. It would have to be spliced with the shore power in basically before the transfer switch. This would isolate the converter/charger. The problem is that the converter/charger needs to be on a circuit breaker not just hardwired. Without a circuit breaker you do risk a possible fire hazard.
Have you thought of a converter/charger/inverter all in one like Xantrex Freedom XC pro 2000?
hope this helps,
Brian

[FT4NOW]

I looked at the TS50 installation manual. It doesn't talk about what you are trying to accomplish. Maybe some kind of subpanel on the shore power input side could work. I think it would be easiest to use an inverter that has a built in battery charger or just turn the converter breaker on and off as needed.

[RolandC]

Thanks Brian, I’ll check out your response.

[RolandC]

Thank you!

[Soundsailor]

Installation help is needed on disconnecting/connecting my converter to a transfer switch (TS-50). The converter must be disconnected from the distribution panel and hardwired into the TS on the shore line side. This will eliminate having to manually switch off the converter when the inverter is turned on. My dilemma is how to correctly attach the proper wires of the converter into the TS. Am I suppose to splice the electrical plug of the converter that normally plugs into the distribution panel and wire it into the TS? Or, is there another way this is suppose to be accomplished? I am well aware of everything else that needs to be done, except the question(s) I'm raising. Thanks in advance for any response.

PS: I have a 2021 Reflection 303 RLS. It's pretty tight in the space/location around the converter, but it looks like the best spot to place the TS.

First off, it looks like you're new here @RolandC, welcome to the forum. The GD page for your coach lists "Inverter Prep" as a feature for your coach. My Reflection had the same. If you have that, then it is fairly straightforward to wire in your ATS. See my posts at https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...l=1#post418175 and https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...l=1#post427083

[Second Chance]

Thanks Brian, I’ll check out your response.

Thank you!

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