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05-28-2023, 04:03 AM #21
This thread has a couple guys that did the same thing with installing a front 30amp connector and transfer switch, but run their trailers off the F150's built in geny, and while in motion too!
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thre...it-works.6462/Last edited by UGADawgs; 05-28-2023 at 04:07 AM.
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06-03-2023, 06:29 PM #22
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This is how I would do it. Its the simplest and really makes sense. Even though the OP has a 220 amp alternator in his tow vehicle running just one A/C through the inverter can pull 129 amps off the campers batteries. I know because I have the same go-power 3000 watt split phase inverter-charger powering a 15-k Coleman Mach A/C with a soft start. So, using a 60 amp DC to DC charger would help keep the batteries alive. And if you've got a substantial (1600 watts) solar system, the combination of both systems charging the batteries could allow one A/C to run at least 6 hours on a cloudless day. Thats almost enough amps but considering the A/C would eventually cycle on and off with the t-stat set to mid 70s, that setup might keep the batteries reasonably charged. The transfer switch should come with a schematic that should show a shorepower input and a generator input. The one output should go to your inverter input. Of course the inverter output goes to your breaker panel power input. The transfer switches Grand Design uses seem to be pretty good, check with Grand Design on line parts. Just tighten up all internal connections every year or so because they can loosen from road vibration and mostly from heating under loads and then cooling. There are several posts about it. Good luck.
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06-07-2023, 07:00 AM #23
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06-20-2023, 04:38 PM #24
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Hey all. Just checking back in. I've decided to go with the following solution.
1) Add 2 more 6v pairs to add a 25% capacity boost to my battery capacity
2) Add a MORRyde generator tray to my rear storage compartment to house my generator
3) Add an exhaust with a quick disconnect to the generator so I can run it in the rear storage compartment while closed, and safely port the exhaust away from the trailer both stationary and while driving.
4) Add a 50 amp automatic transfer switch to the system to switch between the external power plug, and the generator automatically
5) Add a Carbon Monoxide detector in the RV directly above the generator in the living area.
I've already done 1) and 4). Just waiting for the parts on the generator exhaust to complete the job. I'll upload the build instructions with some pics after I'm done!
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