DIY Off-Grid AC Power to Your Entire RV - Inverter Transfer Switch Install

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4 жыл бұрын

Want to power your RV's entire 30A electrical system from a POWER INVERTER without new wiring or electrical sub-panel. This transfer switch makes it easy. This is a simple off-grid setup for an RV with 30 amp service, portable generator and/or solar. Watch my DIY Installation. I'll also explain what an automatic transfer switch does.
This Go Power transfer switch is designed to work with a stand-alone power inverter and stand-alone battery charger. It will provide off-grid 120VAC power to your entire rig and seamlessly switch from inverter power back to shore power.
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I'm just now getting around to installing this transfer switch. My original transfer switch failed many months ago. Since we rarely connect to shore power, we've been able to go boondocking and occaisionally stay in RV parks without it.
Replacing my old transfer switch this this model allowed me to remove a previously installed relay I had installed to automatically disconnect my converter/charger while runing my Inverter.
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Having recently removed my onboard generator, there was no need to switch between generator and shore power. Instead I needed to switch between inverter and shore power, while also disabling the battery charger while on inverter power. This transfer switch does exactly that.
We mostly boondock (dry-camp) and power our RV from solar and 400 amp hours of lithium batteries. The 2000W pure sine inverter provides AC power to the entire RV, but will also run the battery charger unless it's automatically disabled.
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@LuLuDaBomb90 10 ай бұрын

We have used the kzfaq.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

@MF44SRQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! I started my upgrade yesterday with GoPower charger/converter, transfer switch, and 1500w inverter. I took out the integrated charger/converter, and then I started questioning my sanity. Your explanation made me realize I don’t have to put the new converter/charger in the old hole, I can use corded inputs. I bought the basic transfer switch, so I need to prep it. Thanks again!

@jesusisalive3227 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks!

@jepa72 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. This is the exact transfer switch I have and very happy with it. Had to replace it once and that was because cables got lose and had a little bit of a short circuit so just make sure cables are not getting lose.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know Jorge. I'll double check.

@atlyvwire 4 жыл бұрын

Well explained Brian!. Just so happens a week ago I was looking up the switches and was wondering exactly what went where and how what did what you know. It’s crystal clear now so this may be a sweet addition to my RV down the road. Thanks again! 👍😁

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Crystal clear is pretty good :) Glad to help.

@MrPrestonstone Жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for years. Started looking at stuff after upgrading to Lithium. When I saw you name on one after watching many others I instantly went to it and it's the most clear explanation of what a ATS is and how to apply it to a solar setup .I feel more confident tackling such a thing now. Thank you P.S..... As an audio production geek I always appreciate the sound added in the time lapse stuff.😀

@RVwithTito Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! BTW there's no sound added on those. That's the actual audio...sped up with the clip.

@aiddaphomvisay9422 2 ай бұрын

Great content, absolutely what I needed for my DIY off-grid setup, and still have option to utilize shore power when necessary. Thank-you!

@2old4u 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Another fine video of information for handy RV craftsmen or craftswomen.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

@sayheymj 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian ! It really helped me out in my upcoming solar / inverter install. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@RVwithTito 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@stevefrederick8215 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from New Zealand. Well explained change out .Steve 🇳🇿👍

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Greetings.

@stattytravels4638 4 жыл бұрын

great video, I put the same one in my rv last summer, works great..

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great to hear!

@flipsrvlife4579 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and works great on shore power hookup for 30 amp rigs like me.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@garymmarich4265 4 жыл бұрын

Great information and well presented. Thank you.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrOsoverde Жыл бұрын

Great example. Answered my questions.

@RVwithTito Жыл бұрын

Great👍

@winginitwithjohn8451 4 жыл бұрын

Safety - It is VERY important to tape those wire nuts for all connections, especially in an RV. Vibration may cause them to fall off, and short against the box, other wires, or ground. It shows you did it, but didn't mention it. Great instruction again, thanks for posting.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing that. I always wrap them as you saw, but should have mentioned it.

@winginitwithjohn8451 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito next time.

@Captain.Bahrain 4 жыл бұрын

😎👍 I hope to see more new videos I was waiting for your videos

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Working on it. I've been absorbed by other projects.

@reedmoore8658 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito Brian, I am a Project Savant and would like to rent your RV. Do you have a Rent to Buy program? Or, would you or other viewers here please advise me on purchasing a used Class C setup for boon docking? Brand? Model? Solar & Batteries, Tank Sizes, Etc. Budget is

@davidpatrick1813 2 жыл бұрын

I had questions but you did so well that now I don't ... yet it is neat how you can work so "fast"... 😁

@RVwithTito 2 жыл бұрын

Movie magic :) Glad I got your questions answered.

@felipehellinger8626 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, well done !!

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@JustinSurf1 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for something like this!!

@timf6916 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, good information

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim.

@willrobertson826 3 жыл бұрын

Cool setup thanks for the info

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

You bet

@VideoByPatrick 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew I could use the negative bus bar for the chassis ground connection inside a transfer switch box. I thought transfer box had outside of box a special small screw for connecting it's chassis ground.

@mandmmilling3716 4 жыл бұрын

I did what you originally did. I put my truecharge charger on its own breaker so i could turn it off. I then ran a 10/2 cord from the inverter to a disconnect next to the shore power connection on the outside of my toyhauler. From the inverter disconnect i just installed, i spliced in a pigtail to the shore power junction. If i am going to use the shore power cable, i simply turn off the disconnect to my inverter to isolate that circuit. I had small placards made to remind me to turn off the inverter in the event of using the shore power cord, and too turn the battery charger back on, and to turn the charger off if i am running on the inverter. By doing it this way, i didn't have to mess with the existing switches between shore power and generator. I put a placard on the gen off/on to remind about the batter charger also.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

I did the manual switch over for a while too, but my wife was always scared to power up the inverter. Now it's all automated and we're both comfortable powering things up safely.

@mandmmilling3716 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito I boon-dock most of the time so i rarely use the actual shore power cord. The only thing that ever gets turned off is the charger breaker. As i was writing this out, i just realized a flaw in my setup. I need to add another disconnect between the shore power plug and the splice. Right now, in my current set up the plug prongs would be back-feeding and live to the touch. I need to fix that. I mainly run on the inverter and solar. I do a lot of snowmobiling in the winter too and the solar just cant keep up with the shorter, cloudier days. I am running 4 200 watt sunpower panels on the top of the rv. I have been thinking about running another 800 watts of panels but leaving them on portable mounts for when i am running in the winter. Just put them at the correct angle facing the best direction. The winter is the only time i need the extra solar. Until I add more panels, a generator is a must for me because of winter hobbies. My current system still operates like OEM equipment with the acceptation of turning off the charger manually. Maybe i should get rid of the splice and disconnects and just put a switch in its place. It would be a cleaner and safer install. Do you know of a 3 way switch with a charge controller feature? Basically, shore power, gen power, and inverter power switch.

@ThreeDayRV Жыл бұрын

Great Video !

@RVwithTito Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@neliosamch3195 4 жыл бұрын

The 20 second delay is to give time to the generator to run at normal rpm . I bypassed the circuit board so the transfer from low battery charge to short power is instantly. That will only happen if there's not sunlight for a long time and drain the battery below 30%. Otherwise, the solar controller is in charge to keep battery pack at 90% charged.

@jgazaway4944 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation of the transfer switch. I will be adding solar to my 5th wheel. I will probably not be adding a transfer switch right away. Can you please tell me what I need to protect my solar system while using shore power. Thank you again.

@beryladams784 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video! In your application, you have the shore power wired to the normally open?

@The4Sommers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, best video I’ve come across so far for this application. You mentioned that you no longer have a generator, so I need a little more help. I have an old existing transfer switch (Shore Power-Generator) connected to the power center. I am adding a 3000W pure sine inverter to the mix, so where would I put this new transfer switch (Shore Power-DC) in relation to the existing one? Before or after or does it matter? Do you have any wiring diagrams for how to keep the DC power out of the charger loop? Thank you so much for your help!

@skywagon185d 4 жыл бұрын

Brain, again a great video. You do a great job covering the “details” needed to understand a subject review. The only flaw I see is, .. the transfer switch should not be that expensive; over $200. It is a fairly simple device, even the smart ones. Keep up the fine work.. we all have a dream to get out and RV more in this great country of ours.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And I totally agree. It's overpriced, but I wanted to keep it as simple as possible for others. Hope you can get out there soon!

@JeffinTD Жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the transfer switch provides a fuse for the converter/charger. I was wondering if there was something to provide over current protection, since you’d have to take the existing breaker for the charger out of the circuit.

@rawbdiggity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian I got a smoking deal on one off ebay going to install using output side of transfer switch for my shore/onboard genny so basically a three way hope it works haha

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope it works out.

@blaineanderson2432 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks so much! I'm set up about like you, but keeping my generator. Do I need to change those connection at all? Also my solar panels go to my controller then to same batteries. Will this create a problem? Happy New Year!!

@robertmdrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great video. Alternatively, couldn’t you wire the converter up to its own breaker and back feed the panel with the inverter and just switch that breaker off when you’re not on shore power?

@philsmith5400 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual! BUT... you made me think: I just replaced my batteries and 1000w psw inverter/charger with a 2000w Xantrex psw inverter/charger and 2 BattleBorn 100ahr batteries. Howevder, my OEM wiring did not include my microwave on the inverter circuit, so now I have to track down THAT modification... Keep the great videos coming!

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it. Thx.

@philsmith5400 4 жыл бұрын

@corey Babcock Thanks for the encouragement! My situation is complicated by the fact that the OEM inverter output only powered one circuit with several receptacles throughout the RV - not including the microwave. There is a separate transfer switch that handles sending power to the microwave circuit and the 120v power center when connected to shore power or the generator. I just need to study it and see where I would put an interconnect relay to sense the inverter output and switch in the microwave - I don't think I want to send the inverter output to ALL of the shore power-connected receptacles due to the potential for inverter overload.

@TheEastCoastSensation 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, Love your videos. I have a 34 foot class a motorhome. No solar. Regular 6 6volt interstate batteries. I need to run a floor model AC. It's around 1250 watts. I really don't want to run the generator. What would be a really inexpensive way to do this. Also, I was looking to do this while I was running down the road. When we stop I don't mind turning on the generator. Yes we have 2 ceiling units but I know that would be a challenge. So the floor model will work for us. Thank you

@michaeldoherty2289 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a new Go Power 30A transfer switch and they now look a little different. All the wire connections are fitted with WAGO connectors and the actual transfer switch is in a little clear plastic case so the wires cannot interfere with the operation of the switch. Apparently failures were occuring when the wires contacted the switch mechanism. That cannot happen now that the switch it protected. Its pretty slick and easy to wire.

@Yukonjackman1 4 жыл бұрын

Love it , now I have find a place to put it I have a tt and my converter is in the island on the end and my inverteris in a box on the front of our trailer , this would solve me a bunch of little things I am doing now , more questions later .

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Ok. Good luck. Mine is on the other end of the rig too.

@Yukonjackman1 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito hi brian , ok I have the progressive dynamics power Converter with the built in charger for the battery will this switches box work with this unit I have

@MYCHANNELWITHMYSTUFF 2 жыл бұрын

What adaptor did you use for the inverter and converter plugs? And do you leave your inverter in the ON position all the time now or do you manually turn on the inverter just before disconnecting the shore power?

@gailmccarthy52 Жыл бұрын

OK...please ignore my post below. I finally figured out the key piece of info I was missing and now know how it works. I will be finishing wiring next trip to RV storage, so "Life is good". No more need for the straight jacket...LOL

@robkaOK 3 жыл бұрын

Brian, fabulous instructional video! Scenario: when on inverter power, my solar charge controller is connected to the batteries and, as I understand it, adds to the "energy pool" available to the RV system (solar energy + battery energy). From what I've read, this is acceptable. As the sun sets, the solar energy goes away, and the RV only get energy from the batteries. When switched to shore power, my PD4045KA Converter/Charger takes over, providing energy to the RV *and* charging the batteries (output from the TS-30 transfer switch is connected to the battery charger of the PD4045KA, following Brian's reference). However, the solar charger is *still* physically connected to the batteries and is charging the batteries. Could this be a problem?

@rogerhundley9490 3 жыл бұрын

I am wiring the TS 30 to my new cargo trailer/toyhauler. I will have an inverter or shore power for 110v AC. Hence the switch. The TS 30 is nice, as you show in the video, in that it will disconnect the 110V converter. Wire it to the NO contacts of the relay. I'll go you one further. I will basically have three systems to charge the batteries. Solar, shore power, and the trucks charging system when the trailer is plugged in. So could be travelling down the road and the truck and solar will be charging the batteries simultaneously unless I disconnect the solar panels. Think I could wire the solar leads to the NC contacts of the relay and eliminate the solar charging while on shore power and plugged to the truck?

@eggsuperfly 3 жыл бұрын

Great video's, thank you. I have been looking into this and from what I can see, the difference between the GP-TS-30 & TS-30 is the added 110v pigtail for an extra $140.00 I may get the $79 version and 'convert' it to the GP style. We still have our generator so my plan is to use this transfer switch ahead of the stock switch, making shore power primary. The stock transfer switch will still see 110v hitting it unaware if either shore or inverter. It may be next year before my theory can be proved, still budgeting the $5K for this.

@grantstockdale9848 7 ай бұрын

Your $140 also gets you a 15 amp fuse and holder. I wired TS 30 and it works great.

@dickferguson7663 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Really enjoy how you explain things at a level I can understand. It's it possible to run a similar transfer switch set up to a portable power station? Since I don't have a built in inverter system, I have an EcoFlow Delta Pro that I plan to use as my boondocking power system on my travel trailer. Thanks.

@RVwithTito 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It should work and switch to the EcoFlow when you power it on.

@DLeske 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning, I just found your channel and it looks good. Nice editing. My wife Emily is from the Philippines, they call me Tito Don and she is Tita Emily. We just sold our Lakewood company and lived in Tacoma many years and are full time RVing (for now) in a class-A Pierce Arrow MH.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

Well hello Tito and Tita. How are you enjoying full timing?

@DLeske 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito Yes very much, it's a holiday every day. :) Sige na, bakit hindi.

@DLeske 4 жыл бұрын

Kamusta kayo po kuya..... :) Would you be willing to subscribe to my channel, like we did for you, to help us out? It is so hard to get subs.

@kel5194 9 ай бұрын

Good video Brian. I appreciate the detail. I want to ensure I've connected mine correctly because I'm not getting any power to the coach from my inverter. The AC panel is connected to the top two, the shore on the middle two, and the inverter on the bottom (the two terminals that are closer together in comparison to the others). My inverter is a 2000watt renogy, and is hard wired to the ATS. I also wired my converter/charger to the middle two via the 15 amp fuse with the 10 gauge wire from the panel to the fuse then to the middle two (with the shore). The shore power is working, but I need my inverter to work, or this install of solar has been a waste. The original set up is through the converter as you discussed in the video, but I have a lithium battery, so I'm not using the lead acid that came with the original set up. I don't want the converter charging my lithium, so I need to dismantle the converter, but then I'm thinking I won't have any power. I would appreciate any thoughts / suggestions. Kind regards, Kel

@OhDannyBoy2k 3 жыл бұрын

Are your neutral and chassis ground bonded in your AC panel? I was wondering what happens here if the shore power already has a neutral/ground bond on their side. Seems like you'd end up with two ground connection points. But, I'm still learning some of this stuff.

@jeffsmithfpv 3 жыл бұрын

When wiring this guy up, should I put it in line on a bus bar? Or batteries to ATS then to bus bar?

@ravaginggoatman 3 жыл бұрын

Brian, thanks for the great video, I have an 08 Winnebago. my tv outlet runs off the inverter and when connected to shore power it runs from ac, I didn't understand how it worked but thanks to your video I have a better understanding of it. I just installed an electric fireplace that the tv is now mounted to the top of can I plug the fireplace into this outlet or should I run a dedicated line from the breaker box?

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

You'll need to know the rated AC current (in amps) of the fireplace and everything else on that circuit. Make sure the electrical wire and circuit breaker on that circuit is adequate.

@bradpennington4778 2 жыл бұрын

Brian I don’t know if you can answer this. I have a 50 amp shore power, 4000 watt single phase generator now. I am wanting to add a victron dual phase inverter charger. I have a transfer switch. How can I wire all three and make them work together? Thank you for all you do!

@user-fu8ip4pv4u 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I have a few questions. I want to power just 1 breaker/circuit with my inverter. Would I move the wire from that breaker to the ATS, then attach the output wires from the ATS to the breaker? I have 50 amp service in my RV. Could I use the 30 amp instead of the 50 amp ATS beings I'm only going to a 20 amp breaker?

@djdarrenrv 4 жыл бұрын

hey TITO, @4:45 what if my 1200 watts solar is going through charge controller then to inverter; can't the inverter go into PD4575 charger/converter also? not planning on shore power much at all. but i definitely want to use the 4-stage charger on the PD4575. you said not good for battery to charge battery but what about when they are getting solar charging like i explained? THX!

@Assassin1959 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Tito, one question and it may not has to do with your subject, but here we go. (50 amps) When I have my generator running with air conditioners on and I plug in my shore power at the campground, does my transfer switch should take over and switch to shore power? is 40 sec a standard on the transfer switch? I ask this, because when I plug in to shore power and I turn of the generators, by A/C's go off and I have to wait till the safety time turn them back on. I think i have to wait for the time to count down for the shore connection to take over. I think I am turning the Gen to soon. I hope I am making sense here. Great video as always!!!

@CreateProMedia Жыл бұрын

Love your videos Brian. Even being that this one is 2yr old I still learn a lot from your content. I need to get this setup in my travel trailer. I have a 3000w inverter and a portable generator. This transfer switch should work so when I run the generator, the converter is charging the batteries, but when I run the inverter, it won’t charge via the converter, correct? So the generator and shore power cable share the same connection in the transfer switch?

@RVwithTito Жыл бұрын

Don't connect both shore power and generator directly to the transfer switch. I would use the shore power cord to connect to the generator (when in use). That way you'll never have the possibility of running both generator and shower power at the same time. Is that what you meant?

@kentkinyon8421 3 жыл бұрын

If you have shore and generator power and a transfer switch, could you add a second transfer switch to the ac output to provide inverter switching?

@teganmccartney7945 11 ай бұрын

Hello thank you for all your video's. I find them very helpful. I'm actually in the process of hooking up a sungoldpower 3000w inverter/charger. I bought the gopower 30amp transfer switch after your video on the converter loop. I do not have an on board generator. So my question is can I still use that transfer switch or should I buy the one in this video with the cords ? Thanks

@RVwithTito 11 ай бұрын

As long as you've got the converter loop bypass figured out, then you should be ok. This transfer switch just makes it easier.

@0tterpup 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian. I have a 1947 Westcraft Travel Trailer, and I’m installing a DIY solar system. I was thinking to run my shore power line through my inverter/charger. Would you recommend having one of these switches in addition?

@loveu2222 4 жыл бұрын

Blueprint please 🗽🇺🇸☮️✌️ picture worth a million words

@vegasjh 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I got a trailer with a solar panel, inverter (2000w), a Onan 4400 generator & 30A shore power. No outlets work from the inverter so I'm guessing that isn't tied to the ATS if there is one. Just the genny & shore because I can use outlets on either of those, none work from the battery load. So, can I get a better ATS to include the inverter & draw power from the batteries to inverter to main panel & get power to outlets from the DC batteries?

@vwav8tr 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. Curious what size inverter you’re using Tito?

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

2000 watt pure sine

@Schmitz3 2 жыл бұрын

Could you use the charger plug to also connect the AC so it only runs when on shore power? I don't want my AC to run when the transfer switch goes to the Inverter side.

@gailmccarthy52 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, BIG fan...love your stuff. However, I needed more clarity on wiring the charger output female plug into the charger/converter. My problem is if I do like you suggest, how much juice will flow to my Lithium batteries? I put in a new PD converter/charger that has a special switch for Lithium batteries. This would be bypassed based on my understanding of your video. Please advise...may have not fully grasped what you did! Regards, Steve

@buckespo 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great. My only negative comment would be to not use wire nuts. They can fall off from the vibration of going down the road. I use crimp wire nuts for loads above 20 amps and Wago lever nuts for 20 amps and below.

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

For RV and vehicle installs I always wrap them with electrical tape (one around the wires going in, and one around the connector). That's what I did here. So they're pretty secure.

@chuckayuey 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian. I am wanting a similar thing for my RV but unfortunately they do not sell it for the Australian market. Besides the socket, do you think that there is anything in the unit that would prevent it being used by 240V?

@JK-te2mm 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian ... thanks for all your informative vids, they are a real help. Question for you - i want to use 12v dc power to run my new iceco refrig/freezer. I am setup with a solar battery bank and output is through an inverter. My promblem is that my inverter does not have a cig lighter socket for dc output. How would you setup a solar system to deliver 12v output from battery bank to frig?? Thank you ahead of time aloha, me

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

I would bypass the inverter and wire a plug right from the DC output of the battery. You're fridge will use less energy doing it that way.

@Loganl1980 3 жыл бұрын

Could I use this to trigger my inverter for an off grid system, so when it switches to grid power, it turns the inverter off so it won't drain my battery bank, then back on when they get up to voltage again?

@bigguybennett2065 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, nice job! Just to be sure, is the 15 amp fuse located in the transfer switch box connected to the output to the AC breaker panel or to the converter/charger?

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

It's on the main DC panel connected to batteries.

@georgenicoloff7590 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tito, great video! I do have one question. In the video after all is connected, you showed a black power cord connected from the transfer switch to the inverter. Now at the connected end of the inverter did you just simply plug the male end of the cord into the outlet on the inverter? Because when you shoot footage from the transfer switch to the inverter there is a black plug - plugged into the inverter? Is it that easy? Thank you!

@RVwithTito 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. My inverter doesn't have a hard wired option (some do) So I just use a heavy gauge power cord plugged into the inverter output outlet.

@wayneranson8763 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian... greetings fron the sunny Gold Coast in Queensland Australia! Always love your informative videos and this partivular video is exactly what i need. Btw... What does "Tito" mean? Maybe being an Aussie doesn't help trying to figure it out! Cheers mate :0)

@2hotscottpro 3 ай бұрын

Unicorn situations like me bahahaha I like on-board light knowing what’s on. Dang rabbit hole 😊

@WTrager 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure this has been explained somewhere before, but what do you do if you have no inverter, and want to add one that will run through the current electrical system and cover all the AC outlets in your RV? Is there a 3 way transfer switch to use shore power/generator/inverter? I'm confused, but we want to install solar and an inverter that will allow us to use the existing wiring in our RV. I feel uneasy about getting rid of our generator. We have a 2017 Thor Chateau 28Z. We're looking to step up to another RV, but not right now. Thanks in advance.

@chrismiles4401 3 жыл бұрын

Question: could you put in dc instead of ac on the transferswitch input you are using that isnt shore power. My rv brings in the dc from a truck and switches it off when ac is applied. Looking for something similiar

@donkelleher9711 8 ай бұрын

what about shore, generator, solar, sources, charging house batteries, running house. plus pin 7 from tow vehicle (I now that is a separate issue, just looking for conformation

@dcordero1 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Brian - A great future install if I get to it. I did some checking on Amazon and found a Thor brand 30 amp transfer switch for only $80 but it's not prewired. It looks exactly like the one you just installed from Go Power or was it Progressive Dynamics? LOL

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

They are all pretty much the same I think with some tweaks added for the charger.

@samuelvincent5602 2 жыл бұрын

Does the shore power also just go straight to the AC panel plus splitting off to the transfer switch?

@badactor3440 Жыл бұрын

I have a 20A converter/charger. I connected it to the 30A shore power line inside the transfer switch. Do I need to run the charger through a 20A circuit breaker first, before the transfer switch?

@HomerVista Жыл бұрын

What about the generator input? Essentially, I need 3 inputs: Shore, Inverter and Generator. Thanks!

@benjaminalfoseca6084 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question, does the automatic transfer have a delay? If I am using the inverter and the grid power returns, the transfer has a default delay

@ralphsammis7330 2 жыл бұрын

Please explain more clearly what you are transferring from. I want to use rv generator inverter to change 12v dc to 120ac?

@dennisdickson2892 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 5th wheel with the generator install package wired to the front compartment where the generator would be. Can't I just connect both the transfer switch and inverter through that wiring to go into the main electrical panel?

@waynestylish4434 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing such wonderful vedio,i like it every much,but i cant get all the information for i am not native,so can you so kind to add English subtitles on the vedio?

@eds7878 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the TS 30 No. 178.1 with the added pigtail for turning the converter on and off. All I can find on Amazon is the No. 178 which does not have the converter pigtail.

@dennisbesler2448 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm doing. Have not checked the transfer switch to see what is installed. I could run a extension cord to the charger from shore power bypassing everything. See what happens.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

That's kind of what this is doing. It's powered from the shore power side of the switch. Good luck!

@stevek6921 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, Brian. Thank you. I'm curious: Just what is the reason for the 20-40 sec delay built in to the transfer system? And why isn't the charger output line benefitting from it? If it's a power stability delay, then isn't there a chance "unstable" power is immediately being sent to the charging system before the "clunk"? Curious minds...

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

It probably is a stability delay. The charger is wired to the shore power input on the incoming side of the relay. If it were on the output side then it would also turn on when switched to the inverter which defeats the purpose. Hope that helps.

@stevek6921 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito Thought so. Thanks, Brian. One more reason to have some power monitoring/protection on the input side of the RV's electronics. Dirty shore power would head straight to the charger.

@michelpaulcote156 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy all your videos. Your work is outstanding, explanations are clear. Thanks. My question: how come you installed the transfer switch flat? I was always told and read that a transfer switch can be installed in any position EXCEPT flat, for security reasons. Safe travel.

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

I just put it where the previous transfer switch was. What could you tell us about the security concern? Thanks.

@michelpaulcote156 3 жыл бұрын

While troubleshooting a Magnum 3112 with a failed breaker switch, one of the 2 switches had burned because the coach vibration led to the 'off duty switch' to fall flat and short circuit. Still can't figure out why, but it was 8 years old...? While looking over videos on KZfaq, seems some manufacturers do not recommend mounting flat, probably for that same safety reason. Manufacturer install manual probably is the reference if the product is well documented, which is not always the case with some Asian products. I especially enjoyed your video on the Lithium batteries/ bracket. Will build something similar. Very cool ! Safe travel.

@618Group Жыл бұрын

Im buying a bluetti solar charger (BS500) with addon batteries (2 300S batteries) and i want to tie it directly to the RV system, and be able to charge the bluetti batteries from shore power when hooked up. this is exactly what i need right?

@whitenas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video! Question. How quick is the switch? Do you have to reset clocks and such? Any devices suffer from quick loss of power? Tv stay on ect? Thank you in advance.

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

I think there's a slight delay, but you don't lose power. Once it switches, it switches quickly. I'm going by memory because I haven't been on shore power for over 6 months :)

@whitenas 3 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito thanks for the reply. I received my ts-30 yesterday and will install it tomorrow. The delay if there is one is not a big deal im just concerned it will hurt sensitive equipment that is in operation when generator runs out of gas and change is made. If its less than a second ac and tv should be ok.....p.s. jealous about not being on shore power for over 6 months. I would think that means your enjoying yourself.

@gfaucett 2 ай бұрын

This works great for 30 amps. Is there a 50-amp version that functions so that the inverter kicks off when you're connected to shore power? I see where Go Power has a 50-amp system, but I don't see the charging pigtail with it.

@MitchOfCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Thought that is how they worked, nice $70,000 5th wheel we have has an auto transfer switch for shore & On board Generator, Has an awful Hum and im sure it uses power (when inverter is plugged into shore it line it hums like a son of a!) Even Disconnecting the Mains on the panel inside doesnt turn it off (With Inverter, fridge, hot water tank, microwave, AC), turned off. Just doing a 3kw inverter, 600 watt solar setup for our one units 3 month site.

@paulhead Жыл бұрын

As far as the 20-40 sec delay will this harm sensitive electronics?

@homermartinez5000 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian...this may be exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I am concerned about is that I have both shorepower and a 4000w Onan generator. I have an existing transfer switch that changes between shore power and the generator. I am thinking of adding a watchdog surge protector after the original transfer switch and was wondering if I can connect the new 30A Go Power inverter transfer switch downstream of the surge protector. As you showed on your video, I would then connect the shorepower / generator wire to the primary input of the inverter transfer switch and the secondary input would connect to my inverter. The output wire would then continue to the battery charger (aka converter)...Please correct me if I am wrong. I want to make sure this would be possible to do. Also, I haven't added solar, but want to. The solar I install would most probably be portable for now (200w to 400w solar panels) and would not be installed on the roof...I would then run the charging wire to my battery bank (need to see how to connect it to my battery bank). Currently, I only have the two original Lead acid house batteries, since I just bought my Thor Vegas 24.1 motorhome less than 6 months ago, but I will eventually upgrade to lithium batteries...I would love to run my microwave, but I don't know if two lithium batteries would do the trick. I may have to upgrade to 4 lithium batteries just like you have. I apologize about the long reply, but I am new to RVing and just recently subscribed to your channel...I do love your channel and how you explain everything in detail and so well. Thank you again for allowing me to subscribe to your channel.

@floydstreet4012 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same situation I put in 400 watt solar panels 2000 inverter Can I use this with my generator thank you I love your slept up

@autopeep24 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, question, my inverter will be about 15 feet from my transfer switch. I'm thinking of routing a 10 gauge extension cord to the transfer switch through my RV chassis. Any suggestions and wiring you used or techniques.

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure the extension cord has adequate shielding for outside use. I'm using the old generator cord from the inverter to the transfer switch.

@randallgeorge8945 8 ай бұрын

So can you use this transfer in conjunction with my 50 amp shore power transfer switch and use inverter for 30 amp solar around it

@dejajp Жыл бұрын

Tito, Thanks for your video. I have a question, can I use my solar system (Bluetti 200max) as a main source, and when my bluetti is off, transfer automatically to The RV park shore poweer ?? thanks

@RVwithTito Жыл бұрын

Sure. Just wire the Bluetti AC output cord to the generator input on the ATS. That should make the Bluetti take priority.

@Damian-xc7km 5 ай бұрын

Would shore power charge your batteries as well if using this ATS? I bought a inverter but it does not have charger functionality. Too late to return it, so im curious if this setup would also charge my lithium batteries while plugged in to shore power?

@protechnh 10 ай бұрын

Will this work if your inverter had a 30amp connection?

@CaliforniaTravelVideos 3 жыл бұрын

As always, awesome job Brian. I was thinking of simply using a manual transfer switch but when searching on YT, I see you're the "top of the pack." In my work career we used huge self-energized transfer switches (carrying 110KW) that operated under the same principle as your configuration. My only reluctance to do so is having a heavy load device running that our UPS/inverter/battery cannot handle for sustained periods - here's my concern... You are using shore power from the pedestal on a cold night that is running your central heater. For whatever reason, during the night the shore power silently goes off but your inverter happily picks up the load as best it can. Of course, within a few hours (while you are sleeping) the batteries are depleted and the system shuts down. Do you foresee this scenario as a potential problem or have a mitigation strategy (such as a low power audio warning on your inverter/battery system? Many thanks and happy trails.

@RVwithTito 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, you certainly could go with a manual switch. Second, I don't leave my inverter running. I'll even shut it off at night. So if I were on shore power, my inverter would not be on.

@CaliforniaTravelVideos 3 жыл бұрын

@@RVwithTito Awesome - like Occam's Razor teaches us, always go with the simplest solution.

@jonbedison 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any battery power loss leaving inverter on when on shore power or would you still need to turn inverter off?

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

There's no need to keep a stand-alone inverter running while on shore power. Any losses will probably be absorbed by your charger floating your batteries. Also the inverter does draw a couple amps when powered on.

@bryancouch6666 2 жыл бұрын

What contacts did you connect the converter charger to in the transfer switch?

@91stealthrt2 4 жыл бұрын

Using this method, do you have a way to auto shut off the inverter? Because even with no load they will be drawing power? I actually have purchased all the supplies to do your style with the older switch, but I found that the breaker's I wanted powered by the inverter, actually have other things like the microwave on the same circuit so I am trying to decide how I want to proceed.

@RVwithTito 4 жыл бұрын

We just turn the inverter off when not in use. We have a inverter remote panel just inside the door. Yeah. Each RV is a little different. You're correct to take a step back and think about it.