Why is backfeeding dangerous?

Backfeeding a power grid in such a way is not only illegal in most countries, but also very dangerous. If backfed, the power lines are re-energized by the generator. Thus, anyone in contact with the power line is at a high risk of an electric shock. This electric shock can cause a severe injury or even electrocution.

What happens when the battery is cut off in a Monaco?

Then the switch connection (a small wire) is capped off. This makes the switch inoperable but takes care of the solenoid. Monaco has another battery cut-off in the rear of the coach. The front switch is commonly called the salesman’s switch.

Is there a battery disconnect switch on a Monaco?

They are small loads but may in a weeks time completely discharge the battery. Tom, We too have a Monaco product, a 2007 HR Endeavor and just recently experienced the battery disconnect switch problems. The switch has been cutting out requiring a reset by turning switch back on. Battery seems to be fully charged.

How does the battery disconnect switch work on a coach?

They are small loads but may in a weeks time completely discharge the battery. In our coach the battery disconnect switch activates a solenoid which switches the battery circuit on and off. You haven’t indicated the make, model and year of your coach so this may or may not apply to your situation.

Why does the battery disconnect switch keep cutting out?

The switch has been cutting out requiring a reset by turning switch back on. Battery seems to be fully charged. On two occasions, the coach was plugged into shore power with battery tender connected. If the solenoid is subject to failure, is this the likely problem or perhaps an indication of another problem? Is the solenoid easily replaced?

What does a transfer switch look like on a coach?

Peggy, been looking around for what your Transfer switch might look like and they used different wiring depending on floor plans and the fact that your coach is setup for 30 amp shore power.

Is there a problem with the transfer switch?

Park checked the post and did change out the 30amp breaker and plug as they said they were weak. When you turn on the breaker or start the genset, you do not hear the “click” now of the transfer switch. Any ideas? Open the lid to the ATS (if you are not safe working around 240 VAC HIRE IT OUT TO SOMEONE WHO IS). Check voltage IN and OUT of the ATS.

Where is the transfer switch on a RV?

Mine was intermittently working so I rewired my 30 amp system to a 50 amp. Installed a big transfer switch in the bay next to the engine where the 50 amp cord comes in. Ran a 8 gauge stranded 3 wire from the gen to the ATS. Works perfect and is accessible to work on. The ATS is generally close to there the shore power cord comes into the coach.

Are there burn marks on the transfer switch?

If we started the genset, everything was normal, inverter outlets all showed 110 volts. Suspected the transfer switch and someone came and visually looked at it but couldn’t see any burn marks.