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Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-08-2019, 11:01 PM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
I think we are talking about two different issues...

I think we are talking about two different issues the op's trailer is the same as mine a 381 which came with a 30 amp transfer switch & is wired from the gen set with 10ga wire. I agree the two...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-08-2019, 08:32 PM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
Just so you know a 5500 watt generator at 120...

Just so you know a 5500 watt generator at 120 volts is 45.8 amps, which would require a 50 amp breaker with 6 ga wire, 5500 watts divided by 120 votls =45.6amps
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-08-2019, 04:31 PM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
It's very simple, wire size is based on the...

It's very simple, wire size is based on the highest potential of the system, if you have a50 amp breaker that's what the wire is based on. If the op is installing a50 amp generator he needs 6ga wire.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-08-2019, 03:58 PM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
Not sure why you think it's ok, it's against...

Not sure why you think it's ok, it's against national electric code.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-08-2019, 04:32 AM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
See pic of factory installed wiring,30amps max.

See pic of factory installed wiring,30amps max.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-08-2019, 03:32 AM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
Ours has a 30 amp transfer switch with 10ga wire,...

Ours has a 30 amp transfer switch with 10ga wire, if you want 50 amps you will have to install 6 GA wire. The wiring from the generator to the switch has to be 6 ga, as well as the wiring from the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-06-2019, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Renegade1LI
You can only use a 5500 as the wiring for the...

You can only use a 5500 as the wiring for the generator is only 10ga, which means 30 amps max. I have the same camper & was a little disappointed when I realized it. I am installing a 10k diesel...
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