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Old 01-07-2018, 08:41 PM   #18
762x51
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Originally Posted by prndl View Post
I am curious as to why you need to use an automatic transfer switch in your install of the additional 50A receptical?

I would like to do the same for my Montana, I thought I could just add additional wiring to the existing terminals from the rear plug mimicking the plug in the forward location?
The transfer switch disconnects the plug that you are not using. If you simply parallel the existing plug then your original plug will have voltage on it's pins when you are connected to the add on plug.

This would be incredibly dangerous.
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