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Old 09-26-2021, 04:44 PM   #1
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How to identify the 50amp connections - 3150RL

Bought a beautifully well-kept 2011 3150RL last year. I have a Point Zero portable solar generator that I have successfully used when boondocking. I do that by plugging into the 50amp service plug in the rear and using the 50amp power cord that came with the 3150 and a dog bone down to 30amp on the PZ system. I'd like to semi-permanently mount the system in one of the storage bays up front or possibly under the bed to make the power run shorter, but I don't know how to identify where the 50amp service comes into the rig; either by the deep cycle batteries up front or into the ckt brkr panel inside the front door. Can anyone help me with that.
I have also successfully built some solar panel stands to help keep the PZ system charged along the way. I'm very squeemish about drilling/poking holes in anything on the rig...especially the roof, so, for now, now permanently mounted solar panels either....and that's OK. I don't mind the set up or tear down process.
 
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Old 09-26-2021, 05:22 PM   #2
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Your electric power goes from the receptacle where you connect your shore cable directly to the main panel inside. You can intercept that cable at the back of the panel or underneath so you can put in a transfer switch which will give you the place to connect your generator feed, but you will also need to provide a way to split the 30 amp feed to both the hotlegs of the 50 amp service to the panel.
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