Why does my AC not work with shore power?
When I put power to the shore power side, the AC works but nothing else does. When generator is on everything works. Seems like there may be another switch between shore power and this switch for some reason. AC probably means “Alternating Current”, not “Air conditioner”.
Why does my generator not run on shore power?
this sounds like a problem with your transfer switch. If you don’t know, this is the device that switches the power between the generator and the shore power cord. It probably has a damaged relay and cannot switch over to shore power. You should find the transfer switch behind the converter.
Why is my RV not running on shore power?
RVIA Technical Consultant this sounds like a problem with your transfer switch. If you don’t know, this is the device that switches the power between the generator and the shore power cord. It probably has a damaged relay and cannot switch over to shore power. You should find the transfer switch behind the converter.
Is there a transfer switch between shore power and AC?
When generator is on everything works. Seems like there may be another switch between shore power and this switch for some reason. AC probably means “Alternating Current”, not “Air conditioner”. I have never heard of a transfer switch just for the Air Conditioner, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exists.
When I put power to the shore power side, the AC works but nothing else does. When generator is on everything works. Seems like there may be another switch between shore power and this switch for some reason. AC probably means “Alternating Current”, not “Air conditioner”.
Can a dash air conditioner be run all the time?
As for running the dash air conditioner, you can run it all the time without any issues. Running an air conditioner requires more power than any other appliance in your RV. As a result, that means you will be using more gas than you would be if it were not running.
What to do if your air conditioner is running constantly?
If your unit is blowing warm air from the supply vents in addition to running constantly, it may have frozen up. Turn the air conditioner completely off, and call in a professional right away to diagnose the cause and prevent further damage to the system.
this sounds like a problem with your transfer switch. If you don’t know, this is the device that switches the power between the generator and the shore power cord. It probably has a damaged relay and cannot switch over to shore power. You should find the transfer switch behind the converter.
What to do when your shore power goes out?
With your shore power unplugged and the generator turned off, open the transfer switch and see if you can see any damage. You may find some burnt terminals or wiring, or some scoring in there. Everything was running fine and the power went out in the middle of the night.
