Lateboomer1

Thanks to all of you who provided some great insight and helpful suggestions. I feel smarter, although my wife says I still look the same. Go figure....

Anyway I got -er-done and will have a professional take a look at my work before use. 

On 1/1/2021 at 1:19 PM, Kirk W said:

That clearly could change the game. I sometimes get nervous when we give technical advice to an amateur whose skill levels we have no knowledge of. 

Kirk, not to worry. Even though I have a pretty good understanding of RV electrical wiring. I plan to have someone in the know check things out before I energize this thing. And no I dont have an Onan in the unit. Thanks for your concern...

On 12/31/2020 at 8:06 PM, Darryl&Rita said:

Two choices; decide which power buss has the circuits you want powered, and connect the generator feed to that hot wire (red or black), or tie the red and black together, and connect to the generator feed. Option 1 will make it easier for you to keep track of what's being powered by the generator's 20 output, while option 2 means everything has the ability to be powered, and will require more awareness on your part. Use a 30 amp power inlet, 10 gauge wire between it and the junction box, and a 12 gauge extension cord from the generator to the inlet.

Darryl & Rita, Thanks for the information. That helps a lot and confirms what I have been thinking. I have everything needed to get-er-done, but will double check with an RV shop before I put power to the outlet.

I have a 2200ie Companion Honda Generator with a 30 amp outlet, I would like to plumb it in to my current 50 amp transfer switch at the connection box for the Onan in the generator compartment. It would be really handy to have an outlet at the front of my trailer. That way I can leave the generator in the back of the PU and not have to lift it or drag out the heavy 50 amp cord. I've already installed a weather proof male 30 amp connection at the front of my trailer which I plan to wire into the existing junction box for the Onan.

Question: The factory wiring in junction box, has four wires, bare ground, netural (white), red (L1) and black (L2) (see Gen Connection Box image). Question is, do I use L1, or L2 with the Honda or do both legs require power?

Was going to have the shop take a look at it when I take it in for disc brake upgrade, but I believe this question can be easily answered by someone with a bit more experience than me.

Thanks,

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