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Ultrastryk · 09-28-2008, 05:39 AM

The last couple times that I started my generator, the inside AC outlets, Microwave, etc did not come on in the usualy 30-60 seconds. If I shut the gen. off, and restarted it, the AC power came on in 30 seconds. Is this a sign that the transfer switch is about to go. I think it is an AOPA brand?

If so, how hard are they to replace? I had one go on another coach years ago, and the dealer switched it out in about 30 minutes. It looked like alot of wires that needed to be switched over. If you took the time to mark each wire it didn't look that tough.

Thanks
Bill

2005 Newmar KSDP 3910

Ultrastryk · 09-28-2008, 05:39 AM

The last couple times that I started my generator, the inside AC outlets, Microwave, etc did not come on in the usualy 30-60 seconds. If I shut the gen. off, and restarted it, the AC power came on in 30 seconds. Is this a sign that the transfer switch is about to go. I think it is an AOPA brand?

If so, how hard are they to replace? I had one go on another coach years ago, and the dealer switched it out in about 30 minutes. It looked like alot of wires that needed to be switched over. If you took the time to mark each wire it didn't look that tough.

Thanks
Bill

2005 Newmar KSDP 3910

Lug_Nut · 09-28-2008, 09:22 AM

My last coach, a DSDP, did similar several times. It happened maybe 4 times or so over the course of about a year, but generally it never failed and I never did anything to correct it. But, it rarely acted up and the old saying "Don't fix it if it ain't broken" seem to be the way to go." I figured it was sticky from lack of use. The more often I used it the less it would even happen.
That works for me.

Peter

BigRigRVing · 09-28-2008, 12:46 PM

I had the same issue a while back, turned out to be loose, I blew it out with air hose and tighten everything up, never had the problem again. When we spent the summer at factory they checked it out and everything checked out ok. Hope it helps!

MikeandClaudia · 09-29-2008, 08:06 AM

Just for my information---Where is the transfer switch located??

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Route 66 · 09-29-2008, 09:33 AM

The transfer switch is in the electrical bay.

The power cord is connected to it.

TRAKKER · 09-30-2008, 08:00 AM

The delay timer is often separate from the transfer switch but connected to it. It is a smaller module, maybe an inch or so square that is wired in series with the generator output to the transfer switch relay feed. An increasing delay is probably due to this module failing, not the transfer relay itself. On my 2000 Southwind, they wired the delay to the shore line by mistake.