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Old 12-03-2019, 12:20 AM   #1
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Power out.

We have a class c with a Cummins 4000W generator. I would like to be able to plug a shore power cord from the generator to a Gentran to feed a few house circuits. I have no idea how to wire in a 30 amp plug from the generator. Has anyone done this?
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Yes it can be done but more than just getting power from the generator you also must install a disconnect/transfer switch to the house to prevent feedback over the electric providers power lines.
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Old 12-03-2019, 05:54 AM   #3
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Thinking the " Gentran " is a generator transfer switch on your house, you only need to tap into your outgoing 120 volt cable from the generator and install a 30 amp receptcal.

You could use a set of L5-30 male and female twist lock connectors in the generator compartment of your RV.

During normal RV operation, you leave them together. If power is needed for the house, unplug them and plug in a L5-30 cord to the house transfer switch.
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Old 12-03-2019, 06:18 AM   #4
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Does the Gentran have any outlets or cables that would just plug into an outdoors generator output receptacle, or into a 120V AC wall outlet?
Could you run the generator to energize the coach 120V AC outlets and plug an extension cord from the Gentran into one of them? Depending on how much load you're going to run off the 4KW generator?
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Old 12-03-2019, 06:47 AM   #5
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RV outlets will most likely be limited to 15 amps by the panel breakers.

With the L5-30, you will get the full 30 amps the generator can produce..
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If the OP doesn't need 30A for his intended requirements, why add complexity?
KISS, if 15A will do.
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If the OP doesn't need 30A for his intended requirements, why add complexity?
KISS, if 15A will do.
Well, the OP stated in his first post that he wanted to wire in a 30A outlet...
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Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that. Simple. Always helps to bring in a second brain.
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Most RV have an outside 15a RECEPTACLE you can use in a pich; guess you could also use a 2nd cord to another ext cord thru window to take care of Freezer and Refrig in power loss, without disturbing house wiring? Just use 12ga cords?
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I hooked up to my m/h to my home circuit using a GenTran via an installed 30amp outside receptacle. The m/h generator power was split between the air conditioner and the m/h circuits , so when I plugged into the generator, I only got half the wattage; 5K generator gave me 2.5k to draw from. It was enough to power most of my house though. I remember a problem finding a cord with the right plugs though, 4 prong to 3 prong. My electrician built me a 4 wire to 3 wire cord. Although it worked on testing it, I never suffered a power outage to use it.
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