RV Inverter Transfer Switch Installation: How To Guide

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Some campers have AC circuits powered by shore power. To use AC appliances when boondocking or off-grid, an inverter is essential. Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

Mowgli-Adventures.com Installing a transfer switch and inverter to the RV’s AC distribution box, you can flip between shore power and the battery supply on demand. Learn more

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Mowgli-Adventures.com If this is an extension to an existing system, you MUST ensure all power to the RV is off. There must be no AC or DC power on the circuits. Learn more

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Step 2: Install your inverter, with an AC distribution box with individual circuit RCDs for each priority circuit. Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

Step 3: In stall your shore power and any non-priority AC circuits Step 4: Ensure the system is grounded properly Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

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Gray Frame Corner Mowgli-Adventures.com If you do not understand any of this, please get a qualified electrician to help. Learn more