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Originally Posted by TWAMech
I have a portable generator(1500/2000 watt non inverter) that I would like to connect to our 35ft - 50amp Montana 5th wheel. I know that this generator won't power the whole trailer. The purpose is to provide power for our microwave,TV etc.where no 30/50 amp service is available. It only has a 20 amp recepticle and 12 volt output. Question: do I have to plug the gen into the 50 amp recepticle at the back of the trailer or can I plug it into one of the outdoor 15 amp recepticles on the side of the trailer. If plugged in there, will it harm the onboard converter.
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Use the 50 amp service entry on the back of your trailer.
Get adaptors as necessary..
I have a yamaha 2800i which has a 30 amp "twist lock" on the side of the generator. Far right:
I use my regular 50-30 amp dogbone adaptor that I would use any any ordinary 30 amp campsite pedestal.....
Then plug that ^ into the RV-30 amp twistlock adaptor - into the generator.
To plug into the 15 amp outlet on the side of the RV, you would shave to back-feed the electricity.... To do that, you would have to have a double-male ended cord.... They call that a widow-maker.... Wanna guess why?? LOL... Not safe at all.