cpenn Report post Posted December 31, 2015 Which 50 amp transfer switch would you'all recommend and is there a transfer switch with surge protection included? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted December 31, 2015 I prefer Iota brand ATS for my use, and have never used an ATS with surge protection because I have an external surge guard, but looking online, I did find one at Camping World. I can't vouch for the quality because of never using one, but the company is a reputable company. Here is the link "http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=67210&rewrote&affiliateid=5193&gclid=CKXxqIakhsoCFdgPgQod2OUD1w". Happy New year, Kay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 I would not consider a combined unit because if one failed you would have to replace both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obedb Report post Posted December 31, 2015 RV'ers that have been around for some years probably remember coaches with no transfer switch. I had to replace the transfer switch on our used coach before our first trip. If I lost another one I would consider going back to the fifty amp cord plugging into the generator output when you ready for travel. Worked fine on our 34 Georgie Boy II. Would that be good or am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 Nope, not a thing wrong with either manual transfer switches (very common on marine applications) or "unplug one source and plug in the other one". In fact, both appeal to KISS theory people (Keep It Simple Stupid). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 31, 2015 Nope, not a thing wrong with either manual transfer switches (very common on marine applications) or "unplug one source and plug in the other one". In fact, both appeal to KISS theory people (Keep It Simple Stupid). I use the "KISS" theory daily. Funny you mentioned it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted January 1, 2016 I agree with "KISS" also, while designing the bus, plug around is in place in case of outage of the ATS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted January 1, 2016 I'm using the original transfer switch but installed a hardwired surge voltage protector before the transfer switch. This also protect from bad connection and or terminals on the cord or reel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbrinck Report post Posted January 4, 2016 I have a Surge Guard #40250 combination ATS and surge protect & power monitor. It replaced a similar unit (AES brand. no longer made) that began to give false "no ground" alarms after about 5 years. The Surge Guard is now 6 years old and still doing fine. I think, though, that a smarter solution is a separate ATS and hard-wired power monitor. I don't see any advantage (including price) in combining them, and either function can fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
