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Transfer switch location

Coach is 1990 GrandVilla 36.  Neither shore power nor genset power are reaching the system.  Power is available at the shorepower inlet, and I assume ( I know ) the genset is working.  It was fine during last power outage.

My analysis tells me that I may have a transfer switch fault, but I don't know where it is.  Not under bed, not under bedroom furnace.  Any of you old guys know where to look next?
36' 1990 U280 GV

Re: Transfer switch location

Reply #1 –
Easy on the "old guys." I've got elder abuse on speed dial.

Our 1993 36' has the switch under the bed but there might have been changes since yours.

Pierce :-)
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Transfer switch location

Reply #2 –
Thanks Pierce.  Is it abuse if it is a sign of respect, and it gets results.
Not finding transfer switch yet, but have found mouse chewed romex and a piece of blackened insulation.
Looks like a bigger project.  Thanks four your quick response.
36' 1990 U280 GV

Re: Transfer switch location

Reply #3 –
Quote from: sgwynn –
My analysis tells me that I may have a transfer switch fault, but I don't know where it is. 
Quick Forum search turned up a post from 14 years ago (Reply #6) which contained the following sentence:

"I think in my 1990, my ATS was in the battery compartment, on top..."

electrical outlets
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Transfer switch location

Reply #4 –
Found it.  Under floor of long closet (left side).  Thanks for your guidance.  Now, I'm hoping there's only one.
36' 1990 U280 GV
 

Re: Transfer switch location

Reply #5 –
There should be a schematic on the inside of the lid.

P
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)