Absolutely no power from shore?!

[overlander63]

The front connector is an example of Airstream listening to its customers.
For comparison, reference the story of the old man, the boy, and the donkey.

[xrvr]

I think I would ask AS for an extension cord and have the switch deleted.. Just me. Jim

[switz]

If the second connection was such a great idea for the units with 30 amp service, why did Airstream not offer that option for 50 amp service?

A 50' Furrion 50 amp power cord is over $480.00. The cost of a double pole double throw relay, plug socket and thirty feet of #6 triplex wire with ground would be much less than that and would have put the generator noise at the opposite end from the bedroom for most 30'+ models.

The gotcha is a 50 amp switch starts to cost real money and requires quality relays, not electronic relays that are cheap.

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by switz

If the second connection was such a great idea for the units with 30 amp service, why did Airstream not offer that option for 50 amp service?

A 50' Furrion 50 amp power cord is over $480.00. The cost of a double pole double throw relay, plug socket and thirty feet of #6 triplex wire with ground would be much less than that and would have put the generator noise at the opposite end from the bedroom for most 30'+ models.

The gotcha is a 50 amp switch starts to cost real money and requires quality relays, not electronic relays that are cheap.

No, it's because a 50-amp generator would weigh several hundred pounds and cost several thousand dollars, and 99+% of Airstream owners are not going to have one, much less try to use it in the bed of their pickup truck.

[Tyvekcat]

So an excellent choice is the: 'TRC Automatic Transfer Switch with Surge Protection ' Item #: 17117 Brand:TRC
Model:41260 Looks good 50 amp made in USA. Says it's on sale for $229 , should I go ahead and get one and have it? I guess if the current OEM transfer switch goes bad I can convert it to a connector. Wonder where that transfer thing is on a 28 International ? I saw the plug up front under the window, kinda wondered about it.
I appreciate it

[Yourstruly]

Hi all- I just wanted to let everyone know it was in fact the transfer switch. So hopefully that information helps someone else too!

[airron]

Looks like I too can join the club. My transfer switch went out about three weeks ago. Our service tech by passed the switch for 3-4 days till a replacement switch was installed. One more thing to remember. My unit is a 2011 27'.