RV’s with generators

[mopowr steve]

Recently a couple posts had to do with whether or not the 30 or 50 amp receptacles are required to have GFCI protection.
So now it has me thinking after even another thread about someone making a mobile home out of a tractor trailer with onboard generator.

Can any-one out there with an RV that has an onboard generator go out and check if there is continuity between the ground pin and neutral pin on their plug?
Im curious if the onboard generator causes a dilemma with the neutral and ground being bonded, therefore creating a problem if RV’s plug into GFCI protected circuits.

Thank you

 

[ptonsparky]

Good question, I'll try to look at my brothers this afternoon.

 

[zbang]

IME probably better than half will have continuity. Many RV builders* put the bonding jumper in the panel, not to the generator. Also, some RVs use the cord/plug as a transfer switch and some/few have a real ATS.

*mostly the non-factory ones wired by "my friend, the electrician"

 

[ptonsparky]

My brothers older RV uses the cord/plug as the transfer. 30 amp. 120v.

 

[zbang]

My brothers older RV uses the cord/plug as the transfer. 30 amp. 120v.

Sure, but where's the bonding jumper- in the generator or in a panel?

 

[ptonsparky]

Sure, but where's the bonding jumper- in the generator or in a panel?

It appears to be in the generator. I did not do more than check for continuity of the the on board receptacle to the box the device was in.

 

[mopowr steve]

I’m curious just what kind of hell we would be dealing with if it is found that the 30 and 50 amp receptacles indeed need GFCI protection in the future with campground pedestals.