Once the power cord is plugged in to the power source, flip the breaker to the on position. Once you have properly connected to the power inlet on the side of the camper, ensure that the breaker for the pole (shore power) is turned off before connecting the plug end of the power cord. Failure to properly connect the power cord to the power inlet can result in heat build-up at the power inlet which will eventually melt the power cord plug end as well as the power inlet itself. You should always connect to the side of the camper before connecting to power and always make sure that you twist the connector to set it properly while always using the twist lock collar. This means that it protects your components inside the camper however the power cord itself as well as the power inlet are still susceptible to damage from a bad power supply or improper connection. The good news is that all new Oliver campers have a built-in surge protector that determines if the power is safe before it is allowed into the main converter box. The power cord that Oliver supplies with every camper has a built-in LED, at the power pole end, that will light up when power is present but does not indicate whether the power you are connecting to is safe. When you hookup a shore power connection whether from a campground pole or a generator, it is important to make sure that this power is good. Your camper has a built-in transfer switch to determine where the power is coming from and will automatically switch between the two power inlets to supply the power to your main power panel through the surge protector. Both of these connections can be used with campground pole connections as well as a generator. Your Oliver Travel Trailer is designed with a 30-amp shore power connection on the street side of the unit and some campers may also have an optional convenience 30-amp power connection on the front LP housing. In this article we will be discussing some of the different components and how they operate inside your camper as well as safe and potentially dangerous power connections.
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