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I do have some soldering/de-soldering skills and equipment. I was thinking that I might be able to replace this component myself and save some money.
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Yes, you can. There is nothing magical about the Chinese part number. The pinout is usually standard. Just be sure that the replacement part is the same and can handle the current. You might want to install a socket, as hot-switching may burn out replacement relays every couple of years.
Hint: The circuit board does not look like it has open runs, but desoldering the heavy lugs may damage some of the PC ring(s) around the relay legs. I usually add a backup wire over the top of the repaired circuit run. If you don't have buss wire, Strip some small solid-core wire, or cut out a couple of inches of small Romex and use a piece of the ground wire. With needlenose pliers make a tight "U," lay it around the leg of the replacement relay before soldering. With the pliers, squeeze the "U" shut around the relay leg, and then solder the relay, wire, and circuit board together. Then bend the wire to lay on top of the original PC run, and solder the other end down, wrapping it around a pin also, if possible. Trim off any ends that stick out past the original space with side cutters.
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My other thought is I can just do away with the switch all-together and go old-school with a 30A receptacle for the generator. The only issue with this is I don't really have a convenient place to do it . . .
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If I understand your set-up, if you eliminate the transfer box, you should be able to take the wires that come up from the generator and put a female cord end on them there. This is probably the fastest and most fool-proof fix.
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Does anyone sell an easy to mount, pre-fab 30A (or 50A, upgrade!) quick-connect coupler box for shore power that doesn't require an extensive support structure? Our RV is an aluminum sided Allegro.
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Sure, but the good stuff ain't cheap. Search the
http://www.Grainger.com website for "Inlets, Twist-to-Lock" to see some of what's out there. Ones with weather-proof covers will cost more than ones without protection. If you see something you like, do a search on it. Marine supply houses will generally have better-quality and higher-priced fittings.