The Go Power! 30 Amp Prewired Automatic Transfer Switch Switches Your RV Panel Between Shore Power and Your Inverter Without Manual Changeover
The Go Power! GP-TS is a 30 amp, 120 VAC automatic transfer switch for single-leg RV service. When shore or generator power is present, it connects that source to your breaker panel. When you unplug, it switches your inverter output in to power the same circuits.
Go Power describes it as the prewired, circuit-protected version of the TS-30, built to make installation simpler and faster. It comes with a cord and built-in plug for your inverter's output, plus a charger outlet that's live only when shore power is available, so the inverter never feeds your converter or charger.
Go Power! 30 Amp Prewired Automatic Transfer Switch Features
Automatic Changeover Around a 30 Amp Relay
Inside the enclosure, a 30 amp relay does the switching. With no shore power, the inverter feeds the panel through the normally closed contacts. When shore power comes on, the relay pulls in and the panel runs from shore power instead. Unplug, and it drops back to the inverter.
Prewired Inverter Cord and Charger Outlet
The supplied inverter cord plugs straight into your inverter's outlet, so there's no inverter wiring to run inside the switch. The charger outlet on the switch powers a Go Power! charger, or a stock converter fitted with a plug, only while shore power is connected.
Back-Feed Prevention and Built-In Circuit Protection
Go Power says the switch prevents AC back-feed when the inverter is wired into the RV electrical system, and it includes built-in circuit protection, with a factory fuse on the charger outlet circuit.
Compact Enclosure
The switch measures 9.65 x 7.28 x 4.75 inches and weighs 3 pounds, with a ground block inside the enclosure for the shore, inverter and panel grounds.
Real-World Applications
Adding an inverter to a 30 amp RV. Power your existing breaker panel from the inverter when you're off shore power, with no cords to swap.
Keeping the converter off inverter power. Move the converter's AC feed to the switch's charger outlet so it only runs on shore or generator power.
Practical Comparison
GP-TS Versus TS-30
Both are Go Power! 30 amp transfer switches. The TS-30 is the standard hardwire version. The GP-TS adds a prewired inverter cord with a built-in plug, a charger outlet that's live only on shore power, and built-in circuit protection, which saves wiring time.
Buyer Guidance
Installation Steps and Converter Wiring
Disconnect shore power and the batteries first. Connect the RV shore power cord to the leads labeled Shore Hot and Shore Neutral and the ground to the ground bonding block, then wire the AC Panel terminals to your load center. Plug the supplied cord into the inverter with the inverter off. If you use a stock converter, remove its AC connections from the breaker panel and add a male plug so it can use the switch's outlet. If you add a stand-alone charger, disable the converter. The manual warns that an inverter feeding a converter through the panel creates a loop that drains the batteries quickly.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- Your RV has 30 amp, 120 VAC single-leg service
- Your inverter has an AC outlet for the supplied cord
- You want automatic switching without a manual changeover
Common Questions
How Does It Know When to Switch?
The relay pulls in when shore or generator power is present and feeds the panel from that source. When shore power drops, the relay releases and the inverter feeds the panel again.
Can I Use More Than One Charging Source?
Yes. The manual says multiple charging sources can be connected to a battery, but their combined current shouldn't exceed the battery maker's maximum recommended charge rate.
Does It Need Fusing on the Battery Side?
The manual calls for circuit protection rated to the wire size on every positive conductor connected to the battery, including the inverter and charger leads.
What's Included
- 1 x GP-TS 30 Amp Prewired Transfer Switch With Charger Outlet
- 1 x Inverter Power Cord With Built-In Plug (Prewired)
Simple Shore-to-Inverter Switching
The Go Power! 30 Amp Prewired Automatic Transfer Switch moves your RV panel between shore power and your inverter on its own, with a prewired inverter cord and a shore-only charger outlet. If you'd like help planning the wiring, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 30 Amp Prewired Automatic Transfer Switch Specifications
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| Model |
GP-TS |
| Electrical |
| Voltage |
120 VAC |
| Current Rating |
30 A |
| Service |
Single leg (one hot, one neutral) |
| Switching |
Automatic, 30 A relay (two-pole) |
| Default Position |
Inverter (normally closed contacts) |
| Shore or Generator Input |
Normally open contacts (take over when shore power is present) |
| Charger Outlet |
Live only on shore or generator power, factory fused |
| Circuit Protection |
Built in |
| Connections |
| Shore Input |
Leads labeled Shore Hot and Shore Neutral |
| Panel Output |
Terminals labeled AC Panel |
| Inverter Input |
Prewired cord with built-in plug |
| Ground |
Ground bonding block inside the enclosure |
| Physical |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
9.65 x 7.28 x 4.75 in |
| Weight |
3 lb |
Go Power! 30 Amp Prewired Automatic Transfer Switch Manual