dewdev Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Just bought a inverter-generator for use when camping. Do I need to purchase a bonding plug for it to provide power to the Ollie? 2018 Oliver Elite II, Twin Bed, Hull #354 2024 RAM 1500, 4 x 4; Gas. 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Torque; 3.21 rear axle ratio Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 49 minutes ago, dewdev said: Just bought a inverter-generator for use when camping. Do I need to purchase a bonding plug for it to provide power to the Ollie? The short answer is yes. Here a little helpful info - https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-electricity-companion-bonding-plug/ 3 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave and Kimberly Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I wasn't sure myself and found an excellent article that pertains exactly to your question. The determining factor is whether you have an internal "bonded" neutral and ground... or not, which is called a "floating neutral". Check out this article and you might find it helpful. I did. An interesting thing is that two major inverter generator manufacturers (Honda and Yamaha) have floating neutral which means you need to put on an external bonded plug. Many of the others have internal grounding hard wired inside the generator. It would be worth your time to read the attached article. https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-electricity-generator-neutral-bonding-basics/ 5 2022 Elite II, Hull #1097 Elli Rose 🌹 and she has the solar panels with the 390Ah lithium batteries. Our tow vehicle is a 2019 Ford Lariat F-150 4wd, 3.5L Eco-boost, 3.55 rear end, with the Max tow package. Elli Rose also has the street side awning and several walnut and cherry mods on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Check with Oliver. Back In 2019 that plug came with your set up package. It might have changed. Grant 2022 GMC Denali 2500 HD 2019 Elite 11😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 43 minutes ago, Landrover said: Check with Oliver. Back In 2019 that plug came with your set up package. It might have changed. Our 2020 did not come with a bonding plug. 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewdev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Thanks for the links on the bonding plug. 2018 Oliver Elite II, Twin Bed, Hull #354 2024 RAM 1500, 4 x 4; Gas. 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Torque; 3.21 rear axle ratio Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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