Important points!

Indeed the Westy ground to frame wire is present.

Ironically, in opening up the OEM rear outlet, aside from finding NO
way to release the wires from the push-in holes, I noticed that the
bare ground wire on the 2 conductor to forward outlet was crimped on
to the ground from the breaker. (these were, of course, attached to
the bonding strip in the plastic box) Seems to me that Westfalia
didn't think anyone would be servicing these parts.

I'm a little aware of our national electrical residential code (which
is likely similar to US national code?) but wasn't sure of strapping,
etc. as pertains to an RV or motorhome so asked here.

Neil.

On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 5:01 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> No idea what the Canadian electrical code says, but be sure to use a heavy
> ground wire (8 guage stranded is the minimum) from the hookup ground
> terminal to the body as well as a 14 guage ground wire to the outlets, and
> make sure it's all hooked up securely with proper fittings.  You don't want
> the van body to be at 120 volts because of a short while you stand barefoot
> in a puddle and open the door!
>
> You want a larger ground wire larger than the service wire so the ground
> doesn't burn out first with a short, only the service wire does.

--
Neil n

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