power inverter install questions
i'm wondering if its possible to buy a large inverter (1500 to 2000w) and tie it into the camper so i can use any outlet i want to. i dont want to wire it so my inverter is powering the charger that c...
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mikakuja wrote:
The charger is the only item that will need to be re-wired. The A/C already has it's own breaker and does not need to be isolated. The fridge is the only other high draw item, and managing it by leaving it on gas works for us...
There really isn't anything else that's necessary to isolate.
But it is still necessary to make sure any water heater equipped with a 120 vac heating element has that element turned off. Also, any fridge with a climate control circuit, 'though it is 12 vdc powered, should be turned off as well in order to help eliminate unnecessary drain on precious battery reserve. Unfortunately manufacturers have eliminated this switch on some models, in which case it's advisable to add your own, just as I've done.
