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asde33's avatar
asde33
Explorer
Apr 09, 2015

electrical inverter

I have a couple rv's & both are giving me the same issue. I can't get the 120v power to work without the generator. (77 Minnie Winnie chevy & 84 imperial rambler). The 84 has new batteries & even with the generator on no 120v. Is there a switch somewhere? Anyone know where I can get manuals for either? Thanks
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  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Apr 09, 2015
    Hi,

    In 1977 inverters were sky high in price. There won't be one unless it has been added later.
  • asde33's avatar
    asde33
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2015
    One in 84 is a "PACs 1500". I'll have to check the other.
  • jhilley's avatar
    jhilley
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2015
    You mention that with the 84 even with the generator on there is no 120 VAC. Generators have circuit breakers, check that first.
  • richarfg's avatar
    richarfg
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2015
    You didn't mention if you were able to get 120v via shore power. I mention this for consideration because a transfer switch between shore power and generator power may be the culprit, and may need replacing. I have had to replace mine.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Apr 09, 2015
    You probably don't have an INVERTER installed. These are usually installed by the owner...

    Alot of folks get their CONVERTER/CHARGER unit mixed up with a INVERTER Unit.

    Post some model numbers and the folks on here can tell you what actually have...

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