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dougrainer
Jul 15, 2022Nomad
togue wrote:
We purchased a 2019 Winn. Forza 34T in FL this past Jan. and used it with shore power until we got home to ME in Apr. I never learned about turning off the batteries until I had it serviced this summer where dealer told me about those switches while replacing four batteries. We're now getting ready for a 3 night trip to a friends home and would like to use inverter (2000 Watt) and generator (6000) for some AC equipment like hot water heater, residential fridge, and possibly one of the AC's.
I just finished trying to read everything I think I need from the manuals about how to set up the generator so it will start automatically when the four batteries start to get too low. But I can't find that subject.
I'm also thinking about connecting a 120 ac extension cord at night for lights and TV. I'd welcome any friendly suggestions, thanks.
Your last question. Your RV is a 50 amp service RV. That means your Magnum Inverter/Charger, the BATTERY charger function is set up for 50 amp service. That means in normal operation the BULK Rate(this is the rate when 120 voltage is first inputed to the Inv/Charger), is usually pulling up to 12 amps AC current. It will usually NOT charge at that rate for more than 60 tom90 minutes, then it will go to float charge. That means running a long extension cord to the RV, odds are the House you are connecting too, THAT breaker will probably trip. So, you need to read the Inverter directions along with Winne's wall spyder control system to learn how to reset the Battery charge rate to probably 15 or 20 amp instead of the 50 amp it is already set at. This will drop the bulk load down to about 4 to 5 amps MAX. You just have to remember to reset it when you are no longer using less than 30 amp service. Doug
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