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warrenjo46
Explorer
Aug 16, 2020

Installing an inverter in my Winndbago Journey

I decided I would like to have 120 AC available in my motorhome when I am not on shore power without running the generator. I bought a 2500 Watt inverter on line and a 50 amp automatic transfer switc...
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Aug 17, 2020
Ah the poor man's transfer switch.
Be sure to SHUT OFF the converter when you do that.

NOTEL many inverters of that size class are Inverter/Chargers with built in transfer switch Here is how you wire them on the 120 volt side.

30 amp braker in main box----inverter/charger---Sub panel with breakers

The sub panel feeds the TV and related. Bedroom (usually not on mine)
And other essential outlets (This laptop)

it does nto feed Water heater. A/C Fridge or converter.

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