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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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pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 13, 2020
consider that when using the inverter you wish to save as much power as possible. Having it power a relay may use about 12 watts.

If, on the other hand, you have shore power pull the relay closed, you save that 12 watts, when on the inverter. On shore power 12 watts is nothing. On battery power it is a lot.

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