Inverter install idea. We have no inverter

tropical36 wrote:

kmb1966 wrote:
We are the new to us owners of a 2003 Newmar Dutchstar. This unit did not come with an inverter. I have an idea on how to possibly install an inverter in this unit, but would like some feedback on this install idea:
The battery system is in the bin next to where the inverter system is usually installed by Newmar. My idea is to install a 2000 or 3000 watt inverter in that bin, since it will be a short run to the battery system and the inverter remote can be easily ran inside a cabinet at that point so that the inverter can be turned on/off from inside the unit (close to the breaker box). Then using some #10/2/G wire (was considering the metallic shielded type) running the #10 wire to the other side of the motorhome where the 50 amp power shore cord area is located. I can see a direct shot from the inverter bin to the power shore cord area.
In the shore cord power bin area, install a 30 amp receptacle.
The procedure would be to plug the 50 amp shore cord into the 30 amp receptacle using the dogbone(50/30 adapter). When traveling leave the connection plugged in, and turn OFF the charger on the breaker box, turn ON the inverter. (Obviously do not turn on the air conditioners). By this method, all plugs should be 110v running on the inverter. If desiring the run the generator and air conditioner, we would turn OFF the inverter, start the generator, turn back on the charger.
Does this make sense? does anyone else hook up their inverter this way? Is there a better more reasonable method?

Are you saying that this coach never had an inverter/charger as OEM? Hard to believe, but if it didn't, then it certainly had a converter, so is this still wired in, as it came from the factory?
If you are starting from scratch with an inverter charger, then I would probably install it, according to a later Newmar wiring diagram, that had such.
Mine is whole house feed thru, for the most part and except for the obvious, like the ac/heat pumps and block heater. I think that this is the way you should want to go.

I keep waiting for someone with a like coach, saying that theirs is so equipped and came from the factory that way.

I purchased this from the original owner, and he said it never had an inverter. I do see in the brochure/owner manual where it shows "Optional", and I see the storage bin where it was to be installed if the owner had purchased this option. No other changes have been made to the unit that I can see in the electrical system.