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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2022

Inverter installation question.

Hello. So I’m installing an inverter in my class A. I plan on installing it in the basement storage by the entry door which is right next to the batteries, about 3 feet. My only concern is the heat. My basement gets very hot when on the road in the summer, will this trigger the over temp shut down? I do only plan on using it when the generator isn't running, and that is on days when it’s cool outside. Like when we head down to TX. In Nov. In the summer heat of 90 plus deg I’ve seen the compartment temps up to the 110’s! On regular cooler days maybe 85-90. I know some manuf install them in the exact same location with no issues.
Looking for advice and opinions.

Thanks!
  • I installed a 1500 watt inverter in the same place in my Suncruiser just for my Haier residential refrigerator. Run the refrig on the inverter all the time. Took trips to Ithaca NY and Wilmington De as well as Door County and Marquette MI this sumeer with no problems. Can send you pics of installation next week if you'd like.
  • Thanks. I also forgot to mention that I currently have a 1k watt inverter in the same compartment right now that powers only my small dorm fridge. I also have 2 small computer fans venting the compartment. It hasn’t been an issue and probably won’t be with the newer one powering most of the MH.
  • Don't know if it helps, but our inverter is installed in our compartment under the mattress. We have a DP and the diesel motor is located directly under that compartment. The compartment gets very hot from the running motor for sure. There is a vent next to the inverter, and a cooling fan on the inverter.