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tropical36
Dec 23, 2017Explorer
ted and renee wrote:
My "96 Georgie Boy does not have a inverter,,should I install one??
Before this goes completely astray, lets try and clarify a few things.
Most every coach came with a converter that makes 12vdc from 120vac and required for charging the batteries.
An inverter, that you most likely don't have from the factory, makes 120vac from 12vdc.
I installed my own aftermarket inverter, in my last coach.
With just two batteries, anything over 1KW would be a waste.
Mount it, other than in the battery compartment, but close enough, so as not to require more than 5ft or so of #2 awg cable or larger for going to the batteries with it's input.
After that, the easy way is to plug in the whole coach, but with only the main and low power circuits on. This takes some diligence and for not being forgetful.
The other way, without making a major project out of it, is to run a couple of private circuits from the inverter's AC output up through the floor to some new self installed outlets, Then use an extension cord for powering up the TV and other low power items.
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