Xantrex inverter/charger issues
We lost external AC power and batteries went down to 12.4 volts. When power was restored the inverter went to bulk charge but only at 13.5 volts or so. I usually see 14.4 or so charge volts. I think I...
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Larry, not sure this info helps you but will offer it anyway:
We just got our CC. Before purchase, I talked to prior owner and he said his Xantrex inverter failed (he described similar symptoms to yours) in 2011. He replaced it with a Mangnum Energy PSW inverter and replaced his house batteries at the same time. He used two 8D Deka AGM's. I realize our coach came with four 8D house batteries but we don't boondock so I think two will work for us. We also have the residential fridge.
I had replaced an older Xantrex in my previous coach with a Magnum Energy. If you decide to replace the Xantrex, I will say that my research revealed that Magnum Energy makes much better stuff than Xantrex at this point.
We just got our CC. Before purchase, I talked to prior owner and he said his Xantrex inverter failed (he described similar symptoms to yours) in 2011. He replaced it with a Mangnum Energy PSW inverter and replaced his house batteries at the same time. He used two 8D Deka AGM's. I realize our coach came with four 8D house batteries but we don't boondock so I think two will work for us. We also have the residential fridge.
I had replaced an older Xantrex in my previous coach with a Magnum Energy. If you decide to replace the Xantrex, I will say that my research revealed that Magnum Energy makes much better stuff than Xantrex at this point.
