Having problems running AC from inverter.
I'm converting a cargo trailer into a camper. Over the weekend, I tried to install an AC unit. The unit that I bought requires 8.8 amperes at 115 volts. My inverter is an 1800 watt trip lite that I ha...
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Robert Kesselring wrote:OK now put your meter directly on the inverter 12v terminals and monitor again. Please post the results.
I monitored my 12 volt supply while doing this, and it never even flickered, 13.5 to 14 volts the whole time (engine running) I took the AC unit into the house to see if it would run from a mains outlet, and it does.
Was any fault code given by the inverter?
BTW... Tripp-Lite manual really calls for 2/0 wire and a 250 amp fuse. Did not see a battery size but Xantrex would recommend 400+ amp hours.
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