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WILDEBILL308
Oct 20, 2017Explorer II
epfd217 wrote:
I've got a Salem Hemisphere 312QBUD floorplan. Forest River makes several sub-brands with the 312 layout.
Many now come with the residential fridge and a dedicated 1000w inverter. Mine does.
I'm wondering if anyone has removed the friedg eor accessed the power outlet for the fridge. I'm interested in accessing the power outlet and creating a bypass or being able to use that outlet for inverter use.
I'm trying to find the least intrusive method to use inverter power in the camper for dry camping. I realize a rig with a residential fridge is not made for dry camping. This unfortunately was a difficult lesson to learn, but it has really helped me focus on how to manage power use in our rig.
I currently have 2 - 6v GC2's for an adequate amount of battery storage, and I'm simply looking for the easiest way to get inverter power to the main outlets and low use items. NO need for microwave or A/C in my use plan. This is mainly for early and late season hunting use.
Is the inverter for the Refrigerator the only one you have? Do you have a wiring diagram? I would get one from FR.
Not the same coach but I have several outlets on the inverter circuit. Including the front tv, microwave, lights in bathroom and one outlet in bedroom and the refrigerator.
You can forget running AC on inverter.
If you are going to do a lot of dry camping I would look at adding a couple more batteries.
Bill
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