Adding Inverter/Charger.Questions
Hi all, Looking at getting a budget inverter/charger unit from Tripp Lite for my 71 caveman Truck Camper. Currently my 110v and 12v systems are totally separate. I have shore power that feeds a ...
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time2roll wrote:Talisman61 wrote:Yes. The transfer switch I linked would just plug into the inverter.
So just to clarify, since all of these inverters have outlets and are not hardwire mounts, I'd just wire a pigtail 15-5 plug into the transfer switch that just plugs into one of these inverters?
The transfer switch also has hardwire input connection for the utility power coming off your 15 amp breaker.
Then an output connection to connect your branch circuit.
The charger would get power right after the breaker, before the switch.
Most inverters transition to hardwire at 1500 to 2000 watts rated.
Note the GoPower has very low idle draw if it gets left on and also has a provision for a remote power switch so you can hide it in a cabinet.
great, might just go that route. Like you said, the individual components make it nice if only the transfer switch or charger fail.
What brands of inverters are no go's? I see true sine wave samlex has decent reviews and have a few lower priced 300-500 watt inverters
