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tlaffourtit
Nomad
Sep 08, 2014

inverter, batteries,converter,tranfer switch, etc.

We own a 2015 thor ace 30.2 motor home. We are installing a 5000w pure sine wave inverter using 870ah batteries(12v). We are using 12v batteries because I was given them for free and they are deep ce...
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tlaffourtit
Nomad
Sep 11, 2014
the powerjack is being returned, seems to run hot and turns itself off. I was talking to one of the aims techs. and he suggested a 4000w inverter/charger with an internal transfer switch. he said I would remove the old converter/charger and add the new unit. then connect the dc of the inverter to my batteries. I have no idea if that is a good or bad idea. but i'm liking wa8yxm's idea.

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