Inverter install help
I put in a household frig in my fifth wheel, but of course when I unplug to move down the road it's off line. I noticed the newer fivers have household refrigerators and an inverter on board for when...
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tbax46 wrote:
Question is what size of inverter is needed for just this outlet and how do you wire it for part time use. Do you need a switch to allow the receptacle to go fro the inverter to shore power.
Not an electrician and could use some help and ideas.
around 1000w or more
the fridge will draw 100-200w while running
but its the compressor surge on start of cycle that will draw 900w or more
access to wiring dictates, whether you run a new circuit, and manually switch them by plugging and unplugging,
or if you can use an inverter with pass thru, that auto switches
even if you need to run a new circuit there are 'transfer switches' that can be installed behind the fridge to switch between the shore circuit and the new inverter circuit
battery bank & solar is another topic
do you dry camp ?
do you make frequent long stops 'over night' during the drive from one camp location to another ?
always use FHU campsites ?
No. No . yes, then you don't need solar, just enough battery power to get thru the drive time
a few more details will make for better answers
