Inverter on Generator wiring?
I have a 2021 Grand Design 381m. I just put in 2 Lifepo4 batteries and am installing a Pure Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I am looking for the easiest way to do it before my trip next week. I have a...
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Alright everyone, I finished all the work today. I replaced my non-lithium converter with a new 60a lithium compatible one that I put by the batteries. I installed a Bluetooth shunt to monitor use. Then I installed the inverter by the batteries and put it on the wall.
I decided against tapping into the generator wiring with a manual switch. After opening the junction box, I decided to hook everything back up and skip this idea. Many reasons. I saw its some very heavy gauge wires leading out, which are a pain to work with. I would also need to custom fab a way to attach the switch to the box....or take out the box completely whoch would leave some ugly marks that I would have to fix as well. Lastly, while the switch is good, getting all that heavy gauge wire in there would be a major PIA.
I concluded that for right now, plugging in my shore power into the inverter will do. Then when I get some more time and motivation (not anytime soon with 2 young toddlers running around!), just go and do it the right way as it won't even take that much longer than this half baked solution (adding another ATS).
The only thing I want to do sometime soon is move all my battery connections to a nice Bus Bar and replace a few of the battery wires with thicker replacements. some of the factory ones and ones that came with the equipment are definitely too thin for the potential amps (Dont worry, still nothing under like 6ga).
I appreciate all the feedback here. It has helped me prevent some mistakes and ultimately guided me to the best outcome for the day!
I decided against tapping into the generator wiring with a manual switch. After opening the junction box, I decided to hook everything back up and skip this idea. Many reasons. I saw its some very heavy gauge wires leading out, which are a pain to work with. I would also need to custom fab a way to attach the switch to the box....or take out the box completely whoch would leave some ugly marks that I would have to fix as well. Lastly, while the switch is good, getting all that heavy gauge wire in there would be a major PIA.
I concluded that for right now, plugging in my shore power into the inverter will do. Then when I get some more time and motivation (not anytime soon with 2 young toddlers running around!), just go and do it the right way as it won't even take that much longer than this half baked solution (adding another ATS).
The only thing I want to do sometime soon is move all my battery connections to a nice Bus Bar and replace a few of the battery wires with thicker replacements. some of the factory ones and ones that came with the equipment are definitely too thin for the potential amps (Dont worry, still nothing under like 6ga).
I appreciate all the feedback here. It has helped me prevent some mistakes and ultimately guided me to the best outcome for the day!
