PSW inverter + Converter vs. Inverter/Charger combo units

There have been a few disgruntled owners of Powerbright inverters on the Forum and there are you tube videos about them.

I'd suggest, with a new rig, to buy a quality inverter. Your call on brand. FWIW, I have a Xantrex PS 1000W that does a lot of duty for fridge power. It is silent and hasn't missed a beat. It also has two USB charge ports if that's a feature you need.

Thanks for the replies.

Didn't realize our new Jayco came standard with a Progressive Dynamics Intellipower power panel with a 60 amp converter and Charge Wizard button built in! Our last 3 TT's came with WFCO's, so I naturally assumed our new Jayco would come with one, too.

Looks like we'll only need an inverter since we can easily get into bulk mode with the Charge Wizard button. The only problem is the converter is located at the very rear of a 30+ ft. TT. There's no way we'll get anywhere near 60 amps of charge current with that long of a run. Will probably parallel this run with another cable to increase charge current.

Guess all we need now is a 1000-1500 watt PSW inverter. Looks like a lot of reasonably priced ones available. Had real good luck with a 600 watt PSW Powerbright in our last trailer. May go with another Powerbright.

I wanted more charging amps than what a combo 1000W PSW has so went with three components.

I went with an Inverter/Charger with my solar setup and just left the OEM PD9260 converter installed in case I ever need it. I just unplugged it from the power outlet. It's still hooked up to my system on the output side so "if" I need it all I have to do is plug it back in to the power outlet.

I prefer separate units. Combos require down time on both sides if one side quits.

I like the compactness of inverter, charger and transfer switch all in one unit. Makes the wiring simple and operation is simple.

Others will quickly point out an all in one system is difficult to service. I suppose that's true, thankfully I haven't had all the problems those folks refer to.

Inverter charger setups are common in higher end Class A's and boats. They work great and I suspect the common converter/charger is used more in RV's simply because it's much cheaper.

Inverter/chargers tend to be very good at charging.
I personally like separate components.

Not sure but I do own an Aimspower 2000 watt PSW Inverter and it's been trouble free.