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obiwancanoli
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May 01, 2021

RV Tech recommends new Inverter (@ $2,500 to install)

That's a lot to solve a GFCI problem...

OK, been having a problem resetting my two GFCI plugs (on Inverter, no shore power); my initial problem occurred while on the Inverter. When the generator is fired up, one of the GFCI's resets, the other does not - my tech has 40 years in the business, BTW... also having an issue - while on the inverter - with the dome light underneath the microwave - it blinks on and off continuously when on the inverter... tech suggests trying to plug into shore power to see if that solves the problem... but if it does, how do I resolve the MW light blinking on and off?

It was his feeling that changing my MSW Inverter to a PSW would likely solve the problem, and the cost is due to what he refers to as "the right Inverter". This was his reply to my comment about searching Amazon for said inverters, and those I found weren't anywhere close to a price that would justify a total of $2,500... he thought Newmar might have simply gone on the cheap when choosing the current inverter for my coach, but the fact is, it oughta work correctly, yet it doesn't.

I'd appreciate some insight... it's a long ride to a Newmar certified facility...
  • The inverter is not I use when the genny is supplying AC power. Well it could be, but doesn’t need to or shouldn’t really, IMO.
    GFIs can be defective and wear out or they can pop due to a ground fault.
    Age, amount of use, etc we don’t know that from your description.
    Regarding $2500, if he’s been at this 40 years and gets $2500 for repairs like that he should be retired on a beach, that he purchased! Lol.
    The most expensive 2000W inverter you can buy is around $600 and it’s about as difficult as a car audio amp to install except maybe easier.
    $2500 is about double what I’d expect at least.
  • obiwancanoli wrote:
    BTW... also having an issue - while on the inverter - with the dome light underneath the microwave - it blinks on and off continuously when on the inverter


    The inverter may be set to power savings mode. It turns on every 6 seconds or so--to see if there is a load. It caused the display on the microwave to blink and beep. If there is a load--it comes on fully.

    I have this issue with my inverter/charger.

    I solved by turning the feature *off*

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