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fpoole
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Aug 30, 2015

Inverter? set up 4 - 32"TV, BluRay, DISH, Winegard

There's an excellent thread on inverters in general here for reference

I'm looking to set up the above in an AF 990 and thought I might not be alone. Tried to search, but spotty at best so titled it for easy reference.

Getting the AF in a few weeks, going to try to have dealer set it all up and wanted some ideas.

I'll be setting up the above referenced 32" TV which would have different power? draws than a 9" TV?.

I was looking at a 300 watt inverter but they only seem to come in 1-2 plugs and I'm not sure what is directly connected and what can be done. I'm guessing I'll have it in the TV/Media compartment.

As I see it:
TV = 1 120v plug access
Blue Ray = 1 120v plug access
DISH box = 1 120v plug access

and the Winegard Dish-dish?
Will that require an additional plug access, now total of 4 plug outlets, or are they normally "Hard Wired" in.

AF will have 2 29s battery with 2-160 watt solar panels = 320 watts, on a sunny day?

TV will be on for apx 4hrs day off/on, along with the BluRay for movies at night.

I am wondering for those that have a similar set up, does it work ok? or do you have to be careful on usage or it's just not going to happen unless I Gen it.

I am considering "Hanging" two additional batteries using the Torklift truck hanging batteries with 2 31s... but thinking the wiring, hopefully they are able to do this, would be a mess.

So, with this in mind, open to suggestions and thoughts and hopefully it will help others looking for like setups. Go Simple, Electrical Tech I'm not, have trouble plugging in USB cords, so be forewarned.

Please, if you have suggestion, give the brand names so I can search for it.
Posting the "I have 400 watt and it works great...." leaves me to try to figure out which is the best or better and that can be a scary thought, heheh, so if you have the brand name it's helpful to post it and I can take it from there.

Thanking you ahead, looking forward to getting out there....
and, I know, I know.. what am I doing getting a camper just to watch TV.. heheh, for the noise, and???? cause I can, LOL sigh, I need to hit the road soon...

fun....

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  • Thanks DB, we were posting at the same time.

    I have seen someone here posted a big one in the lower battery box, closer is better, but wasn't quite ready for that yet.. heheh, doesn't mean I won't, but one step at a time eh?

    Xantrex Prosine 2.0 Inverter/Charger with Remote Interface - 2000 Watts Looking a little pricey to start with, but will look into it for future use... I need to let the "Dust Settle" for a bit..



    thanks...
  • Ok, thanks much...

    I wasn't sure if the "Strips" would overload it or not?
    With that in mind, it should be ok.

    Posting, I typically try "Searching" for the items and end up with pages of random posts, from other subject posts, so figured the "Subject titles" help in pinning down something useful, thus the post.

    I'm guessing truck campers are limited on power sources and room, so figured I'd post in the TC area as it'll still pop up on the subject Searches.

    Go Power! GP-SW300-12 300-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter


    Thanks...
  • I opted for a whole house inverter/charger. It powers the entire camper, but obviously I won't run the A/C due to battery limitations.

    I have a ProSine 2.0. (2000 Watt)

    Truck campers present some challenges for installing big inverters due to space limitations, access to the AC wiring and location to battery bank - so it may not be feasible to install one in an AF990.

    With your plan of full-timing in your 990, I'd recommend a Pure Sine Wave inverter. Some devices won't run properly on modified sine wave inverters.
  • 300 watt GoPower sine wave works great for me.
    I added a transfer switch to the convenience circuit to power all the existing outlets.
    Use small power strip if you need more outlets right there.
  • fpoole wrote:
    Will that require an additional plug access, now total of 4 plug outlets, or are they normally "Hard Wired" in.
    Use an outlet strip.

    Truck campers seem to have their own take on things. The Tech issues forum has a ton of inverter posts. Most folks looking for inverter information won't be looking here.