So I just purchased a GoPower 700W pure sine wave inverter plus all the install goodies for our TT. The install looks like a piece of cake BUT my wife would like to have 2 outlets in the trailer that run off the inverter to charge phones, laptops, and run the TV. The inverter has 2 gfci plugs but she wants 2 outlets IN the trailer wired up. Can someone, anyone, show me how to do this?! I have no idea what I need to do. Judging by what I've ordered, I've got enough cable to run the lines from the battery banks to a 200 amp fuse to the inverter. I've also ordered a remote for the inverter but that's more of a phone line type wire. How do I charge up 2 outlets in the trailer from the inverter?? I'm lost!!

Easiest way is keep the inverter close to the batteries (otherwise you’ll need larger cables). Then install new receptacles wired using an extension cord with the female end cut off. Then plug the male end into the inverter. This will avoid any need for transfer a transfer switch or relay.The TV is likely already a 12-volt unit. If it is, you can simply remove the transformer power supply and hardwire in the 12-volt lead. This will avoid the loses of stepping up then back down, and modified sine inverter can create noise in A/V equipment.

Decide where you want the inverter powered outlets to be. Install a female plug. Run wire to the inverter.plug-->wire-->inverter-->fuse(near battery bank)-->battery bank

If you want to power the existing outlets you will need a small transfer switch.https://www.donrowe.com/KISAE-TS15A-Automatic-Transfer-Switch $50Switch is easy. Remove the romex of your choice of branch circuit from the breaker panel and connect to the switch OUTPUT. New piece of romex and reconnect to the breaker panel and connect to the INPUT. Plug the switch into the inverter and you are good to go.If the fridge is on the circuit you choose you will need to set it to propane only or it will run down your battery very fast.Inverter close to the battery is best but then you are pulling wire as needed. For just small loads you might be able to mount the inverter behind the breaker panel and supply 12v withe the main battery charging wire. This would put all connections near the breaker panel and just make the connections. No pulling wire through the floor or walls.

Also, for charging devices using USB, using 12V adapters is more efficient than using an inverter to power 120v power adapters.

transfer switch is IMHO one of the better if not the best solution. In fact if you have the (in)famous WFCO charger system, there is a transfer switch made to attach to the back of it. then put a subpanel next to the switch for the outlets to run off shore and transfer power. Did that in my trailer and have it set so that only the microwave, and the outlets run off the transfer switch. That way can't accidentally try to run the fridge, charger, AC etc. off the battery bank inverter. Inverter is in the pass through close to the batteries and a remote power switch for the inverter is in the trailer for easy access to power on/off.I did need to run power cable from the inverter up to the power panel in the trailer to the transfer switch.

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time2roll
Nomad
Jun 13, 2020
If you want to power the existing outlets you will need a small transfer switch.

https://www.donrowe.com/KISAE-TS15A-Automatic-Transfer-Switch $50

Switch is easy. Remove the romex of your choice of branch circuit from the breaker panel and connect to the switch OUTPUT. New piece of romex and reconnect to the breaker panel and connect to the INPUT. Plug the switch into the inverter and you are good to go.

If the fridge is on the circuit you choose you will need to set it to propane only or it will run down your battery very fast.

Inverter close to the battery is best but then you are pulling wire as needed. For just small loads you might be able to mount the inverter behind the breaker panel and supply 12v withe the main battery charging wire. This would put all connections near the breaker panel and just make the connections. No pulling wire through the floor or walls.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Jun 13, 2020
Decide where you want the inverter powered outlets to be. Install a female plug. Run wire to the inverter.

plug-->wire-->inverter-->fuse(near battery bank)-->battery bank
carringb
Explorer
Jun 13, 2020
Easiest way is keep the inverter close to the batteries (otherwise you’ll need larger cables). Then install new receptacles wired using an extension cord with the female end cut off. Then plug the male end into the inverter. This will avoid any need for transfer a transfer switch or relay.

The TV is likely already a 12-volt unit. If it is, you can simply remove the transformer power supply and hardwire in the 12-volt lead. This will avoid the loses of stepping up then back down, and modified sine inverter can create noise in A/V equipment.

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