Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
burningman wrote:
Even though 6-gauge is rated to handle the current, heavier gauge will actually work better.
You can’t go too big on the battery cables.
I just installed a Xantrex ProWatt SW2000 in my camper, I used 2-0 (that’s minus-2 below zero gauge).
Xantrex sells a very nice auto transfer switch, it’ll default to inverter power and switch to shore power whenever there is any. I put in two, one for the microwave outlet and one for the kitchen counter outlet. They’re like $50, and then you don’t have to do anything.
Also for like $20 Xantrex sells a remote control switch for the ProWatt SW series.
Then it’s really easy to use the thing.
I saw those accessories and for the right person, they'd be great.
I'm just showing the steps, materials, methods, I used to install an inverter. All this information applies to any other similar installation. Just make appropriate selections of size for, wire, fuse, connectors, batteries, inverter, etcetera, for your installation/application of a 2000 or more watt inverter installation. It may not be smart to use a large inverter with only 2 batteries. I also just added 170 watts of solar. When I post that video, I'm going to be inundated with what I did wrong or should have done again. My setup as done will work fine, as is, for the rest of the truck campers life. I used it today with complete success. Ground my coffee, ran laptop and printer flawlessly and charged phone in the USB port on the inverter. What could be better. The remote and switch would be nice, I just don't need them for how we will use things.
All valid points. I think that others are just pointing out some significant flaws in your install compared to your inverters potential.
If your install works for you that's really all that matters.
