Installing an inverter in my Winndbago Journey

[warrenjo46]

I decided I would like to have 120 AC available in my motorhome when I am not on shore power without running the generator. I bought a 2500 Watt inverter on line and a 50 amp automatic transfer switch. Installing the inverter and the transfer switch became complicated due to space considerations.

I decided I could install just the inverter but I wanted to make absolutely certain I did not connect the inverter and shore power or generator at the same time. I know that would not be a happy event. But I wanted the inverter to power outlets inside the MH. I needed a way to wire the inverter into the AC system of the MH that would be fool proof. That is why the automatic transfer switch seemed necessary.

I have an epiphany at 3:00 an. Just install the inverter in the compartment with the 50 amp shore power cord. Use a 50 to 30 amp adapter and 30 to 20 amp adapter to connect the shore power cord to the inverter whenever I disconnect the shore power. That way I cannot connect the shore power and the inverter at the same. The automatic transfer switch already in the MH will insure that the generator will not connect when the inverter is providing AC.

I am returning the new automatic transfer switch I purchased for this installation and saving $150.

[time2roll]

Yes that works.

[corvettekent]

Just be sure to install your inverter close to your batteries to keep the 12 volt DC lines short. Then you can run a 12 AWG power cord to your 50 amp plug. You can buy a 50 amp - 15 amp adapter.

[pianotuna]

Many of us do simply add a female RV outlet and then power that from the inverter.

Which inverter did you purchase?

[Lwiddis]

If you are connected to shore power why you you need your inverter?

Are you confusing inverters and converters?