inverter wiring

Colo Native wrote:
I don't want to ever have to buy and use generator

Good luck with that. Run into a few cloudy days and you'll need one.

smkettner wrote:

Mandalay Parr wrote:
Inverter has an internal transfer switch.

Some do, some don't

You're right.
Jerry

I looked up the inverter charger you are interested in and the info on their website is really good and comprehensive. I'd read that first and most of your questions will be answered. If they aren't call the company or get a good tech to install it for you.

Remember to take the inverter/charger out of the converter loop. You do not want to try and charge the batteries while on the inverter. That is why a transfer switch is useful. Chino

I think you will be better off searching for the installation instructions for the inverter you want or calling the MFG. and asking for the instructions. In the meantime here are a few wiring diagrams for your review.

Inverter Installations

Hope you get it done right without too much trouble.

If it is hot my air will not cool down the trailer until an hour past nightfall.
By then I am plugged in. No use at Walmart for lunch.
I guess some work better than others.

GordonThree wrote:

2oldman wrote:
Before you go the subpanel route, consider someday, maybe, you'll have enough power to run your a/c for short periods of time, like at rest stops. And are you sure of what outlets you'll want powered? It's really nice to have them all powered.

Yes, there is some overhead to whole-house (turning off things), but, just food for thought. Either way is fine...but once locked into the subpanel it could be difficult to extricate yourself.

x2

Absolutely! Stop for some grocery shopping at Wally World on a hot day, turn on the A/C, no need to fire up a generator. My bank will run the rooftop unit at least four hours, the dog can be happy while I'm inside shopping and I don't have to leave the truck engine idling. Come back to a nice cool coach, fix lunch or whatever, and then shutdown and hit the road. I'll fire up the generator while I'm driving, don't hear it, don't smell it, let it recharge the batteries.

I left everything wired to the main panel, but still installed a sub panel, mainly to hedge my bet. if (a) the a/c proved to be too much for the inverter, or (b) something went wrong with the transfer switch. the sub panel has a 20a service outlet attached to it, so I can have limited 120v access in an emergency.

I have thought about that but no a/c to much battery, but not sure how to go about that either. I don't want to ever have to buy and use generator

2oldman wrote:
Before you go the subpanel route, consider someday, maybe, you'll have enough power to run your a/c for short periods of time, like at rest stops. And are you sure of what outlets you'll want powered? It's really nice to have them all powered.

Yes, there is some overhead to whole-house (turning off things), but, just food for thought. Either way is fine...but once locked into the subpanel it could be difficult to extricate yourself.

x2

Absolutely! Stop for some grocery shopping at Wally World on a hot day, turn on the A/C, no need to fire up a generator. My bank will run the rooftop unit at least four hours, the dog can be happy while I'm inside shopping and I don't have to leave the truck engine idling. Come back to a nice cool coach, fix lunch or whatever, and then shutdown and hit the road. I'll fire up the generator while I'm driving, don't hear it, don't smell it, let it recharge the batteries.

I left everything wired to the main panel, but still installed a sub panel, mainly to hedge my bet. if (a) the a/c proved to be too much for the inverter, or (b) something went wrong with the transfer switch. the sub panel has a 20a service outlet attached to it, so I can have limited 120v access in an emergency.

Before you go the subpanel route, consider someday, maybe, you'll have enough power to run your a/c for short periods of time, like at rest stops. And are you sure of what outlets you'll want powered? It's really nice to have them all powered.

Yes, there is some overhead to whole-house (turning off things), but, just food for thought. Either way is fine...but once locked into the subpanel it could be difficult to extricate yourself.

No.

1, Remove the microwave romex from the main panel and connect to a 20a branch circuit in the sub panel.

2, New romex from the main panel empty 20a (or increase to a 30amp breaker) to the inverter input.

3, New romex from inverter output to the subpanel.

4, Move any additional circuits from the main panel to the subpanel if you want them powered by the inverter. Do not move the water heater, converter or air conditioner. These remain in the main panel. Fridge might be on the common GFCI circuit and need to be set to propane only or run separate circuit from main panel.