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Winnipeg
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Jun 02, 2018

Yamaha 1000w inverter for maintaining batteries

Hi, Sorry if this is a repeat question (I searched and didn't find). I have a MH with 4 @ 6v batteries, 2000w inverter, and residential fridge. I would like to maintain the batteries (while ...
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MrWizard
Moderator
Jun 02, 2018
1000w is tool small
you are trying to charge and power the fridge
the start up surge of the fridge is most likely the cause of the overload

get a portable charger, plug into the yammy, do not plug in the RV

for a test, turn off the fridge, plug in shore cord to generator
make sure wh is LP only

see if the batteries will charge

after the charge load drops down, you might be able to turn on the fridge

the fridge will stay cold for (2) hours no problem
if you don't open it

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