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โAug-29-2015 09:32 PM
I am going to step into the Inverter world in my Rebuilt 1161 Lance, some of you may be following my rebuild and THX.
So please post your pros and cons in short easy to read paragraphs.
Thank YOU for your interest! It will be helpful I am sure.
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โSep-01-2015 07:41 PM
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โSep-01-2015 04:15 PM
kerry4951 wrote:
I installed a Xantrex ProWatt 1000 and I installed 4 separate designated outlets direct from the inverter (2 in cabover and 2 in living area). They are brown outlets with brown covers. The shore power outlets in the RV are all white. When we are on inverter power we know to use the brown outlets. When we are on shore power we use the white outlets. Maybe more work than what most want to do but it works for me, and especially my wife as it makes things simple for her.
Question:
I'm going to get the Xantrex 1000, (for tV/player/DISH box) but it only has 2 plug outlets and I'm let to believe that the unit needs to be right near the battery due to cables.
What did you do to get 4 plugs and how did you run them from unit assumed in the battery area, to the 2 different locations. I can see like an extension cord, but are you wiring it behind the panels? or ?
Also, the color coding, if I had the "auto switch", would I need to worry about the color coding as the switch would change it from one to the other.
Just a Wandering Mind, That Wants to Know.. heheh,
Thanks..
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โSep-01-2015 03:58 PM
pjay9 wrote:
I ordered from Best Converter today: PST -2000 12 Pure Sine, 30 Amp ATS, Trimetrix 2030RV and 500 Amp Shunt plus a 300 Amp fuse. Getting breaker box and cable locally.
T think you have made wise choices,,,, now for some solar....
I like your thinking.
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โSep-01-2015 03:52 PM
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โAug-31-2015 08:50 PM
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โAug-30-2015 04:50 PM
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โAug-30-2015 02:43 PM
bighatnohorse wrote:kerry4951 wrote:
I installed a Xantrex ProWatt 1000 . . .
Does that Xantrex 1000 have a cooling fan? How quiet is it?
I never hear it running. According to the specs it has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan. I will tell you that it works great and its stowed in an area with little air circulation and never had a problem with it.
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โAug-30-2015 02:34 PM
kerry4951 wrote:
I installed a Xantrex ProWatt 1000 . . .
Does that Xantrex 1000 have a cooling fan? How quiet is it?
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โAug-30-2015 11:52 AM
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โAug-30-2015 10:21 AM
donn0128 wrote:
Inverter is only one step, and not the first one. Need, power, then inverter.
Need= what and for how long are you going to operate it.
Power= sufficient batteries to supply your need.
Inverter= sufficient size to run the "needs" listed above.
Of course there is one item still missing, replenishing the power consumed?
Bingo!!!!
If you just want to watch the news each evening a little 100-150watt inverter plugged into a cigarette lighter to run your TV is probably fine.
If you want to run the microwave, you need more wattage.
If you want to run an expensive high end sterio, you better be looking at the quality of the power real hard.
What are you trying to accomplish?
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โAug-30-2015 09:38 AM
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โAug-30-2015 09:25 AM
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โAug-30-2015 09:12 AM
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โAug-30-2015 09:07 AM
I would find it helpful if you simple gave the name of the model you use so it can be searched. I don't know if it makes much difference between the major brands, but I don't have a clue as to what those are...
Here's what I"m looking at right now for a 300w
I'll start another thread so as not to hijack this one, but looking at a 120v 32" TV, Blue Ray and DISH box set up..
Great topic OP.
Clueless in "Inverter Land"
Thanks
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2016 RAM 5500, C/c, 6.7 Diesel, AISIN HD 6-spd, 19.5 DRW, 72 Gal fuel, 4x4, 10โ Alum FB, 440 Amps, 4.10 Axle
2016 AF 990 640-Solar/10-6v Batts
GlowStep Stow Nโ Go, E-Bike
RS1 Buggy
frank
Pooles website