inverter

  1. SC

    Inverter Problem

    A couple of years ago I installed a 2,00W - 4,00W Peek inverter So that I could power my microwave and coffee pot when I was boondocking. My batteries were the cheep, group 24 that was sold with the RV. The inverter worked pretty good and it powered my microwave. Thinking I would do longer...
  2. CE

    Inverter

    Hi all, I am installing a1000w replacement inverter to replace a 450w factory installed inverter on 2008 Lexington GT 300SS. I had believed the old one was cooked as it went to Overload with nothing plugged in. When I hooked the new one , the light came on briefly ,the fan run for a moment...
  3. BR

    Quality but small Inverter

    What are you guys running for a small but quality inverter to power TV and maybe a game console. I'm guessing about 300 watts. Would it be good to have this on its own 12v power switch to turn off when not in use? I know they always pull a little current even when idling. This would be for...
  4. 69

    Inverter

    I have a question concerning my inverter. I have a 2021 Forest River Moterhome. If I am plugged in shore power to I keep my inverter on?
  5. HI

    Inverter Install Location

    I bought a GoPower 1500 Watt inverter/transfer switch and am looking for advice on installation location. The most convient location is in the rear near the distribution center where you would tap into the 120 volt and 12 volt wiring. If the inverter is placed within 6 feet of the battery...
  6. Canadian Eh

    Batteries, DC to DC, Inverter

    Not a lot of room on the Ford Chassis for adding batteries but was able to have a bracket built that sits in front of the Step/battery box and lay two more Li batteries on their sides. With that I added a DC to DC converter on the back of a mounting board and the inverter on the front of the...
  7. TO

    rv fridge and inverter

    Hello, I am a rv newbie. We have a gas and propane fridge. We just found out that the dealer installed 1k inverter and plugged the fridge directly into in. Whenever we are plugged into shore power and the inverter is turned off , the fridge uses gas iso the shore power. Is this because it...
  8. Boborc

    Thinking of installing Inverter

    I am thinking of Installing an Inverter to power my A/C outlets when boondocking at night. Probably the 1500watt range I assume. Only looking to power the TV for a few hours, a pedestal Fan, and maybe a laptop charger. Would like to install it near the converter and wire it in the the panel to...
  9. VI

    Battery/Inverter issue

    2017 Coachman/Freedom Express 192RBS. Battery was hot a smelled like rotten eggs and inverter was buzzing. It had been hooked up to 120 volt house electric for about a month. Removed the battery and unhooked the electric. Battery is probably shot as it was only registering about 7 volts. My...
  10. MY

    Inverter

    Does a 2020 FR3 30DS have an inverter? If so, where is it located?
  11. AT

    New User Inverter Question

    I've got a 2021 Flagstaff E-Pro E19FD that came with a 190W roof solar panel and a 1000W inverter. Bought it August 1 2020. Have used the camper several times, but just used the inverter for 2 nights of boondocking on our latest 9-night trip. The power panel usually shows the battery to be at...
  12. HistoricMustang

    Best American Made 30 amp Inverter Generator

    Opinions please. Currently leaning toward Generac....
  13. KA

    Is it my Converter or fuse panel?

    Hello! I'm brand new to camper ownership. We bought a 2016 Clipper Classic 1285sst pop-up from friends at church. So far, we love it, but ran into some random trouble on our first trip. Just sitting at night, all of a sudden all of my power went out. The small fan plugged in to AC, a small alarm...
  14. 19

    Inverter location 2516S

    Anyone know where the inverter is located?
  15. Hogq

    Add Inverter to 2015 FR3 30DS

    We added a Victron 3000 Watt Hybrid inverter to our ‘15 FR3 30 DS. The inverter is fed directly from shore power, and then passes that power back through the coach’s internal AC distribution. The inverter can seamlessly pick up the AC power feed if the shore power drops, and it can boost the...
  16. Canadian Eh

    Inverter wiring

    I have added two more batteries to my system so I have 4 100 amp batteries in parallel. I am going to add a 2000 watt inverter. Because of its size finding a place to mount and keeping it close to the batteries is a problem. Can I feed from the "back end" of the battery aray or will that harm...
  17. captnrick3

    Inverter cooling fan switch

    Does anyone know what thermal switch is used in the inverter bay. The switch is mounted on the side if the inverter and operates the little bulkhead cooling fan.
  18. BR

    Inverter for LED TV

    Hey All, I'm embarking on the upgrade path to better enjoy the options of the HW296 when not on shore power and/or boondocking. I'm buying a new inverter generator to run higher demand items like coffee pot, microwave, and to charge batteries. I'll also get a solar suitcase for solar...
  19. IS

    4000w Inverter Timeout

    I recently installed on my new NOBO 16.6 a 4000w inverter and a 200AH LiPo battery, and when I run the A/C or microwave they work for about 4 minutes while the battery voltage on my solar display shows a rapid voltage drop into the 10s, then 3, and then all power goes out, including the 12V...
  20. mowog73

    19.3 Inverter wired backwards from FR

    I was having similar issues as previous threads about outlets not working while the inverter was on and shore power disconnected. But my solution turned out not to be a faulty inverter, but a dangerously, incorrectly wired inverter from the factory. Inverter remote is on, no outlets work at...
  21. EP

    364ts inverter help

    We bought a georgetown 364ts used last summer. With this model the fridge runs on the inverter during travel. However, we are on our 2nd inverter, $450 a pop! It keeps tripping then dies. So while traveling we have had to run the generator just to keep the fridge running. We recently went...
  22. 22

    Before you invest in an inverter consider this.

    Before you go buy an inverter consider this. I am thinking about adding and inverter. If traveling and not getting into a camp site, I may want to run a fan and C-pap or microwave on the side of the road etc. I researched a lot of 12V inverters and a major majority of them are unhappy with...
  23. JI

    WESTINGHOUSE iGen4500 4,500/3,700-Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator

    I searched and didn't get a good "review" answer, so here goes. I'm considering the Westinghouse iGen4500 4,500/3,700-Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator. $876.00 on Amazon including free Prime shipping. Then there's this guy: Champion Power Equipment 200987 4500-Watt RV Ready Portable...
  24. PO

    GT XL 377 inverter location

    Where is the inverter located on my friends 377?
  25. DE

    Power inverter question

    When I plug my 32" TV and small DVD player into my 1000 watt power inverter (hardwired straight to battery), everything powers on but it says 'No Signal. I can hook it up to my generator and it works fine. Any ideas?

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