 |
|
01-23-2019, 10:13 PM
|
#41
|
|
Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Utah
Posts: 67
THOR #12415
|
What is the advantage of an inverter if you have a generator?
__________________
|
|
|
|
01-23-2019, 10:18 PM
|
#42
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by tag8015
What is the advantage of an inverter if you have a generator?
|
You dont have to run the Genny.... quiet, saves fuel, use solar properly.
__________________
2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
|
|
|
|
|
01-23-2019, 11:06 PM
|
#43
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by tag8015
What is the advantage of an inverter if you have a generator?
|
What Long&Winding said...
You can watch any one TV or all at the same time without being plugged into shore power or running the generator.
So if you’re boondocking, tailgating or at the beach, it’s nice and quiet.
__________________
'17 Vegas 24.1
Fallbrook, CA
|
|
|
|
|
01-24-2019, 12:33 AM
|
#44
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
|
Also, one reason we are installing one, is to tap the ALTERNATOR CHARGING while the coach is in motion to be able to charge laptops, run a tv, and also use the INVERTER 120v to run the REFRIGERATOR without using propane while in motion.
Kind of like the idea of propane valve being "off" while in motion.
__________________
2016 25.2 VEGAS with 2017 Jeep Wrangler AND Two Dogs; Norwegian Elkhound & Morkie (The RV is actually the Dog's) 
|
|
|
|
|
01-24-2019, 12:37 AM
|
#45
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
Also, one reason we are installing one, is to tap the ALTERNATOR CHARGING while the coach is in motion to be able to charge laptops, run a tv, and also use the INVERTER 120v to run the REFRIGERATOR without using propane while in motion.
|
 
__________________
'17 Vegas 24.1
Fallbrook, CA
|
|
|
|
|
01-27-2019, 09:58 PM
|
#46
|
|
Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Utah
Posts: 67
THOR #12415
|
Sounds awesome, I just purchased the aims 1200 and hope I can install it correctly.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-27-2019, 10:01 PM
|
#47
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
|
Im sure you will, Just take your time. Let us know if you have any questions.
Did you get the Aims remote switch as well? If not... you might want to consider it.
__________________
2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 12:57 AM
|
#48
|
|
Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Utah
Posts: 67
THOR #12415
|
Yes I did get the remote, Thanks for the response and if I need help I will contact you.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 01:40 AM
|
#49
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
|
10-4
Did you read old posting on this exact inverter? Also watch all 3 youtube from 2 trail hikers. Thats pretty much what I followed.
__________________
2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 02:27 AM
|
#50
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
Yes, the inverter manual will recomend the size (double check). Looks like I ordered the 150 amp resetable curcuit breaker.
You can see in one of the pictures where I added the 12v to the fuse box.
|
Quick question, on your picture of the CONVERTER which POSITIVE wire did you add?
The one on the left or the one on the right?
I know, "questions, questions, questions…"
__________________
2016 25.2 VEGAS with 2017 Jeep Wrangler AND Two Dogs; Norwegian Elkhound & Morkie (The RV is actually the Dog's)
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 03:59 AM
|
#51
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
I love mine as well..snip.... so I have a 3 way fridge now (without any additional wiring)! .. .
|
DOH! Yeah, now it's moved up the list.
(Fixing why the black tank sensors read Full is 1st priority).
__________________
I'm wearing trifocals now but my hindsight is 20/20.
*************
Bilsteins and Sumos front and rear...HUGE! FatMat and Hoodliner...HUGE!
Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
Battery watering, 260watts Solar and BigFeets to make life easier.
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 12:40 PM
|
#52
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
Quick question, on your picture of the CONVERTER which POSITIVE wire did you add?
The one on the left or the one on the right?
I know, "questions, questions, questions…"
|
Your talking about adding the 12 v positive from you inverter to the fuse panel right?
On the factory DC circuit board you will see an empty lug on the Bottom right (but it dont mater which side its on - they are connected to together).
4 Gauge wire just barely fits.
My new PD4655 Did not have this lug so I had to add a spliter.
__________________
2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 08:38 PM
|
#53
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 274
THOR #10354
|
Refrigerator on an AC source
Keep in mind that the refrigerator, while running on AC, is very inefficient taking around 300 watts for it's heating coil. As long as your are "in use" and charging the batteries from the Engine generator (through the BIRD switch) you may be able to run this way for a long time with the engine running.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-28-2019, 09:57 PM
|
#54
|
|
Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thehobe1
Keep in mind that the refrigerator, while running on AC, is very inefficient taking around 300 watts for it's heating coil. As long as your are "in use" and charging the batteries from the Engine generator (through the BIRD switch) you may be able to run this way for a long time with the engine running.
|
Thats true but I tend run on propane and when hooked up to shore power it will auto switch to AC (bypasses 12v unless you have your inverter hooked up wrong). So only things on 12V will be whats on my fuse panel and most are low voltage so the converter will still be charging batteries.
Yeah, I should be able to run my little 6 cu frig. on "engine" juice only while traveling.... I just need to give it a good test.
__________________
2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
