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04-22-2019, 03:00 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: California
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2017 Thor Ace 29.4 Inverter Location
Anyone know the location of the inverter in a 2017 Ace 29.4?
Thx in advance!
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04-22-2019, 03:51 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
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Usually the inverter are under the bed behind the power center for Plant 750 coaches. Only ACEs 29.3 and 30.3 come with inverters and outside kitchens. . You can find this info by looking at the Features - Entertainment tab for ACEs on the Thor MC website.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
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04-22-2019, 03:56 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
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THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
Usually the inverter are under the bed behind the power center for Plant 750 coaches. Only ACEs 29.3 and 30.3 come with inverters and outside kitchens. . You can find this info by looking at the Features - Entertainment tab for ACEs on the Thor MC website.
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Ops, I see the 2017 ACE 29.4 did come with an inverter under the bed.
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04-23-2019, 02:47 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: California
Posts: 49
THOR #9328
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Thx Jim!
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09-16-2022, 06:19 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 31
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I know this is an old thread, but what does the inverter on the ACE 29.4 do? (And my inverter is under the bed) New owner and if I’m on battery power, none of the 120v stuff works. When on shore power I hear the inverter running. My understanding of inverter are the change battery DC power to AC. And a converter changes AC to DC.
What am I missing?
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09-16-2022, 07:59 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ciret7
I know this is an old thread, but what does the inverter on the ACE 29.4 do? (And my inverter is under the bed) New owner and if I’m on battery power, none of the 120v stuff works. When on shore power I hear the inverter running. My understanding of inverter are the change battery DC power to AC. And a converter changes AC to DC.
What am I missing?
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If your inverter is an OEM install it was used to power the residential fridge and TVs. If it doesn't do that from the batteries then you have a problem. And you have the inverter /converter terms correct.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-16-2022, 08:11 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: Wisconsin
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Interesting, as far as I know I’m the second owner. The RV dealer we bought it from sold it originally and didn’t mention any after market changes. When we picked it up and walked thru systems the tech did say the TVs and outside 120v fridge didn’t run on battery. Looks like I’ll have to get the meter out and trace wires.
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09-16-2022, 08:18 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
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THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ciret7
I know this is an old thread, but what does the inverter on the ACE 29.4 do? (And my inverter is under the bed) New owner and if I’m on battery power, none of the 120v stuff works. When on shore power I hear the inverter running. My understanding of inverter are the change battery DC power to AC. And a converter changes AC to DC.
What am I missing?
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The inverter on all Thor MC plant 750 coaches powers: the TVs and the BOMB (HDMI switch box), the passengers computer table outlet, outside kitchen fridge (if installed), duplex receptacle for a CPAP machine in the mattress support frame and the residential fridge (if installed).
None of the general duplex 120 volt receptacles are powered including the GFCI protected ones. Wiring a coach this way saves the wiring complexity and expense of an aux circuit box (load center). Generally coaches have to be medium priced ($350,000 and above) with a second inverter and a very large battery bank to have most of the 120 volt receptacles powered.
The addition of a second inverter or new very large inverter and huge battery bank with solar has been done by many on this forum including me.
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09-16-2022, 11:24 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: Wisconsin
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Coming from a popup, with pretty simple systems that are readily accessible, the class A is interesting
I heard the inverter running today while plugged into shore power. Actually didn’t know what it was, so went looking. The tech that showed us how things worked said it didn’t have an inverter. So, the journey continues lol
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09-17-2022, 12:57 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ciret7
Coming from a popup, with pretty simple systems that are readily accessible, the class A is interesting
I heard the inverter running today while plugged into shore power. Actually didn’t know what it was, so went looking. The tech that showed us how things worked said it didn’t have an inverter. So, the journey continues lol
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Why would the inverter run when on SP? SP is supplying all the 12- VAC loads. Are you sure you didn't hear the CONVERTER fan running?
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-22-2022, 05:48 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: Wisconsin
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THOR #27805
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Possible, I’m still figuring this beast out
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09-22-2022, 06:02 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
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THOR #11130
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Why would the inverter run when on SP? SP is supplying all the 12- VAC loads. Are you sure you didn't hear the CONVERTER fan running?
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Most likely it's the converter...which does run on shore power...basically a battery charger that also supplies 12V direct. If you don't have a residential fridge, you most likely don't have an inverter. Most inverters are installed very close to the coach batteries.
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