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Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-21-2019, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Long & Winding road
Yeah its not a hard install. Just take your...

Yeah its not a hard install. Just take your time. Lots of writeups on this exact install. I suggest using a circuit break instead of of fuse for the inverter. That way you can turn the inverter...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-20-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Thats good to know.... .I think with my AGM 6v...

Thats good to know.... .I think with my AGM 6v setup I could easliy go a couple hours more (I hope). But I have yet to really test my compacity that way (Perhaps I will have a chance this year).
...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-20-2019, 04:17 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Not too hard. The one breaker in your fuse box...

Not too hard. The one breaker in your fuse box on our Axis/Vegas RV's is marked recepicals (but the None GFI - you have two breakers) controls all of the outlets you want (Frig, Two inside TV's, the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-19-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Group 29 is a nice size.... Esp if you can go the...

Group 29 is a nice size.... Esp if you can go the TWO 6 volt AGM route ....thats about a good as it can get (without spending big money for lithium) and staying in the Factory locaton while keeping...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-19-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
But will they fit under my steps with zero mods? ...

But will they fit under my steps with zero mods?

That is the main reason I picked the Full Rivers.... Just the right size and I could pick them up locally (no local Trojans for me).
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-19-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Yep, AGM rock! 6 Volt AGM "Rock N Roll all...

Yep, AGM rock!

6 Volt AGM "Rock N Roll all night and Party Every Day". LOL.

Look below how wimpy the stock Lead Acid look next to the "Group 27" AGM 6V. And they still fit under my steps with...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-15-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
I think its a great Idea if you ahave the room to...

I think its a great Idea if you ahave the room to spare. Some days you really need a stong cup of joe so its well worth it in the long run (IMO). :thumb:
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-14-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
I agree with Oneilkeys. My OEM batteries...

I agree with Oneilkeys.

My OEM batteries were junk before the first year was up (and CW + Thor would not replace or discount new ones). I did my research and decided TWO 6 volt AGM's were the way...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-27-2018, 03:25 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Good to know. Keep in mind that with the OEM...

Good to know.

Keep in mind that with the OEM wiring from the Battery to the OEM fuse panel (which is 4 gauge) it may not be large enough to supply enough juice to get a full 1200 watts. This is...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 11:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Oh, Ok. Thats good. As long as your not...

Oh, Ok. Thats good.

As long as your not trying to use a blow dryer or electic heater on high you should be fine.

I wonder if this Aims 1200 watt inverter can run our small microwaves? Not...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
You know you got to thinking while eating lunch...

You know you got to thinking while eating lunch today..... If you want to run all of your repecitals off inverter power you might be better off with TWO Aims 1200 inverters or one large one with a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Can never have too many cell phone charging...

Can never have too many cell phone charging points or too much horsepower. LOL.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Ok, thats cool. I would make sure its raised...

Ok, thats cool.

I would make sure its raised off of the floor some (under the cabinets) and not in direct line of fire of a water source to be safe.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Ok, well thats a lot of outlets hooked up to a...

Ok, well thats a lot of outlets hooked up to a med size inverter. Just make sure you dont overload the inverter and you should be fine.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Yes, but do you really plan on watching TV...

Yes, but do you really plan on watching TV outside when NOT plugged into shore power. I dont so I didnt worry about it.

If so I think I would pull power from the frig outlet (this is powered by...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Picture of extra outlet.

Picture of extra outlet.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Very odd, I figured all of the thor RV's had at...

Very odd, I figured all of the thor RV's had at least one outlet in the slide area. This is very handy when your using a lap top at the table (or charging a phone while you are using it).

I also...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Yep, mine was the same way.... Black stranded...

Yep, mine was the same way.... Black stranded wire for slide outlet but it piggy back at the breaker for the NON GFI outlets.

I think the RV industry thinks "NEC" stands for "Never Exactly...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
OK, so the circuit breaker you want to use will...

OK, so the circuit breaker you want to use will run all of the outlets that you want to run off of your inverter right?

I picked the NON GFI circuit on my RV since it runs the two inside TVs (and...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
This is good to know. I didnt want to drain my...

This is good to know. I didnt want to drain my battery on a long trip.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-26-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
I have only ran it for a short period of time on...

I have only ran it for a short period of time on the inverter. I prefer to use propane but I might change my mind later.

I would think it would be Okay and your Alt would keep up. Its not like...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-18-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Ok, thanks. Thats good to know. Might look for...

Ok, thanks. Thats good to know. Might look for a dealer. Its so easy to purchase from Amazon I forget to look elsewhere.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-18-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Yep, just take your time and do it right the...

Yep, just take your time and do it right the first time. And most importantly do it the way "you" want it done.

I just put the same converter in my Amazon Cart along with the "Surge Guard" hard...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-18-2018, 03:45 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
I guess its it really matters what you "expect"...

I guess its it really matters what you "expect" out of your inverter or plan on using it for.

I only have two 6v 220 amp hr batteries in my system..... So I feel like my system is built to scale...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-18-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,667
Posted By Long & Winding road
Well unless you think you will need all 1200...

Well unless you think you will need all 1200 watts at once I dont think its a problem to install at the fuse panel and use the OEM wiring. Many have installed this exact inverter (Me included)...
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