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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 02:36 AM
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Posted By FW28z
One additional note. Should you have an...

One additional note. Should you have an aftermarket solar panel or wind generator, they are typically directly connected to the batteries to keep them charged.

Also, the batteries - depending on...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 02:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,746
Posted By FW28z
And finally, if you want the option to run AC...

And finally, if you want the option to run AC appliances off the batteries while off the grid and don't want to run the generator, then you will need an optional inverter as shown below.

Not...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,746
Posted By FW28z
If you have the generator transfer switch option,...

If you have the generator transfer switch option, then there will be an automatic (or manual) transfer switch that essentially does the same thing as unplugging from the shorepower pedestal and...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 02:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,746
Posted By FW28z
When you go "off grid" (without running the...

When you go "off grid" (without running the generator) then only part of the system will work, as shown here:

https://www.rv-project.com/photos/power2.gif

From your description, since you state...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,746
Posted By FW28z
Here is a quick drawing I made... sadly, it's...

Here is a quick drawing I made... sadly, it's probably better than what you'll find in your manual.

https://www.rv-project.com/photos/power1.gif

This is more or less what you will find in a...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 01:34 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By FW28z
The appliance outlets you speak of are 120VAC,...

The appliance outlets you speak of are 120VAC, not 12VDC. I am not sure if this is a matter of semantics or if you realize there are both 120VAC and 12VDC systems on board, which are mostly isolated...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,746
Posted By FW28z
Unless your coach has an inverter or you are...

Unless your coach has an inverter or you are running your generator, you will not get 120VAC when you are off the grid.

If you are running your genny, make sure either the transfer switch has...
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