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04-04-2006, 14:35

Ernie,

The inverter is the single most important update you can do to improve
the usability of your Bird, IMO.

Install it CORRECTLY, and you will be VERY satisfied with it. You can
cut a number of corners to make the install go easier. I wouldn't, it
really limits the ability, durability, and effectiveness of the
inverter.

Use a Link 1000 control(at least, better yet Link 2000R!)

Wire the inverter so the power supplied to the inverter comes from a
30amp breaker in the factory Bluebird distribution panel. Install an
additional distribution panel next to the factory distribution panel
and move the loads from the factory panel to the additional panel.
Move all outlets, the microwave, the ice maker, the curtains(if
electric)over to the aux box.

With the automatic internal switch engineered into the Inverter, all
these items that have been moved from the factory distribution panel
to the additional panel will have 110V all the time.

With the remote copntroler(Link 1000, for example) you will be able to
monitor your batterys as well as turn the inverter/charger on/off from
inside the Bird.

I mounted my Xantrex in the same location where the Redi-Line was
removed. Use at least 3/0 battery cable wired directly to the
batterys, both positive and ground(well, if you use a Link controller,
there will be a shunt in the ground circuit)

At Maxton rally, I had the electric skillet making breakfast, the
coffee pot doin its thing, the outside TV and satellite tuner and the
icemaker running- NO GENERATOR RUNNING-NO SHORE POWER-NO PROBLEM!

My current Inverter is the 6th install I have done with this system,
it works so good ;~}!

Jay Darst
85PT40 Xantrex 85-2530-12 equipped(2,500 watt dual in/dual output)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote:
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> Thanks, Jack. I haven't installed it, yet. The fella that I got it
from says
> it works great. He needs carpet and I think I need an inverter.
Ernie-83pt40
> in Louisiana, moving up to hi-tech
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