power inverter installation

[Tom Warner]

Bill this is the time to install the inverter charger right. In my
opinion the only place to install the inverter/charger and get the
performance that you deserve from the unit is to install it in the
front passenger side storage bay. This is the only place that it can
be installed and still keep the cables to the batteries short enough
to significantly reduce the voltage drop. I would strongly suggest
you run 2 plastic water tight electrical tubings (buy it at
Homedepot) from the passenger side bin across the front of the frame
and then to the Positive battery stud on the inside of the frame and
the other one for the negative connection to the shunt supplied with
the unit. All of the bluebirds that I have seen have the
inverter/chargers installed in the mid bay on the drivers side which
is absolutely the incorrect place. If you install the unit there the
cable runs to the batteries will be at least 25 feet long and when
called to furnish power for the microwave for instance will drop to
much voltage even with 4/0 cables.

In addition install at least a 10/2 gauge electrical cable between
the inverter/charger and a separate sub panel with 4 circuit
breakers, one for the rear bedroom receptacles, one for the kitchen
receptacles, one for the front receptacles and one for the microwave.
Again Homedepot has the Square D panels which are about 4" X 6" long
and work nicely. You can see how it is installed if you look at my
pictures of the 1982 FC35 I just sold. http://tinyurl.com/lotbd




Tom warner
Vernon Center,NY
1982 FC35 (sold the first day)
1985 PT 40


At 02:58 AM 4/21/2006, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
> I have just purchased a Cobra 2500/5000 watt power inverter for
> my 82 FC 35SB and would like to know if anyone has any suggestions
> on the installation process such as best placement, whether to run
> extention cords from the inverter to appliances or if it is
> possible to hard wire into exiting house system?,and any other
> advice,safety issues, etc. I prefer not to "RIG" something up and
> would like to have CLEAN INSTALLATION.
>
> ANY ADVICE will be greatly appreciated!
>
> also, my coach was formerly known as GYPSY and is custom painted
> silver with green and blue accents on sides......does anyone
> recognize this BIRD? If so ,any history will be appreciated!
>
> I really do appreciate having this forum and the fine people who
> make it what it is ,on MY TEAM!
>
> THANK YOU ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE A PART OF IT !!!!
>
> Dr. Bill Sampson
> 1982 FC35 SB knoxville,tn.
>
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