power inverter installation

[Jeff Miller]

Although I can appreciate the right-bay installation to keep the
cable length down around 10-12', I have had very good service from
mid-bay installation and about 20' of 4/0 cable. Mine was wired to
run not only the microwave which it did with no problem, but also the
rear A/C unit, and did so with minimal voltage drop.

As far as installation on the 110v/220v side, there are several
methods other than adding a sub-panel, I prefer to run one side of
the existing panel through the inverter's internal 50a transfer
switch for simplicity, and re-balance the breaker panel to only power
inverter-intended circuits. Many ways to install these things, each
better for an individual's taste, needs, and skills, plenty of "right
ways" to do it if you follow basic electrical design guidelines.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> 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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