RV 3012 M

[Stephen Birtles]

Dorn
put the inverter in the first bay behind the batteries it is 8 feet
and just run bigger wire to supply the inverter
Stephen 77fc35 same as yours
905 328 0162
dupreeproducts.com

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dorn Hetzel"
wrote:
>
> In my 77FC35 the batteries are at the far left front corner, no
space for
> the inverter in their compartment anyway.
>
> The current battery charger (not an inverter) is about midway back
on the
> left side, same compartment as sewage host storage, probably ten
feet from
> the batteries, doesn't really seem like an optimum location for the
> Xantrex.
>
> Would I be crazy to put it inside the coach? There's a storage
compartment
> right behind the drivers seat that's probably big enough, and within
2 feet
> of the batteries.
>
> Another question. The Xantrex hookup diagrams seem to show the
batteries
> directly connected to the 3012, and all coach loads hung behind it.
Since I
> have combined coach and starting batteries in my 77, I don't think I
should
> be running starting current through the 3012?
>
> I was considering pulling the generator, which we never ever use, and
> filling that compartment with "house" batteries and a more
weatherproof box
> for the inverter... Too whacky?
>
> Dorn Hetzel
> 77FC35
> Hogansville, GA
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 1:59 PM, bumpersbird wrote:
>
> > Terry,
> >
> > Just to be sure I called Sun Electronics again to verify their status
> > as a Xanterx dealer and they confirmed that they are a Xantrex dealer.
> >
> > I would like to get this all done in the next 2 to 3 weeks but if
> > Icould look into the future, you know what I mean.
> >
> > I am still working on the engine bay cooling fans and I just got
> > a '07 DDEC IV ECM with it programing to my coach as a back-up. So
> > I've got a lot stuff to play with.
> >
> >
> > Kurt Horvath 95 PT-42 WLWB
> >
> > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > Terry Neal wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks Kurt. Nice report.
> > >
> > > I too was getting differing stories from different people. One of
> > the
> > > techs at Xantrex told me Sun Electronics wasn't even an authorized
> > > dealer or distributor & there was no record of them in their
> > listing.
> > > Of course, he didn't speak English that I could understand real
> > well so
> > > he may have be sitting in Bombay? Also, he kept saying there was
> > no RV
> > > 3012 "M" inverter either.
> > >
> > > In my PT, to install an inverter outside the engine compartment
> > means I
> > > change a lot of wiring. Yours is probably the same. May be the
> > best
> > > solution though. I was also thinking I may be able to build a
> > > compartment where the Rediline used to be and put it in there?
> > Like
> > > your idea of running a couple of ACs with the Detroit while
> > underway. I
> > > take it you are going to wire your system with the Gen Start
> > feature.
> > > That would be a good idea too.
> > >
> > > Do you have a time frame for all of this? I may wait a little
> > while to
> > > see how you accomplish all of the changes. Please share your
> > progress
> > > with us. I much appreciate it.
> > >
> > > Terry
> > >
> > > Terry Neal
> > > Bozeman, MT
> > > 82PT40 6V92TA
> > > 74FC34 6V53T
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > bumpersbird wrote:
> > >
> > > > Terry,
> > > >
> > > > Here is the responce from Xantrex Customer Serive.
> > > >
> > > > I did buy 2 of these units. They are new in the box and Sun
> > Electric
> > > > is an aurthorized dealer so the warrantie should be good.
> > > >
> > > > I spoke with several tech guys and of course got several diffrent
> > > > answers. About all aspects of these units.
> > > >
> > > > I was most impressed with a guy from Buddy Gregg Motorhomes in
> > > > Knoxville TN. Wayne Clapp a veteran BB Tech. His first question
> > was
> > > > did I plan on keeping the coach? Well of course. Then you must get
> > > > these inverters out of the engine compartment and into one of the
> > > > bays. So were are going the reinvent the wheel. Not really a
> > problem
> > > > the old compartment is really not large enough for the new
> > inveters.
> > > >
> > > > With the inverter box empty I think I'll throw in a couple more
> > > > Lifeline gell cells. That will make 8 house batts. Wayne also
> > told me
> > > > he can with the addition of a few relays make the AC run on Batts.
> > > > With the additional 2 Lifeline's and the 2 new invetrers running
> > off
> > > > of 8 Batts. in 2, four Batt. banks I should be able to run 2 AC'S.
> > > > The 300 amp alternator should be able to tow the line. I would be
> > > > nice to run the roof air with out the generator. Any help in fuel
> > > > economy is welcomed.
> > > >
> > > > Any body want to buy a electric grill for their coach? Mine is
> > coming
> > > > out, slide and electric components included.
> > > >
> > > > I also bought 2 RC7/GS controlers off of e-bay. The were the best
> > > > deal for the $'s.
> > > >
> > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > > >
> > > > [ref:00D3Wjr.500350dxJ:ref]
> > > >
> > > > Dear kurt daniel horvath,
> > > >
> > > > "Can the RC/GS Remote Panel be use in place of the RC7."
> > > >
> > > > No , this will not work properly. You are better off trying to
> > locate
> > > > an RC7 by seaching the internet and the many dealers who may have
> > a
> > > > NOS unit.
> > > >
> > > > "Is the 24 month warrantie good on these new in the box units?"
> > > >
> > > > If the unit is new in the box and purchased from proper dealer who
> > > > purchased it from a Xantrex Distributor than we shall honor the
> > > > warranty.
> > > >
> > > > Xantrex Technical Support
> > > > Customer Service Operations
> > > > Xantrex Technology Inc.
> > > > Email: customerservice@

> > >
> > > > Website: http://www.xantrex.com
> > > > t: (360) 925-5097 / (800) 670-0707
> > > > f: (360) 435-2636
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > --------------- Original Message ---------------
> > > > From: kurt daniel horvath [kguns@

> > >]
> > > > To: customerservice@

> > >
> > > > Subject: Fw: Case Number (00102708) [ ref:00D3Wjr.500350dxJ:ref ]
> > > >
> > > > Is the 24 month warrantie good on these new in the box units?
> > > >
> > > > ----Original Message----
> > > > From: kguns@ >
> > > > Date: 05/21/2008 3:27 PM
> > > > To:
> > >>
> > > > Subj: RE: Case Number (00102708) [ ref:00D3Wjr.500350dxJ:ref ]
> > > >
> > > > Dear Mr.Nick Klien.
> > > >
> > > > Can the RC/GS Remote Panel be use in place of the RC7.
> > > > If so, are there any peculiarities involed or is it just a simple
> > > > choice of which control is available.
> > > > Yes price is a consideration here the old unites are new and are
> > an
> > > > exceptional deal at this time.
> > > >
> > > > Thank You for your time,
> > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > >
> > > > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > >
\
>,
> > Terry Neal
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Kurt,
> > > > >
> > > > > Did you receive a response from Xantrex about the RC/GS remote
> > to
> > > > > control this RV 3012 M? I am thinking about ordering one too &
> > > > replace
> > > > > all of the old components such as the Redline unit in my PT.
> > Can't
> > > > find
> > > > > any info about the two working together.
> > > > > Terry
> > > > >
> > > > > bumpersbird wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Here is my responce from Xantrex to the RV3012M question.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I am awaiting a second e-mail to confirm if the new control
> > panel
> > > > > > the RC/GS will funtion as well as the older RC7.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > According to my local tech guy it will. You should be able to
> > set
> > > > > > the inverter/charger to your particular application.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > > > 95 PT-42
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [ref:00D3Wjr.500350dxJ:ref]
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dear Kurt Horvath,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > They are very similar units. Below is an explanation of the
> > > > RV3012M
> > > > > > model and then the RV 3012 GS :
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The RV3012M, which is 3000 watts respectively. These units
> > were
> > > > only
> > > > > > used for Monaco coaches, and the M designation referred to a
> > > > series
> > > > > > of default programming items requested by Monaco. (See the
> > section
> > > > > > on “RC7 & RC7GS Setup Menus”.)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Two knockouts on the inverter were left open at the factory.
> > > > > > Otherwise they were physically indistinguishable from the
> > regular
> > > > > > version, and had no other unique features. Warranty is the
> > same.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The "software" defaults which may be different from standard
> > > > models
> > > > > > were:
> > > > > > SEARCH SENSE – DEFEAT
> > > > > > BAT CAPACITY – AUTO
> > > > > > BAT TYPE – LIQUID LEAD ACID
> > > > > > CHARGE RATE – 80%
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The RV 3012 GS is the newer version that replaced the RV
> > series.
> > > > > > This series looks almost the same as the original RV and
> > largely
> > > > has
> > > > > > the same specs and functions. Its main visual distinction is
> > that
> > > > > > it only has two com ports, not three. There were a few
> > > > enhancements
> > > > > > made with the Auto Gen Start feature and programming.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Both models were designed for RV use.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "RV3012 M be reprogramed to standard specs? If so what would
> > the
> > > > > > cost be?"
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You could program it yourself if you have a RC7, but if you
> > do not
> > > > > > have an RC7 then you might be able to locate one by doing
> > > > a "google"
> > > > > > search of the dealers online otherwise they are no longer
> > > > available
> > > > > > as they have been obsolete for awhile now.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It would be good to update the system rather than repair the
> > > > freedom
> > > > > > if they are really 15 years old.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I suggest the newer RV 3012 GS model rather than the "M"
> > model.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > But if it is a big difference in cost the "M" model will be
> > fine
> > > > if
> > > > > > an RC7 comes with it.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > For all correspondence regarding this issue, please make sure
> > to
> > > > > > include the case number (00102708) in the subject line of the
> > > > email.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Technical Support
> > > > > > Customer Service Operations
> > > > > > Xantrex Technology Inc.
> > > > > > Website: http://www.xantrex.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any
> > > > > > attachments, is for the sole use of any recipient(s) and may
> > > > contain
> > > > > > confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized
> > review,
> > > > > > use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not
> > the
> > > > > > intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail
> > and
> > > > > > destroy all copies of the original message.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -----------------------------------------
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Case number: 00102708
> > > > > > Case Subject: Xantrex RV 3012 M Inverter / Charger
> > > > > > Description: Could you please explain the diffrence between
> > the
> > > > > > model RV 3012 M and the new RV 3012 GS. Is it just an older
> > model
> > > > or
> > > > > > are there significant diffrences between the two units?
> > RV3012 M
> > > > be
> > > > > > reprogramed to standard specs? If so what would the cost be?
> > Can
> > > > the
> > > > > > model
> > > > > > I have the old Freedom Combi aqua blue colored units in my
> > coach.
> > > > > > They are 15 years old. would it be better to replace these
> > unites
> > > > > > with the RV 3012 M or should I just have them refurbished. I
> > am in
> > > > > > the process of refubishing all the systems so now is a good
> > time
> > > > to
> > > > > > do the inverter sysytem.
> > > > > > Thanks for your time,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In
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> > > >

> > >
> > > > > >
\
>,
> > "Dorn Hetzel"
> > > >
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > > > > > From: Nick Klein
> > > > > > > Date: Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:42 PM
> > > > > > > Subject: RE: Case Number (00102618) [
> > > > ref:00D3Wjr.500350ZIy:ref ]
> > > > > > > To: "dorn@"
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > [ref:00D3Wjr.500350ZIy:ref]
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Dear dorn,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > They are basically exactly the same units, but below is an
> > > > > > explanation:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > This line consisted of models RV2012M, RV2512M, and RV3012M,
> > > > which
> > > > > > were
> > > > > > > 2000, 2500 and 3000 watts respectively. These units were
> > only
> > > > > > used for
> > > > > > > Monaco coaches, and the M designation referred to a series
> > of
> > > > > > default
> > > > > > > programming items requested by Monaco. (See the section
> > on "RC7
> > > > &
> > > > > > RC7GS
> > > > > > > Setup Menus".)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Two knockouts on the inverter were left open at the factory.
> > > > > > Otherwise they
> > > > > > > were physically indistinguishable from the regular version,
> > and
> > > > > > had no other
> > > > > > > unique features. Warranty is the same.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The "software" defaults which may be different from standard
> > > > > > models were:
> > > > > > > SEARCH SENSE - DEFEAT
> > > > > > > BAT CAPACITY - AUTO
> > > > > > > BAT TYPE - LIQUID LEAD ACID
> > > > > > > CHARGE RATE - 80%
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Yes, both models were designed for RV use.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > For all correspondence regarding this issue, please make
> > sure to
> > > > > > include the
> > > > > > > case number (00102618) in the subject line of the email.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Technical Support
> > > > > > > Customer Service Operations
> > > > > > > Xantrex Technology Inc.
> > > > > > > Website: http://www.xantrex.com
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any
> > > > > > attachments, is
> > > > > > > for the sole use of any recipient(s) and may contain
> > > > confidential
> > > > > > and
> > > > > > > privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use,
> > > > disclosure or
> > > > > > > distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
> > > > recipient,
> > > > > > please
> > > > > > > contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies
> > of the
> > > > > > original
> > > > > > > message.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -----------------------------------------
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Case number: 00102618
> > > > > > > Case Subject: how is rv3012M different from other rv3012
> > > > > > > Description: Can you explain the differences between
> > RV3012M and
> > > > > > other
> > > > > > > RV3012 models. What does M series software mean? Are these
> > > > > > models still
> > > > > > > suitable for an RV application?
> > > > > > >
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