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Title: dc to ac converter
Post by: mikeann on November 23, 2014, 10:24:20 pm
I have a 1995 u 240 does anyone know where the dc to ac converter is located. I would appreciate any help. thanks  Mike
Title: Re: dc to ac converter
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 23, 2014, 11:38:32 pm
Inverter.  The "DC to AC" device is called a inverter - the "AC to DC" device is the battery charger/converter.  Took me quite a while to get them straight in my head.

Look in the storage bay, under/behind the entry steps, or in that general area...that's where it is on our coach.  Big black/silver box with some heavy electric cables attached.

Welcome to the group!  Have fun exploring your coach - it is like a treasure hunt!
Title: Re: dc to ac converter
Post by: mikeann on November 23, 2014, 11:54:54 pm
thanks so much I will look tomorrow morning
Title: Re: dc to ac converter
Post by: stump on November 24, 2014, 07:24:37 am
on my 91 it is in the bay just in front of my large bay you can see it from the left hand side door.
Title: Re: dc to ac converter
Post by: jor on November 24, 2014, 10:06:16 am
Might not have one. Our 93 didn't (just a converter).
jor
Title: Re: dc to ac converter
Post by: wolfe10 on November 24, 2014, 10:32:27 am
Look in the driver's side front basement bay (just behind the generator).  If you have a converter (120 VAC to 12 VDC) on the back wall all the way in/near entrance steps, it is unlikely that you have an inverter-- at least from the factory.  You would have either that converter OR an inverter/charger.

The best place to install an inverter/charger, would be in the passenger's side bay just in front of the house battery area (shortest 12 VDC wire run, yet not in the battery compartment).
Title: Re: dc to ac converter
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 24, 2014, 10:34:37 am
Good point, Jor (and Brett).  It is not listed as standard equipment:

1995 Foretravel GV U240 Specifications (http://beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/models/1995_foretravel_gv_U240_specifications.html)

I assumed since the OP asked, that they probably had a inverter control panel.  Should never assume anything...