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Reply #25 –
Thanks guys - I'll take a look at both of those options.

Yes Roland - It is nice.  Our Roland is still working great.  Thanks again. ;D

I contacted the authorized repair facility in Seattle - 1660+/- for the unit, 165+/- for the remote screen and 85/hr to install - 3 to 4 hours = 2080.00.  I always overestimate costs.  I haven't looked at it close enough to determine if I can install.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #26 –
Depending on available space and cable lengths, the Magnum should be a direct replacement for your Prosine, and should use the same remote cable.  If you are comfortable being an electrician, you shouldn't have much trouble.  Ours was much heavier than the old Prosine 2kw, however, so if the Prosine isn't mounted on the floor, there may be mounting issues. 
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: No power in outlets underway

Reply #27 –
Hi Dave - Our Prosine is mounted on the forward bulkhead on the passenger side in the middle basement compartment.  Due to size, it does not appear that I can mount it there.  I may have to remove the Joey bed/basement slideout and mount it to the floor which means I may need some new cables.  Nice to hear that the existing remote wiring will work.  That will save me from pulling out the old wiring harness and feeding the new.  The Magnum unit installation instructions seem straight forward and relatively easy.  I think I can do it but with all new things I would prefer to see it done first b/4 I attack.  The tech I talk to said the total install is 3 to 4 hours.  That means 4 to 6 for me.  We shall see.  Hard start this AM then will go on from there.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #28 –
good luck and send pictures!

I love the magnum, too bad it doesn't fit where the prosine fits - hope my prosine keeps chugging along....
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: No power in outlets underway

Reply #29 –
If I have to replace the Prosine I will take pics of all stages.  Will not happen until after to 10th of July when we will be back in Gig Harbor for 6 to 8 weeks (summer location).
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #30 –
Update - We replaced the Prosine inverter with the Magnum MS 2812 today.  Sorry got so caught up in the process I didn't get pics.  Carol is a great help with these installs as I sometimes have a hard time understanding what the directions say.  As with most things that I am encountering with this coach the fear of the project causes some mental paralysis until I get into it and get going.  The install was a snap and the 2812 fit into the same spot that the Prosine occupied. Secured the new unit to the front bulkhead with 6, 1/4" bolts using fender washers to dissipate the force of the fastener.  The hardest thing was removing all of the stuff and the 2 slide out trays from the center bays so I could get to the batteries to find out what they were and what the cranking power is for the charging part of the set up.  It is amazing how much heavier the Magnum is than the Prosine.  I called Dave K after the install to check set up for the ARC 50 remote.  What a wonderful resource and friend he has been to us.  He suggested some changes to the default settings and explained some electrical/battery stuff to me.  I also called Magnum a couple of times and they were most helpful. Success - we now have power to our outlets when we are not connected to shore power or when the generator is on.  Just one more reason to remain happy campers.  Love this forum and all of you that have helped us thus far in our Foretravel journey.  We couldn't be doing it without you.  By the way since we replaced the Prosine 2.0 with the 2812 we also have more power - what ever that means.  ^.^d   
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #31 –
MUCH cheaper to have over/under voltage protection like Progressive Industries EMS than to repair damage from bad campground electricity.  Every coach needs one, as no one can manually protect against small voltage changes that move out of normal.

We just experienced our first HIGH voltage situation in a Conneaut Ohio campground.  During the night electricity on one leg would get above 132 volts and our EMS was on duty to disconnect power.  It happened on several nights.  During the day power was great.

Re: No power in outlets underway

Reply #32 –
We also have the Progressive 50 at the pedestal.  I always check the voltage b/4 I plug in.  I am convinced that our problems were aggravated by poor power - high and low voltage during a recent stay in Albuquerque. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #33 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
MUCH cheaper to have over/under voltage protection like Progressive Industries EMS than to repair damage from bad campground electricity.  Every coach needs one, as no one can manually protect against small voltage changes that move out of normal.

We just experienced our first HIGH voltage situation in a Conneaut Ohio campground.  During the night electricity on one leg would get above 132 volts and our EMS was on duty to disconnect power.  It happened on several nights.  During the day power was great.

Every coach should have a "Kill A Watt" unit, too. While they are advertised mostly as a way to monitor the cost of using an appliance (power costs) they excel on a coach because they will tell you the exact frequency (in Hz) of your generator so you can adjust it if needed. I used mine to determine that the BluRay and the HDTV together both used less than 50 watts of AC power (which meant that we could run them both on a cigarette lighter plugin inverter which typically costs about $25).

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."
 

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Reply #34 –
Thanks Craig - have read about the Kill a watt but don't know too much about it yet.  Will have to look closer.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320