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dc to ac converter

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

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Reply #1 – 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!

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Reply #2 – November 23, 2014, 11:54:54 pm

thanks so much I will look tomorrow morning

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Reply #3 – 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.

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Reply #4 – November 24, 2014, 10:06:16 am

Might not have one. Our 93 didn't (just a converter).
jor

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Reply #5 – 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).

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Reply #6 – November 24, 2014, 10:34:37 am

Good point, Jor (and Brett).  It is not listed as standard equipment:

1995 Foretravel GV U240 Specifications

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

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