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Inverter question

I am new to motorhomes and as i was trying to adjust one ot the baggage doors today i noticed the Inverter was off. Now i barely know what an inverter is but i assume it converts 12v to shorepower? Anyone care to offer a brief primer on when and why one would turn it off? I assume it would be on if one were able to run, say, the microwave on the inverterr while dry camping?
97 U320
Build 5099
Victoria, Tx

Re: Inverter question

Reply #1 –
On that model the switch on the inverter is off and the inverter is turned on with the remote panel inside the coach. That is just the way it was designed.
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Re: Inverter question

Reply #2 –
Mike,

That switch needs to be in the off position and you control the inverter through the control panel inside.  If you have a Link 2000 there is an instruction manual in the files here on the Forum. Here is a link to one if that is what you have.  http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Discontinued-Products/Link2000-445-0198-98-01_rev-1(Vendor).pdf

If you would include your coach info like model and year it would be a big help in narrowing down answers.

 RT beat me to the post but this may be of some help also.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Inverter question

Reply #3 –
Michael,

You should try and connect with another member near you and go over your new coach. After seven years, I'm still finding new things. You probably noticed that the user manual is not very comprehensive if you even have one.

Here is a manual put together by Barry with excellent examples and sources for parts:
Foretravel Motorhome technical help and information links

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
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Re: Inverter question

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Mike,

That switch needs to be in the off position and you control the inverter through the control panel inside.  If you have a Link 2000 there is an instruction manual in the files here on the Forum. Here is a link to one if that is what you have.  http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Discontinued-Products/Link2000-445-0198-98-01_rev-1(Vendor).pdf

If you would include your coach info like model and year it would be a big help in narrowing down answers.

 RT beat me to the post but this may be of some help also.

Pamela & Mike

I've started reading the inverter manual. Thanks
97 U320
Build 5099
Victoria, Tx

Re: Inverter question

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
Michael,

You should try and connect with another member near you and go over your new coach. After seven years, I'm still finding new things. You probably noticed that the user manual is not very comprehensive if you even have one.

Here is a manual put together by Barry with excellent examples and sources for parts:
Foretravel Motorhome technical help and information links

Pierce
Thanks Pierce I'll take a look at that as well.
97 U320
Build 5099
Victoria, Tx
 

Re: Inverter question

Reply #6 –
I leave my inverter on all the time so all 110v systems are operational.  The only exception would be during extended boondocking where I wouldn't want the small electrical drain in caused in stand by mode.  Others turn theirs on and off as needed.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
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