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Re: New inverter/charger/converter

Reply #25 –
The old MagneTek units are out, I have given blood, and now I'm about ready to put the new ones in. Of course, first I have to build the shelf for them, but that shouldn't be too much of a pain. Being a cheapskate, I'm cutting the low voltage wires off of the old units and reusing them with the new. They are the proper wire size and already the proper length. Temps won't be as warm tomorrow as today, but it still won't take all that long to put the new units back in.

Now, how in the world am I supposed to connect to the isolator? Some genius decided that it ought to be placed aft of the house batteries with no access panel. I suppose I raise the rear of the coach up, put the safety stands in, and then crawl under next to what looks like a muffler. That ought to be interesting. Wonder if Xtreme has ever added an access door in that area.

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Reply #26 –
Why would you need to connect to the isolator if you are connecting the new converters to the existing wires from the old converters as they connect to the batteries and the isolator connects to the batteries also.?
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Re: New inverter/charger/converter

Reply #27 –
I also bought a Trik-L-Start to keep the engine batteries charged when parked. First things first, though. Tomorrow I'll get the two new chargers installed, reconnect both sets of batteries, plug it in, and see what happens. I think that I may have Jo Ann by the breaker and me by the coach. If something looks/sounds/smells funny I can yell and she can flip the breaker. Assuming all works properly, and I don't let out any magic smoke, on to the engine codes.

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Reply #28 –
David, You are right that access to the isolator is from behind the rear wheel, lay on your back scuttle under the coach ( with safety stands in place ), there it is.  Also on the isolator probably is at least one solenoid and one relay.
Gary B

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Reply #29 –
Quote from: red tractor –
Why would you need to connect to the isolator if you are connecting the new converters to the existing wires from the old converters as they connect to the batteries and the isolator connects to the batteries also.?

I find myself wondering the same thing.

Craig
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Re: New inverter/charger/converter

Reply #30 –
Quote from: kb0zke –
I also bought a Trik-L-Start to keep the engine batteries charged when parked.

The Trik-L-Start is commonly connected at the isolator, hence David's need to access same.

David, your setup might be different, cuz of different power plant, but on my U280 there is lots of room to work around the isolator area.  Like Gary said, make like a crab and limbo under the side of the coach.  After that, on my coach at least, I can sit upright very comfortably between the muffler and the isolator board, with much elbow room.  Good luck with your project - I'll be doing exactly the same thing in a few days.
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Re: New inverter/charger/converter

Reply #31 –
I'm taking a break right now from putting in the new battery chargers. That should be done right after lunch. Then I'll add some more antifreeze and fire up the big engine, get the trouble codes, and raise the rear as high as I can. Then I can put in the safety stands and let the muffler cool off. If I don't get to the Trik-L-Charger today there is always tomorrow.

I kind of overdid a bit yesterday afternoon, and when I came in my back was quite sore, so I'm going to go slower today.

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Reply #32 –
Or send back trick l start and get more reliable dedicated charger (110 volt) from battery minder or battery tender
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Re: New inverter/charger/converter

Reply #33 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Or send back trick l start and get more reliable dedicated charger (110 volt) from battery minder or battery tender

What is it that makes a "dedicated 110 volt charger" more reliable?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"