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2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Where do I start..

All safety disconnects done

Freedom 25 came out ok

It is NOT  the inverter-it's due to my sight, and the surpieor build qualities of our  coaches.....

First 180 degree spin just to hook it up, because the wiring terminals are against the wall.... Chuck your right, the $450 I saved has taken me at least 6 hours longer and I'm still not done!

Electrical help
Input 20A shore??WIRING POST BLOCK SAYS...
 L - BLANK - N  SO ... L, load, blank I assume ground, N netural

I hook up black-hot to load, ground, N white..... breaker trips

The #6 output wire from inverter won't fit the wiring block, so inovation...
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #1 –
John, do you know anyone close by with 120 V electrical wiring knowledge? Any brand of new inverter will require some re-wiring for different terminal block layout, etc, - would not expect it to be a drop in replacement.
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #2 –
I don't know what I'm "right" about, but Thanks, I'll take it.

Didn't the new inverter come with some kind of owner manual/installation guide?  You should not have to guess about connections.  There will be a lot of amperage passing through the inverter - you want it to be correct.  If in doubt - consult with a Pro.
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"

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #3 –
Peter.. it would all work.. except for the L. Blank, N
Nothing in the manual. ... same description.

Chuck, your suggestion on the inverter you purchased... bet it hooked up easier than aims but it has stellar reviews
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #4 –
Quote from: fouroureye –
Peter.. it would all work.. except for the L. Blank, N
Nothing in the manual. ... same description.
Call AIMS tech support, they are in Reno on Pacific Daylight Time.
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #5 –
So.. inverter in..

Battery dead...charged 2 days.. oriellys.. says bad cell.. had nothing to do with charger...

coach pops breaker when plugged in.. turned off all power.. still pops....

Has inline surge and ATS... how can I figure out which one it is

My thoughts are to remove surge... wire direct to ATS.. see if that works

Would like to talk it through with someone...
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #6 –
As mentioned above, I would contact their tech support.  When we installed our Magnum I contacted tech support to verify wire up and remote settings before we powered it up.  No problems.  Direct swap.  We also chatted with a knowledgeable electrical wiz. from this Forum.  Good luck.  😃
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #7 –
Tripping breaker diagnosis:

Check ends of shore power cable, particularly male end.  With both ends UNPLUGGED, use an ohm meter to check for continuity between each outer straight (hot) and the center straight (neutral) and also fro outer straights to center round (ground).

Next, with shore power off, generator off, inverter off, open the ATS and look for signs of overheating/burned wires.  A dead short WILL leave telltale signs.

Last place I would check before suspecting the surge protector is to check the main breaker box hots and neutrals on the IN side from the ATS.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #8 –
Brett... will do..

One leg has omed out on the PTS... is there a special transfer switch.. or will a 50amp go power work?

Oh it worked for about 10minutes... lol

Checking wire and plug
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #9 –
Ordered progressive PTS

Cord checked out, breaker box checked, main and every circuit breaker

Installed new battery, gen starts right up... PTS kicks out

Got some help doing this good Christian men.. John and dennis that was a big surge..
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #10 –
Just an update

PTS installed, gen set check.. 110v.. no go on shore power.

Checked connections, plugs.. then found loose ground..from factory... everything works!

 ^.^d  Guess my adventure with this is not as popular as getting pulled over...lol

I for one am blessed for the help here as well as john and dennis
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: 2000w AIMS inverter, 94 degrees, can't see so good- CHUCK YOU'RE RIGHT

Reply #11 –
Glad to hear you finally got it all working, John.  Electrical troubles are VERY difficult to diagnose remotely, which may explain the lack of input from the Forum members.  Only way to really help is to be there in person.  Happily, seems you found some local assistance.  ^.^d
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"