Re: Inverter Replacement
Reply #25 –
Peter, attached are pictures of the ViAir Compressor that I installed. I used the base that the Thomas was previously attached too. I put thread inserts in the floor of the compartment, and then bolted it in using some rubber isolators to help keep the vibration down. I don't feel any vibration when it is running, but it is definitely louder than the Thomas. I wired in a switch and turn it off at night. It would for sure wake you up when it's running, and you can hear it if your standing close to the coach outside.
Everything else is just a direct replacement from the Thomas. The braided line from the ViAir attached straight to the fitting where the Thomas was, no adapter needed.
When the compressor kicks on, it runs for about 8 minutes to go from 80 to 120 PSI. This is about half the time the Thomas took. I have had it installed now for about two years without any issues. I keep the Coach plugged in and in the garage with the HWH always on and set on Auto. I hear the compressor kick on sometimes during the day. When we are using the Coach, it seems to go 3 or 4 days before it will kick on. I had HWH go through it 3 years ago, and they marked all the leaks they found both on their HWH parts, as well as others. They would only work on the HWH parts though. But they were a big help and zip tied anything they found leaking.
Hope this helps.
Topic: Inverter Replacement