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modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Does anyone out that swapped out their freedom 25 inverter to a magnum inverter have pictures
of the install showing the bracket modification required to install the Magnum in the Heart Freedom 25 original location?
I have read several time it is a very simple install including the ARC050 monitor and the AM-MBK Battery Monitor, except for
the inverter holder.
Any help (and pics) would be greatly appreciated!!
Peter

Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #1 –
I went out and took a picture of the install but I can't get it to download on to  my computer. The two front vertical braces I bent
outward so there was enough clearance so the Magnum could get between the braces. Then fitted a piece of angle iron to fill
up the gap. I can't remember what I did for the back bolts, I will check tomorrow and maybe my son will tell me what I'm doing wrong
with the camera.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #2 –
Here are some of my install.

Basically, 
1. Cut off the vertical supports
2. Widen the bottom by welding a 1" strap on each side of the bottom.
3. Weld new strap under bottom and bend up to bolt to top of basement at old location.
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #3 –
Here is the picture.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #4 –
I installed xantrex 2000watt sideways,and drilled new holes.
Tom Shannon
Ham Radio W7OT
1996 u295 (SOLD)
2007 Kia Spectra Ex 5spd (kiki)
Now in Apt

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #5 –
I hung it on the wall in a 99 320.
jor

93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #6 –
In reply #3 there are a couple of gas jugs visible under the inverter.  I don't think I would be comfortable doing that after reading about Chuck & Jeannie having their inverter catch on fire. 

Disclaimer;
There may not be gas in the jugs, I think I remember it was Chuck & Jeannie and it's really
none of my business.

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #7 –
T-Man safety is everyone's business. Thanks I will move the gas can. The other thing is a generator and I don't know where I can move it to but I will look.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #9 –
If you are modifying the ceiling mounted rack make sure to use the existing bolt holes or be sure you are attaching to some steel substructure. 

I mounted my Victron Multiplus on the side wall of the bay where the Prosine was.  It sticks out further into the by which made some changes (better in the long run) to my basement arrangement.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #10 –
When I helped someone install Magnum in Heart bracket, I think we turned Magnum sideways to fit without bracket mod with connections not facing out.

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #11 –
Question for the Magnum owners......

Can the Magnum inverter be mounted in any position, without affecting its performance or operation? Cooling ?

Thinking of replacing my OEM Freedom 2500 watt

Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: modified the bracket to replace Heart freedom 25 with Magnum 2812

Reply #12 –
Quote from: FourTravelers –
Can the Magnum inverter be mounted in any position, without affecting its performance or operation? Cooling? Thinking of replacing my OEM Freedom 2500 watt
Google the Magnum pdf manual for the model you plan to install.  Mounting orientation will be in the manual.
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