Pages: [1]   Go Down
« previous next »
Print
Author Topic: Inverter  (Read 707 times)
Geojude
Full Member
***

Helpful Rating: 1
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: Used
PurchDate: 09/2011
Model: 2551
ModelYear: 2006
Slide: Yes
Location: Nebraska
________
Posts: 32



View Profile
« on: May 08, 2012, 09:42:10 pm »
With all the recent discussion about electrical 'stuff', I have a question.  We have an '06 2551S.  For the life of me, I cannot find the inverter.  I see a converter with breakers and fuses, but no inverter.  There is a vent below this - could the inverter be in there?  I can't find the right bit to pull the vent off to see what's behind it.  I'm so confused . . .  Cry

George
Logged
lmichael
Hero Member
*****

Helpful Rating: 27
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: May 15, 2012
Model: 2552
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Sterling
ExtColor: Sterling
Location: USA-on the go full time now
________
Posts: 216


View Profile
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2012, 11:44:34 pm »
My 2007 2700 had a single converter/inverter located under the refrigerator.  When I bought the 2010 2350, I was told they went away from the single converter/inverter to separate converter & inverter--but I can't remember when.  I do know there were a few problems with the old converter/inverters, and mine actually caught fire.  I'm sure you'll get more detailed information from more knowledgable owners.
Logged
Geojude
Full Member
***

Helpful Rating: 1
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: Used
PurchDate: 09/2011
Model: 2551
ModelYear: 2006
Slide: Yes
Location: Nebraska
________
Posts: 32



View Profile
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2012, 02:38:16 pm »
lmichael - thanks.  What you had in your 2007 is what I have.  I did a little digging through my manuals last night and found the operating guide for a Parallax 7300 series power supply (converter/inverter).  It was in between two manuals for the refrigerator.  I guess the previous owners must not have been as organized as they could have been.  Now I'm going through every piece of paper in the gray vinyl briefcase to see what else is in an odd place!

So you led me to the answer - thanks again.
Logged
lmichael
Hero Member
*****

Helpful Rating: 27
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: May 15, 2012
Model: 2552
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Sterling
ExtColor: Sterling
Location: USA-on the go full time now
________
Posts: 216


View Profile
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2012, 04:38:34 pm »
Glad you found the manual.  On mine, the screen under the refrigerator had hinges on both sides making it difficult to get to the converter/invertor.  I took the hinges off one side and installed a latch so I could open the screen to manually turn the converter off.  That came in handy when it started smoking while camping one evening.
Logged
ron.dittmer
SuperHero Member
PCPC
*******

Helpful Rating: 167
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
Slide: No
IntColor: Cherry&Green
ExtColor: FullBody Gray
Location: Dundee, IL
________
Posts: 1866



View Profile WWW
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2012, 09:17:20 pm »
Geojude,

So you have an inverter in your 2006.  I know it became standard in 2007.  Maybe it was an option in 2006, and you have that option.  Good for you.

Apparently there were a number of different brands used in PCs.  We have a 2000 watt Tripp-Lite inverter, mounted behind the cabinet door with the fancy bronze grille.  It was sealed with hindges on both sides.  We removed one side of hindges and placed a latch & door handle for easy access.  I understand why PC sealed it....for child safety.  You don't want curious kids in there where they could get electricuted.  If we have grand kids one day, I'll have to get a child safety latch for it.
Logged
Ron Dittmer (wife Irene) 2007 Model 2350 Without A Slideout
Our Rig Is Available For Viewing Any Time Of Year In Dundee, IL
Stored At Home In Our Heated Garage (Well-Lit & Warm Comfort In Winter)
Anne and Bob
Sr. Member
****

Helpful Rating: 9
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: May 21, 2012
Model: 2551
ModelYear: 2013
Slide: Yes
IntColor: cafe
ExtColor: cafe
Location: Port Townsend, WA
________
Posts: 70



View Profile
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 01:45:34 pm »
Waiting for our 2551 to be built.  Downloaded the Owner's Guide for Xantrex Inverter after reading all the posts on inverter noise etc.  It seems you can turn it off when dry camping by pushing the power button.  That turns off all the features of the inverter and I would suspect the charging mode too.  But when you want to turn it on, you don't just push power button you have to push and hold the Power button for 5 seconds, go through the modes and then select Inverter Mode setting and select "I". And that is supposed to turn everything on.  They say that when left in Invert mode when dry camping it draws less than l amp.  If that is 1 amp per hour for the full 24 hours a day of dry camping that would be a little less than 24 amps.  So I guess for a one night dry camp you could just leave it on but for extended dry camping turn it off. 

Maybe someone who has the new Xantrex Inverter can make it simpler for me.  I have only read the manual.  Want to be prepared when the new rig gets here.

Also does the new Xantrex make noise at night?
Logged
keelhauler
Sr. Member
****

Helpful Rating: 31
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
Model: 2552
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Sunlit Maple
ExtColor: Sunlit - no paint
Location: Westlake, OH
________
Posts: 87



View Profile WWW
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 03:26:10 pm »
There is a converter (XADC) that coverts from 110v to 12v It contains all the 110v breakers and the 12v fuses. It is always on. It makes a little noise when it is charging the batteries.  exactly!

The Xantrax Inverter is only used when you do not have 110v power. It is operated from the remote panel. This should be left off. If you need 110v to the outlets when you are not plugged in to 110v power just touch the switch and it is on. When done, touch and it is off. No reason to have this on unless you are not plugged in.
It makes a littlemore noise when you draw higher power.

I was just dry camping for a week. I used it once to make some waffles with a 700W waffle iron. Worked great, took the batteries down about 10%.  Cheer
Logged


John
gradygal
SuperHero Member
******

Helpful Rating: 87
________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: March 2012
Model: 2910
ModelYear: 2013
Slide: Yes
IntColor: cherry
ExtColor: slate gray full body paint
Location: Florida
________
Posts: 622


our 3rd PC--Custom 2910


View Profile
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2012, 04:49:48 pm »
Anna and Bob

You can always shut-off the inverter at the breaker panel. The noise is from a fan that runs to keep a switch in the inverter cool.
I added an on-off switch for ease.

George
Logged
Judi and George Nicholson
Punta Gorda FL
Pages: [1]   Go Up
Print
« previous next »
 
Jump to: