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07-23-2016, 04:59 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Livingston
Posts: 34
M.O.C. #7678
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Installing inverter and auto transfer switch
Just installed inverter and auto transfer switch. Predetermine installation location. Patience required. Will furnish my results on request.
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07-23-2016, 06:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ronan
Posts: 513
M.O.C. #5756
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Been here done this. Best addition I could have made. Next solar panels and controller. Happy camping good job.
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07-24-2016, 01:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ronan
Posts: 513
M.O.C. #5756
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Bill thanks for the email I gave you a reply but not sure if it came back to you or not. If you need any help please give me a shout I have done this upgrade to my last 3 5'ers and think it's the best option anyone that boondocks as much as we do can do for them selves. Like I said next are solar panels and a good controller then the generator can take a long rest. I have two 5'ers a toy hauler for all my hunting needs and the Monty for my wife's way of camping both are set up with inverter systems all done by me. I'm just a dumb truck driver but I love learning about new things so I didn't blink when I decided to do this .happy camping may we meet one day and share our stories.
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06-18-2017, 11:01 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #19870
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Hello Bill,
We are Newbies who just purchased a new 2016 Legacy 3000RE. We would like to Boondocks so are very interested in installing the best additional battery, Inverter, Generator and Solar solutions. I would like to begin ASAP so we are ready to hit the road hard this Fall.
See you at the Rally?
thanks!
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06-18-2017, 11:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Doesn't your inverter have one built in?
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06-18-2017, 03:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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You also need something like a Trimetric to monitor your amp usage.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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08-07-2017, 12:27 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #10340
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When my 2-12v batteries died a few years ago, I bought 2-6v batteries. Then noticed Costco was getting rid of their in-stock golf cart batteries (6v) and had 4 of them for $50 CAD. I picked them up and now have a 6-6v battery pack.
About he same time, I added a 2000w Pure Sine Wave inverter, a 145w solar panel and a 30w transfer switch. I've since added another 145w solar panel. I did the wiring myself.
It's one of the best mods I've done to our trailer. We don't use the A/C with the inverter, but we can use the M/W, toaster and coffee maker without turning on the generator, which we will to use the A/C. We love the inverter. It's great to watch TV at night when dry camping.
I also added another 50-amp outlet close the the service door so I had a second outlet to plug the heavy 50-amp cord into. Sometimes the connection at the back of the 5er was too far away from the camp RV service. Another mod I'm really happy with and use a lot.
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08-07-2017, 07:53 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #19870
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Thanks Nighthawk,
I would like to check out your handiwork if you attend the upcoming Rally
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08-08-2017, 11:04 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #10340
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gkonney. Sorry we won't be going to the rally but would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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08-08-2017, 10:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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Does anyone have photos of a basic inverter install without solar?
Thanks, Russ 2005 2955RL
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