Power inverter ??

[RLVoumard]

Is a inverter standard on Montanas ?? if not can one be added ?

[Ozz]

I was not given the option, as I bought mine off a dealer's lot, perhaps if you order a new one, you would be given the choice.
Yes, you can add one, the load you would ask of it would determine the size and complexity of the job.
Good luck, Ozz

'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 1500 watt inverter
Honda 2000 Generator, 2nd one and twinning kit coming
Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish
LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge
LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets
On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat
Hadley Air Horns
Truck inverter with 110 volts for laptop
Color Backup Camera
Awning lock

[Montana Sky]

Last I heard, inverters are not an option on the Montana.


2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL

[RLVoumard]

Thanks everyone....now if added, how complex a job ?

[JH Sechelt]

We have 2980RL. I added a 1200 watt inverter right beside the laundry basket.

1) It is less than 5' from the batteries. You still need 2/0 size cables from batteries to inverter.
2) It is not in the same area as the batteries. That is a no no!!
3) It was very easy to run an extension cord from inverter
into the entertainment cabinet to power Sattelite , TV, VCR etc.
4) You just open the laundry chute lid and reach down to turn the inverter on.
5) You can put coffee pot or whatever on fold down desk top and plug into inverter extention cord.
6) We have used it a few times while dry camping at casino parking lots, it works great.
& I just have to have my dripped coffee in the morning.

J&D



[IMG]John & Dawn

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
2006 2980RL &
2005 F350 Lariet, Crewcab
Shortbox Powerstroke 4X4

[sreigle]

Question for you with this experience... How much can you run overnight on the standard battery, using an inverter, and still not have a dead battery before morning? I would think we'd want to be sure our battery is a deep cycle type.

See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4

Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)

[Ozz]

Google 'The 12 Volt side of life'
This is a great reference location, it will answer many questions and has links, I believe for others.
I keep a copy in our files.
Ozz

'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 1500 watt inverter
Honda 2000 Generator, 2nd one and twinning kit coming
Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish
LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge
LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets
On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat
Hadley Air Horns
Truck inverter with 110 volts for laptop
Color Backup Camera
Awning lock

[ols1932]

Inverters are not an option with the Montana. I had a 2000 watt Pro-sine 2.0 added to our rig with four 125 watt solar panels. For batteries, I switched to two Lifeline D8 AGM batteries which allow us to run two computers, TV, printer/copiers and scanner. We get plenty of charge as long as we have sun. When the sun hides for a day, I have to hook up the Honda 2000i. The inverter will run the reefer, hot water heater, and microwave, but not for long!!!

I have my converter disconnected. The inverter does the job.

Orv