Installing inverter and auto transfer switch

[Bill Brown]

Just installed inverter and auto transfer switch. Predetermine installation location. Patience required. Will furnish my results on request.

[boat391]

Been here done this. Best addition I could have made. Next solar panels and controller. Happy camping good job.

[boat391]

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.

[gkonney]

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!

[WaltBennett]

Doesn't your inverter have one built in?

[Mudchief]

You also need something like a Trimetric to monitor your amp usage.

[Nighthawk]

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.

[gkonney]

Thanks Nighthawk,
I would like to check out your handiwork if you attend the upcoming Rally

[Nighthawk]

gkonney. Sorry we won't be going to the rally but would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

[h2ojocky]

Does anyone have photos of a basic inverter install without solar?
Thanks, Russ 2005 2955RL