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troutchasers · 02-02-2012, 04:59 AM

Thought we would check back in as it has been awhile. We are getting ready to place our order for a 2012 3582RL. We have been spending some time on the Escapee's forum trying to learn about boondocking needs BEFORE we order.

We anticipate that we will go with an external genset rather than the Onan 5K. We will in the future be upgrading the house batteries to at least 4 6V AGM's. It is suggested we install a 2000 watt inverter/charger along with a good battery monitoring system When we upgrade the battery bank down the road.

In preparation for the inverter it is recommended adding another subpanel into the unit and have the AC circuits run to it. It is then a simpler matter to install the inverter.

Has anyone either done this or know of someone who has had Keystone do this as an option when they had their unit built. I suppose I can call Keystone but it would be good to find out what I can from other owners.

Thanks!

02-02-2012, 04:59 AM	#1
troutchasers Montana Fan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Juneau Posts: 134 M.O.C. #10657	Inverter Prep by Keystone? Thought we would check back in as it has been awhile. We are getting ready to place our order for a 2012 3582RL. We have been spending some time on the Escapee's forum trying to learn about boondocking needs BEFORE we order. We anticipate that we will go with an external genset rather than the Onan 5K. We will in the future be upgrading the house batteries to at least 4 6V AGM's. It is suggested we install a 2000 watt inverter/charger along with a good battery monitoring system When we upgrade the battery bank down the road. In preparation for the inverter it is recommended adding another subpanel into the unit and have the AC circuits run to it. It is then a simpler matter to install the inverter. Has anyone either done this or know of someone who has had Keystone do this as an option when they had their unit built. I suppose I can call Keystone but it would be good to find out what I can from other owners. Thanks!