2015 fr3 30ds

[colourful64]

Can someone tell me if this rig has an inverter? If so where is it .. if not why not

[leisurelarry]

Originally Posted by colourful64

Can someone tell me if this rig has an inverter? If so where is it .. if not why not

I’ve got the same, 2015 30DS. I’ve got a charger/converter, no factory installed invertor. Probably to save money. I just bought a small portable invertor.

[houstonstroker]

Originally Posted by leisurelarry

I’ve got the same, 2015 30DS. I’ve got a charger/converter, no factory installed invertor. Probably to save money. I just bought a small portable invertor.

Do you have a residential fridge? If so you probably have an inverter.

[colourful64]

Originally Posted by houstonstroker

Do you have a residential fridge? If so you probably have an inverter.

No ...no residential

[colourful64]

Originally Posted by leisurelarry

I’ve got the same, 2015 30DS. I’ve got a charger/converter, no factory installed invertor. Probably to save money. I just bought a small portable invertor.

So if we got an inverter where did you put it

[colourful64]

Originally Posted by colourful64

So if we got an inverter where did you put it

Can you link me to the one you bought

[leisurelarry]

Originally Posted by colourful64

Can you link me to the one you bought

BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U..._EbvVCbRGG24NB

This is a low (300) watt inverter I use to power and charge my electronic devices with. There are many with much higher wattages that would need to be hard wired into the system. I simply plug it into one of the 12 volt receptacles. It works great for my particular needs.

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by colourful64

So if we got an inverter where did you put it

This is my Inverter install:
Expanding compartment space for 2200 Watt Inverter/Charger.

Any inverter you install, will need to be close to your batteries. I needed to power my CPAP and the TVs. I also realized I would need to increase my battery bank if I expect more from it and a way to recharge the batteries.

I liked the location next to the batteries, because any good inverter will have a fan. I did not want to hear an inverter fan while I am watching TV.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[PeteAndEd]

No inverter came with my 2015 30DS. I installed a pure sine wave 1,500 watt inverter in the storage bay to the left of the battery compartment. High watt inverters need to be close to the batteries. I then ran a cord from it back to where the shore cord is and put a 30 amp outlet there. That allows me to run all of the 110v outlets on inverter power. Be sure to keep your frig and water heater set to propane or you will quickly drain your house batteries.

[cavie]

Originally Posted by colourful64

Can someone tell me if this rig has an inverter? If so where is it .. if not why not

Add on extra. fridge and inverter. It's all about the money.

[PeteAndEd]

Here's the one I installed in our 2015 FR3...

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Power-GP-S.../dp/B00153EWLY

Since I use my laptop, I wanted one of good quality. I mounted it sideways on a plywood board in the cabinet next to the house batteries. I also installed two extra 6v deep cycle batteries in the battery compartment for longer lasting power.