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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar Today, 10:47 PM
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Views: 46
Posted By dalford
Hi TimmyTuna,, welcome to the forum. I think...

Hi TimmyTuna,, welcome to the forum.

I think you are confusing a converter for an inverter. The inverter takes 12 vdc and generates 120 vac. The converter takes the shore power (120vac) and...
Forum: Dynamax Today, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By dalford
Same here… probably about the same mileage if not...

Same here… probably about the same mileage if not more. We purchased ours thru Rad when we bought our e-bikes.

Reinforced the bumper with safety struts and installed their 2” receiver mount.
...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-19-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 593
Posted By dalford
Actually, not the same unit but both Micro Air...

Actually, not the same unit but both Micro Air soft start and Softstart RV do the same job.

I installed a Softstart RV a while back and had some issues with wiring. It was Sunday evening. I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-18-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By dalford
This is a more expensive route but it eliminates...

This is a more expensive route but it eliminates the installation cost of installing on your AC. It also will soft start any appliance (microwave?) in your RV.

Also, if you sell you don’t need to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-18-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 629
Posted By dalford
Thanks for coming back and posting the fix. You...

Thanks for coming back and posting the fix. You don’t know how many folks forget to do that on this forum.

Glad your problem is resolved..
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-16-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By dalford
Your question makes no sense? Inverters are...

Your question makes no sense? Inverters are mostly used in RV’s that have residential refrigerators (units that are like in your house and operate from 120 volts AC only.

Your fridge sounds like...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 04-15-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By dalford
Your right..my bad..

Your right..my bad..
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-14-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 345
Posted By dalford
Why would you connect the P- side to the frame? ...

Why would you connect the P- side to the frame? The shunt needs to be in series with the return side of your battery. You should only have one connection on your battery negative terminal and that...
Forum: Cedar Creek 04-14-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By dalford
I bought mine here.. to sure if they sell to...

I bought mine here.. to sure if they sell to the public but they should send you to one of their distributors..

https://www.irvineshadeanddoor.com/
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-13-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,169
Posted By dalford
From the looks of it it does not appear to be a...

From the looks of it it does not appear to be a blow out as the rubber is not showing signs of an internal blow out.

You say about a foot from the connector. Maybe the pedestal box or the panel...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-13-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,169
Posted By dalford
Based on what? Not sure if it has rubbed on...

Based on what?

Not sure if it has rubbed on something or something chewed on it? Don’t know..does it work? Is it getting hot in this location? If it works and not getting hot I would use it. I...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-10-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 344
Posted By dalford
The breaker will be labeled SWD… If it’s...

The breaker will be labeled SWD…

If it’s not, buy at the hardware store and swap it out.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-10-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By dalford
Now that I understand your requirements more,...

Now that I understand your requirements more, what inverter did you buy? What configuration are a/c outputs/. Give the model number and I or others can help with installation.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-10-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 344
Posted By dalford
Why not just use the breaker? Mine is rated to...

Why not just use the breaker? Mine is rated to be used as a switch. Check your breaker rating.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-10-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
I’m glad I could help before you spent the $$ for...

I’m glad I could help before you spent the $$ for the inverter. I like your ideas..:trink39:
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-10-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
I had time today to measure the standby current...

I had time today to measure the standby current of the 1000 watt PD inverter I have installed in our RV.

First off when I turned off shore power the unit was supplying about 150 watts to my ref...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-10-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
Yea, my WFCOS worked fine until they didn’t. I...

Yea, my WFCOS worked fine until they didn’t. I mostly use mine when towing and it just powers the 120 volt residential fridge. I use it a lot since I’ve towed this RV probably more than 60K miles…
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-10-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By dalford
I’m not sure what inverter you have but just for...

I’m not sure what inverter you have but just for reference this is how my inverter works plus how it is connected. Your is probably similar….

https://youtu.be/pf7NhvBu3U0?si=Qf31_plQmX-WPEny
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-09-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
Yea, I saw that with the newer units but I just...

Yea, I saw that with the newer units but I just had too many failures with the units I had. Maybe they are better but I decided to switch to the PD unit

Have you measured the current draw when on...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-09-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By dalford
1500w sounds like a lot for your application. I...

1500w sounds like a lot for your application. I would look at an inverter that can plug into a cigarette lighter type connection. You can buy a receptacle and connect to your battery and then plug...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-09-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
If you go to eTrailer and look at pics for their...

If you go to eTrailer and look at pics for their unit PD64 and find the top down pic you will see it is a
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-09-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
Call eTrailer and ask them about your issue. I...

Call eTrailer and ask them about your issue. I think they have their own model number but it is the same unit. They are very helpful.

I have not measured the “idle” draw of mine but it must be...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-09-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
Link to manual.....

Link to manual.. https://www.progressivedyn.com/wp-content/uploads/Support/manuals/PD1600-Operation-Guide-701580.pdf
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-09-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,529
Posted By dalford
I would stay away from WFCO. I went thru 2 plus...

I would stay away from WFCO. I went thru 2 plus one out of the box failure.

I replace mine with a Progressive Dynamics inverter. I only need a 1000 watts but they make a 2000w unit.

Meets all...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-09-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By dalford
What is run by your inverter? What type fridge...

What is run by your inverter? What type fridge do you have?
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