MaBeast-RV
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I?m hoping to get some practical advice from someone who has installed an inverter/converter all in one unit in their RV. I need to clarify some installation issues and find out if there are any RV specific issues I might run into.
The Go Power IC-3000, a 3000 watt Inverter/charger/50Amp transfer switch all-in-one, seems to be the way to go for a 50Amp trailer over the Xantrex and Magnum inverter/chargers as I didn't see a similar one for 12V systems and a 50Amp RV. The price seems to much cheaper for the IC-3000 but I'm not sure the remote is advanced as its competitors. I have seen another product line about 1/2 this cost but never heard of it. Because of the built-in 50Amp transfer switch, the IC-3000 should be relatively easy to install using the existing electrical distribution center (electrical sub-panel not needed).
I have two (2) Group-8D 12V batteries wired in parallel in the front bay so there should be ample current supply. The electrical panel and charger are located behind the pass-thru storage about 4 feet away although, the panel is about 6ft high.
From my understanding, the IC-3000 (has 2 x 120V legs) is wired in line with the 50Amp AC shore power cable to the AC electrical panel and then wired directly to the 12V battery. I would need to install a larger wire gauge (maybe 1/0) to handle the DC amps pulled from the battery, a large amperage cut-off switch, and a fuse rated to the max wire amperage. Of course the existing battery charger would be removed from the RV.
Issues:
1) The existing battery connection to the electrical panel stay as is to supply dc power throughout the coach.
2) I need to compute the current draw from the batteries for a 3000W (or 4800W Surge) to size the wire, fuse, and cutoff switch.
3) Does the hard wired surge protector (Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C) goes before the IC-3000 or after (between the IC-3000 & electrical panel). I'm hoping before, so I can use the EMS as a junction box for the AC Cable to connect the additional 50Amp power cable for the longer run to the IC-3000 to be mounted in the front bay.
4) My last issue is connecting the neutral to the RV ground (earth ground). I believe this should be done on the AC out side of the IC-3000 (between the IC-3000 & electrical panel).
So, does this make sense? Would a Magnum or Xantrex product be better? Are there other issues I need to look out for? Any advice selecting the wire, etc would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Aaron
The Go Power IC-3000, a 3000 watt Inverter/charger/50Amp transfer switch all-in-one, seems to be the way to go for a 50Amp trailer over the Xantrex and Magnum inverter/chargers as I didn't see a similar one for 12V systems and a 50Amp RV. The price seems to much cheaper for the IC-3000 but I'm not sure the remote is advanced as its competitors. I have seen another product line about 1/2 this cost but never heard of it. Because of the built-in 50Amp transfer switch, the IC-3000 should be relatively easy to install using the existing electrical distribution center (electrical sub-panel not needed).
I have two (2) Group-8D 12V batteries wired in parallel in the front bay so there should be ample current supply. The electrical panel and charger are located behind the pass-thru storage about 4 feet away although, the panel is about 6ft high.
From my understanding, the IC-3000 (has 2 x 120V legs) is wired in line with the 50Amp AC shore power cable to the AC electrical panel and then wired directly to the 12V battery. I would need to install a larger wire gauge (maybe 1/0) to handle the DC amps pulled from the battery, a large amperage cut-off switch, and a fuse rated to the max wire amperage. Of course the existing battery charger would be removed from the RV.
Issues:
1) The existing battery connection to the electrical panel stay as is to supply dc power throughout the coach.
2) I need to compute the current draw from the batteries for a 3000W (or 4800W Surge) to size the wire, fuse, and cutoff switch.
3) Does the hard wired surge protector (Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C) goes before the IC-3000 or after (between the IC-3000 & electrical panel). I'm hoping before, so I can use the EMS as a junction box for the AC Cable to connect the additional 50Amp power cable for the longer run to the IC-3000 to be mounted in the front bay.
4) My last issue is connecting the neutral to the RV ground (earth ground). I believe this should be done on the AC out side of the IC-3000 (between the IC-3000 & electrical panel).
So, does this make sense? Would a Magnum or Xantrex product be better? Are there other issues I need to look out for? Any advice selecting the wire, etc would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Aaron