Recent content by gkmoore

Gary, thanks for the link to the article, helps me understand various ways we can wire the inverter. I really don't anticipate using the inverter, except perhaps to power microwave briefly if boondocking....

Good to know that it is a necessity to shut off converter when inverter in use. It looks like inverter was also a post-market add-on. It is mounted upside down in electric area (next to breakers) and not wired into the coach wiring. It looks like one has to plug shore power cord into the...

I have BOTH converter and inverter. The switch is on the 120v outlet that the converter is plugged into. The inverter aspect was brought up in the post by Lou Schneider-- good thought by him as to the utility of having a switch for the converter!

Thanks for all the replies. I had not thought about the inverter; I will keep the switch, but will probably put tape over it in the on position. I'm not sure when I would ever use the inverter- I only have one house battery and my understanding is that it (one battery) would not power much...

Hi everyone, recently got a new to me 1996 Class C. The converter (Magnatek Model 950) is plugged into a 120v outlet controlled by a switch in the wardrobe. The outlet is clearly an aftermarket add-on. My question regards whether or not to leave it plugged into  the switched outlet. I see myself...

I've checked and most all the campgounds will be open when we are there. I just wonder if I need to make reservations or if one can usually get a space at the 'first come, first served'.

HI all, I'm a newbie. My wife and I are going to 'try out' the RV scene with a rental in late September. I see many of the RV campgounds in Jasper Natl park are a first-come basis. Does anyone know at that time of year if we will have a problem getting a space?  I assume once you pay for teh...