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which inverter for a 2027 delta?

Hilldweller

Hilldweller

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As soon as the dealer finishes repairing everything that was broken before I even bought my brand new 262rb, I'll want to install an inverter in the area by the "inverter prep". I took a look inside the little box and it has a few sets of wires. I've already got a 1000w inverter with alligator clips that's served me fine --- just charging batteries, etc. But if the thing is prepped, why not use it? So I'd maybe want a 2000 watt inverter. Which is the easiest no-brainer to install?
 
Jwtsg

Jwtsg

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Everyone is entitled to their opinion,,,having followed your posts since late September until now would offer this opinion to your post today,,,,there have been many members reply to your questions & issues,,,offering good suggestions and recommendations in an effort to help,,,most members would, imho, be grateful for those efforts. Am sympathetic to the numerous problems you have encountered & the frustration it has caused you but the solutions to the issues you have raised rests with parties outside of this forum. Wishing you good luck in your decisions moving forward.
 
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M and E

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Hilldweller said:
I’m just used to more active forums with high group participation.
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I know. I was just ball busting. Honestly, for a brand specific site, I think it's really good. I'll add to that by saying the knowledge of the contributors is exceptional and diverse. I'm relatively new to RVIng but handy on the underlying systems. Guys like @BryanValRox @2 Allies @Lantley are prodigal. Then we have @RockDr896 who is fearless and proves if you have the time and inclination, you can do anything. So what lacks in volume is made up by quality.

That said, it depends on what you want from the inverter to give the answer on the install. Too many variables. Do you want one that devices plug into, transfer switches, will it replace your converter? Like almost anything on an RV, none of it is hard. Access and time are the drivers more than complexity.
 
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Lantley

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Hilldweller said:
I’m just used to more active forums with high group participation.
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You have to consider that all forms are not created equal. First off this is a brand specific forum forum brand that hasn't been around that long.
If you want a lot of chatter and participation check out the Facebook Alliance groups. With more chatter and participation comes more idle discussion and non pertinent information.
I'm not proclaiming this is the greatest form ever, But it gets the job done There are some very dedicated people that are very knowledgeable.
The reply may not be immediate all the time, simply because at the end of the day it's a smaller group of participants. But I wouldn't write this form off just yet. There is knowledge and info to be gained here, It may not be always instantaneous but in time the right person will provide a beneficial response.
 
Oregon_Camper

Oregon_Camper

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Hilldweller said:
As soon as the dealer finishes repairing everything that was broken before I even bought my brand new 262rb, I'll want to install an inverter in the area by the "inverter prep". I took a look inside the little box and it has a few sets of wires. I've already got a 1000w inverter with alligator clips that's served me fine --- just charging batteries, etc. But if the thing is prepped, why not use it? So I'd maybe want a 2000 watt inverter. Which is the easiest no-brainer to install?
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Here is how you go about adding an inverter to the "inverter prep" setup. Just depends on if your inverter has a built in transfer switch or not.

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Oregon_Camper

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M and E said:
I know. I was just ball busting. Honestly, for a brand specific site, I think it's really good. I'll add to that by saying the knowledge of the contributors is exceptional and diverse. I'm relatively new to RVIng but handy on the underlying systems. Guys like @BryanValRox @2 Allies @Lantley are prodigal. Then we have @RockDr896 who is fearless and proves if you have the time and inclination, you can do anything. So what lacks in volume is made up by quality.

That said, it depends on what you want from the inverter to give the answer on the install. Too many variables. Do you want one that devices plug into, transfer switches, will it replace your converter? Like almost anything on an RV, none of it is hard. Access and time are the drivers more than complexity.
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Feeling a bit left out :(
 
Hilldweller

Hilldweller

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Oregon_Camper said:
Here is how you go about adding an inverter to the "inverter prep" setup. Just depends on if your inverter has a built in transfer switch or not.

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Thanks. The box has 400 w of solar on the roof which, due to their fixed nature and not-very-pointed-at-the-sun disadvantage, gives me a little less charging amperage than one good portable 200w panel. I've got a 320ah LiFePo4 battery with all the smart gizmos on it --- and right now the panels can't keep up with the fridge on their own; could be better in the summer, of course.
So the plan is to get a 50a controller and some lightweight portable panels. Hitherto in our old trailer (Aliner) we've gotten by fine with an absorption fridge, propane powered, fans/lights on 12v, and a 1000w pure sine inverter for charging the laptop and fan batteries. That's with 200w of portable solar and a 100ah Battleborn. Never ran out of juice boondocking.

So now, glamping rather than camping, and certainly not overlanding any longer, I think that a 2000w inverter with the pass-through autoswitch is what I'll stick on the wall. I really don't want to be "that guy" with the big honkin generator in the National Park.


M and E said:
Sorry Jim. You're still adored too! Add @Oregon_Camper to the prodigal list!!! Unintentional.

That is another thing about this forum...I've made personal friendships with a few people here. I hope to meet another contributor here at the Tampa show, and someday meet you in person too!
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Meeting people to camp with is why I joined forums in the first place years ago. Turned out that people were Jonesing for the same thing around here and were eager to get out and explore. I was reading ExpeditionPortal one day and some college kids were posting about some 4wheeling they had done over the weekend in the GA mountains; they had totally missed the good spots. So I messaged one of the kids and told him that I'd show them around next time. He was really happy about that so I told him to start a thread just in case anybody else wanted to join in. On the day of the ride/camping, 35 trucks showed up. And the college kids only brought ramen noodles so all of older folks cooked up a big spread and our annual potluck was born. Sometimes as many as 100 people show up, from all over the place too. We've had people fly in from Europe and rent equipment.

I'm hoping that something organic happens like that with us here. I think that an entire campground loop covered with Alliance trailers would be a hoot.

Here's that first one.
 
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M and E

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Hilldweller said:
Meeting people to camp with is why I joined forums in the first place years ago. Turned out that people were Jonesing for the same thing around here and were eager to get out and explore. I was reading ExpeditionPortal one day and some college kids were posting about some 4wheeling they had done over the weekend in the GA mountains; they had totally missed the good spots. So I messaged one of the kids and told him that I'd show them around next time. He was really happy about that so I told him to start a thread just in case anybody else wanted to join in. On the day of the ride/camping, 35 trucks showed up. And the college kids only brought ramen noodles so all of older folks cooked up a big spread and our annual potluck was born. Sometimes as many as 100 people show up, from all over the place too. We've had people fly in from Europe and rent equipment.
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That is frigging awesome! I told one of my buddies that I just love everything about RVing, the entire process. I love vehicles/trucks, driving, I love the idea of kind of a second home on wheels, the maintenance on both is relaxing to me, i like the slow unrushed travel pace of getting there, seeing different places, but most importantly meeting other nice people. I also hope something like that happens through our interactions here!
 
Hilldweller

Hilldweller

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We've camped with literally thousands of forum members since joining in 2008. It's a hoot.
And yeah, I'm a gear-head, so I'll often remember somebody's rig rather than their name.

Another type of boondocking, good weather this time. But I really like the winter stuff. No skeeters and the bears are drowzy.

 
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M and E

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Hilldweller said:
We've camped with literally thousands of forum members since joining in 2008. It's a hoot.
And yeah, I'm a gear-head, so I'll often remember somebody's rig rather than their name.

Another type of boondocking, good weather this time. But I really like the winter stuff. No skeeters and the bears are drowzy.

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We're starting to see more of those Ineos Grenadiers down here for overland builds. Never talked to an owner or and have no idea where they even buy them. Kind of cool vehicles, retro, and I think they have BMW engine.
 
Hilldweller

Hilldweller

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M and E said:
We're starting to see more of those Ineos Grenadiers down here for overland builds. Never talked to an owner or and have no idea where they even buy them. Kind of cool vehicles, retro, and I think they have BMW engine.
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I have a friend who owns one. Only complaint is that the dealer network is slim. I’d get one if I hit the lottery
 
Oregon_Camper

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M and E said:
Jim, any diagrams for those inverters, I think Victron, that replace the converters? I presume they just use switching/relays to move to and from charging.
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I wouldn't use the Gen Prep circuit for charging battery bank. You either start over and go with 3000w Victron system wired to main breaker or you use "Gen Prep" loop for powering those limited outlets. If you use the Gen Prep circuit, I would leave factory converter installed to charge battery bank.

I didn't like how my power setup came in our 2023 340RL, so the day it came home...everything was yanked out and now it looks like this. :)

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M and E

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Oregon_Camper said:
I wouldn't use the Gen Prep circuit for charging battery bank. You either start over and go with 3000w Victron system wired to main breaker or you use "Gen Prep" loop for powering those limited outlets. If you use the Gen Prep circuit, I would leave factory converter installed to charge battery bank.

I didn't like how my power setup came in our 2023 340RL, so the day it came home...everything was yanked out and now it looks like this. :)

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Geesh. So much simpler on home systems. Thanks Jim.

Those are air hoses to my reel (orange). I have two battery banks. 5 years and still over 98% capacity on the batteries.


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