Leaderboard

Rob, you are indeed correct that the inverter is not easily accessible. On the other hand, it's not necessary to access it for any reason other than to work on it. In fact since I installed it in January, yesterday was the first time I've been back to it (I moved my shunt closer to it.) The 12vdc positive wire comes in from the right side and goes directly to the Switch. From there it continues thru the fuse and on to the positive terminal of the inverter. I mounted the detachable remote display and switch on the opposite side of the coach right above my bed. A surge protector offers nothing to the boon-dockers.

If I could do it over I would opt for 3000 watt inverter, but that's due to running the AC on battery. When you do the installation be sure to make it easy to access the readout as well as the connections and plugs. Mine is under the dinette seat closest to the larder and I have to put my head into the seat well to read it. I agree with Steve that there are several parts and a change in wiring that make it work so a trip to AM solar may be good if you are camping in the Northwest. Our inverter has become an essential part of camping and allows us to use an induction cooktop, toaster oven, microwave, 110v lamp, cube heater, and AC. Would not want to be without it.

Just returned from a camping trip at Stone Mountain State Park NC. It's a nice campground, they have RV sites with electricity and water. Also have tent and RV sites without electricity and water. Their restrooms and showers are nice, too. They have many hiking trails with a few water falls and trout fishing, too. The campground has paved roads throughout and paved parking for RVs.