Had the very same electrical box conversion issue when I installed my shore power. I did drop from 50A to twist lock 30A. The original cord was just too unruly. As luck would have it, the PO had a 50A extension cord that works with my Bolt EV charge controller. Nice work!
Not sure, but wont that converter(?) get quite warm beside the Onan generator when the generator is running? Or will there be a insulating divider separating it from the generator.
I thought about that.. but most of the engine heat is up top with the heads/exhaust manifolds etc. I have 4 extra inches above the generator then it used to, and if parked I imagine we might slide the generator out on its slide to avoid fumes etc. we will see!
So, as an electronics guy with 40+ years experience and 15 years owning a GMC. First, the mounting location of the Inverter is not ideal. Its outside exposed to moisture and rain kicked up by the rear wheels. This will cause a failure of the inverter in short order (pun intended). Second, you want the inverter to run short term usage or small power devices like your microwave and TV. You do not want to power the whole coach (Air Conditioner, Water heater etc). Those devices consume lots of power and should only be powered by shore line or the generator (unless you have a massive battery pack which you have not mentioned) You would be better to move the Inverter inside and use that space for additional batteries. On my 1977 Palm Beach there was one breaker that powers most of the outlets, including the 120VAC all electric fridge. I have a Samlex charger/inverter/ transfer switch. This breaker feed the Samlex, which in turn feeds the outlet and the switch. The inverter does not power the A/C unit or the water heater, those get power only from shore line or the generator. You might also want to consider shortening the long power cord to make it just long enough to plug into the generator outlet. Put a new plug on the shorten cable and a new female socket on the long piece you cut off to make an extension cable. now the short cable easily plugs into the socket and the long cable can be stored up top. no more fighting to get the cable stored and plugged into the generator socket.
Very good point about inverter and moisture. I have a 230 amp hour LI battery at the moment. Also the short plug and long 50 amp “extension cord”’is a great Idea. Thank you for your feedback , it is very much appreciated and I will make some changes!
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I enjoy watching you work with your coach.
Had the very same electrical box conversion issue when I installed my shore power. I did drop from 50A to twist lock 30A. The original cord was just too unruly. As luck would have it, the PO had a 50A extension cord that works with my Bolt EV charge controller. Nice work!
Making progress.
I actually got it ,,ep 14 that is ,,Dude ive benn remodding a 1990 Tioga RV for a couple of years now and it has not been fun,,so ,I get it !
Not sure, but wont that converter(?) get quite warm beside the Onan generator when the generator is running? Or will there be a insulating divider separating it from the generator.
I thought about that.. but most of the engine heat is up top with the heads/exhaust manifolds etc. I have 4 extra inches above the generator then it used to, and if parked I imagine we might slide the generator out on its slide to avoid fumes etc. we will see!
So, as an electronics guy with 40+ years experience and 15 years owning a GMC. First, the mounting location of the Inverter is not ideal. Its outside exposed to moisture and rain kicked up by the rear wheels. This will cause a failure of the inverter in short order (pun intended). Second, you want the inverter to run short term usage or small power devices like your microwave and TV. You do not want to power the whole coach (Air Conditioner, Water heater etc). Those devices consume lots of power and should only be powered by shore line or the generator (unless you have a massive battery pack which you have not mentioned)
You would be better to move the Inverter inside and use that space for additional batteries. On my 1977 Palm Beach there was one breaker that powers most of the outlets, including the 120VAC all electric fridge. I have a Samlex charger/inverter/ transfer switch. This breaker feed the Samlex, which in turn feeds the outlet and the switch. The inverter does not power the A/C unit or the water heater, those get power only from shore line or the generator.
You might also want to consider shortening the long power cord to make it just long enough to plug into the generator outlet. Put a new plug on the shorten cable and a new female socket on the long piece you cut off to make an extension cable. now the short cable easily plugs into the socket and the long cable can be stored up top. no more fighting to get the cable stored and plugged into the generator socket.
Very good point about inverter and moisture. I have a 230 amp hour LI battery at the moment. Also the short plug and long 50 amp “extension cord”’is a great Idea. Thank you for your feedback , it is very much appreciated and I will make some changes!