 |
03-11-2014, 06:49 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9
|
Inverter Question
I'm going to change my Refrigerator to a residental type. The inverter that I have is 1500w modified sine wave. I have run a fridge with it for several hours with no problem just wondering if any thing has changed with motors
that would be an issue? The old fridge is a Kitchen Aid. The new one may be
a GE or Fridgadair.
|
|
|
|
03-11-2014, 07:54 PM
|
#2
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Willard, MO
Posts: 38
|
I doubt it, I have a Samsung in mine and seems to work well.
__________________
2014 Redwood 38rl black & silver
Cougar Xlite 24 RLS "SOLD"
2014 GMC Denali 3500HD DRW
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 4x4 3.42 ext cab
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2014, 09:11 PM
|
#3
|
|
Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by macgyver1
I'm going to change my Refrigerator to a residental type. The inverter that I have is 1500w modified sine wave. I have run a fridge with it for several hours with no problem just wondering if any thing has changed with motors
that would be an issue? The old fridge is a Kitchen Aid. The new one may be
a GE or Fridgadair.
|
May want to watch a few quick videos on Youtube and or read up on sine wave versus Modified Sine Wave Inverters. Do not mean to redirect you but in some cases there are risks associated with doing/using things and each person has to weigh those risks.  Things you do in emergency situations you may not want to do long term. 
__________________
2013 RAPTOR 300MP w/Rear Patio Deck NO Folding Side Ladder 
2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Allison Trans
Reese 20K; Carlisle Radial Trail RH/HD; TPMS (12 Tires)
Veteran 
PSU (GO LIONS) 
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2016, 12:37 PM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
I just purchased a new Alpine with a residential refrigerator and was wondering if it should be turned off when the RV is in storage. Sense there is no on- off switch that I can locate that would require tripping the breaker.
I always turned off my RV refer and left the doors open. I assume that that would be the same with this one.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2016, 01:29 PM
|
#5
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,313
|
Re: Inverter Question
If you can locate the inverter, it should have an ON/OFF switch on it. Flipping the refer breaker doesn't stop the inverter from working. Even with no load on the inverter there is draw on the 12V system.
__________________
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2016, 03:23 PM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
Good point. I leave shore power on all the time but there is no reason to have the inverter on and not doing anything.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2016, 04:48 AM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
What charges the batteries that feed the inverter?
I am assuming that the on board charger is charging the battery that powers the slides but not sure how the two batteries on the inverter are charged.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2016, 04:57 AM
|
#8
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,313
|
Re: Inverter Question
The converter will charge the batteries when your plugged into shore power. When towing, the tow vehicles alternator will charge the batteries. If you have a generator, it will charge the batteries when running.
This assumes that you only have the one set of two batteries and not two separate sets. If you do have 4 batteries then check the wiring between them to see if they are all hooked together.
__________________
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2016, 05:08 AM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
I have three batteries. One for the slides/jacks/lights and two for the refrigerator.
I see no visible charge wires connected to the refrigerator batteries so I guess I will have to delve further into the system.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2016, 05:13 AM
|
#10
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,313
|
Re: Inverter Question
Is the refer inverter just an inverter or is it a combo unit that charges or inverts depending on what you set it to.
__________________
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2016, 05:57 AM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
I will have to pull the manual. I don't recall seeing anything on it to indicate it is also a charger.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2016, 04:29 AM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
The inverter does not have a charger built in. I will check out where and if the two refer batteries are being charged from.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2016, 04:13 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
|
Re: Inverter Question
The converter (breaker panel) has a 120vac outlet in the back that powers a battery charger which charges all three batteries.
__________________
2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2016, 04:20 PM
|
#14
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,313
|
Re: Inverter Question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ddubya
The converter (breaker panel) has a 120vac outlet in the back that powers a battery charger which charges all three batteries.
|
That sounds like the normal set up.
__________________
2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
