Inverter install on inverter prepped Bullet Crossfire?

[Vasqsteven]

I just wanted to run this by some people to make sure I am about to do this correctly. I plan to install a Progressive Dynamics 1000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter w/ Transfer Switch from Etrailer.

If I understand correctly, there is a loop of romex in the storage area that I will cut. Then I need to determine which side of the now cut romex is hot, this will be from the panel. The other side will be to the pre-wired outlets. I will use 3 or 4ft, 2awg battery cables. These will connect to the DC ports on the inverter. Then I will connect the hot side of the Romex to the AC in and the other side to the AC out. Then I will wire a ground from the inverter to the frame of the trailer and plug in and route the remote controller. Is that the correct installation? If I understand correctly, I will not need a transfer switch because this inverter has one built in. Also, is a fuse needed between the battery and inverter/transfer switch?

[chuckster57]

Looks like you got it correct. Just make sure all the wiring is the correct gauge.

[fjr vfr]

I have no experience with this unit, just have a couple points with any inverter. First you should have a fuse or circuit breaker between the inverter and battery. Secondly the battery charger needs to be isolated from the inverter output. You do not want to create a charge loop from the battery charging itself. The battery charger should only be connected to the shore power side of the transfer switch. And it needs to be fused.

[chuckster57]

Inverter prepped I would imagine has only the inverted outlets on that circuit, hence the loop to cut.

[Vasqsteven]

This is how I understand it.

[Vasqsteven]

Originally Posted by fjr vfr

I have no experience with this unit, just have a couple points with any inverter. First you should have a fuse or circuit breaker between the inverter and battery. Secondly the battery charger needs to be isolated from the inverter output. You do not want to create a charge loop from the battery charging itself. The battery charger should only be connected to the shore power side of the transfer switch. And it needs to be fused.

If I understand correctly, the inverter prepped loop that I will be tapping into only has the specific pre-wired outlets on it. I just wasn't sure if there was somebody that had experience with installing inverters on an "inverter prepped" keystone to confirm this. Is there an easy way I can check to make sure that I haven't created a charge loop?

[jxnbbl]

Originally Posted by Vasqsteven

...I will use 3 or 4ft, 2awg battery cables. ...

I would double check this. I would expect #1 or #1/0 to be required. Also remember if you use dual batteries the jumpers needs to be upgraded to the same between the batteries.

When wiring I would plan on 25%+ increase in cable length fishing them between the battery and inverter location. Use that anticipated length.

[chuckster57]

Originally Posted by Vasqsteven

If I understand correctly, the inverter prepped loop that I will be tapping into only has the specific pre-wired outlets on it. I just wasn't sure if there was somebody that had experience with installing inverters on an "inverter prepped" keystone to confirm this. Is there an easy way I can check to make sure that I haven't created a charge loop?

Once you have completed the installation:
Easiest way is to turn on the inverter and then check battery voltage at the battery(s) if its over 13VDC and holding then your powering the converter.

[Vasqsteven]

Originally Posted by jxnbbl

I would double check this. I would expect #1 or #1/0 to be required. Also remember if you use dual batteries the jumpers needs to be upgraded to the same between the batteries.

When wiring I would plan on 25%+ increase in cable length fishing them between the battery and inverter location. Use that anticipated length.

I was basing it on the wire size chart in the instructions that come with the inverter. It says 0-5 ft you need 2awg. It's a short run as the batteries are right on the other side of the wall from where the inverter will be installed but I didn't know about needing to upgrade the jumpers. Thank you.

[Vasqsteven]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

Once you have completed the installation:
Easiest way is to turn on the inverter and then check battery voltage at the battery(s) if its over 13VDC and holding then your powering the converter.

Thank you.