Replace stock '92 inveter with Xantrex RS2000 OR RS3000?

[Rob Robinson]

Okay now I understand what you up against.

On 19/09/2007, pgchd wrote:
>
> ROOOOOOOOOBBBBBBBBB!
> In a word, NO. The optional electical distribution panel where the 2
> inverters/ converters connect to is in the the curb side engine
> compartment, where 3 engine and 2 of the 6 house batteries reside.
> Also the "ditrubtion" conections for a 6 house batteries, both + and -
> reside in close proximity to where you need to hook up the 2 + & -
> inverter /converter cables. unhooking them in the "engine room" does
> nothing..... the battery + & - poles are still exposed for clumsy
> over here to drop the wrench on / touch, and the other 4 house
> batties are still live. unhooking all 9 batteeries was a waste of
> time............ cover with a blanket, wrap tools in insulation and
> electrical tape....... make the sign of the cross, genuflec, ........done
> Also forgot to add you do need new remote panels for the zantrex as
> the heart ones will not work but the wiring is the same so it is 4
> screws and you are done. Heart sold the company and design to another
> company who then sold to zantrex, so in effect, the upgraded
> replacement to the oringal equipment, same power that I had.
>
> Pete, Donna, and Lucky bear Chin
> > > 95 42' greater Daytona Beach Area
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Rob Robinson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Peter I certainly qualify for the terms "electrically challenged" but
> > couldn't you have completed the job without any worrry of being
> > electrocuted? Disconnected batteries etc?????
> >
> > On 19/09/2007, pgchd wrote:
> > >
> > > I will state upfront I am not familiar with the '92 setup but I did
> > > replace both Heart 2500's last year in my 42' '95. So I will share
> > > that experience so you may "use/ adapt what you can" to apply to your
> > > situation.
> > > Both 2500's were shot..... I searched and search, metal debate for at
> > > least a month, rebuild, upgrade to full sign wave, more power like the
> > > 3000 tim the tool man taylor...., buy new or rebuilds.....etc on and
> > > on. I have the bus skematics and was talking with Bennie who was at
> > > the time, customer service before he was promoted. Looked at the
> > > breakers, wiring etc. I determined that the house "wiring" in the
> > > coach minus new CB's would be fine for the bigger units. I determined
> > > the wiring to the inverters from the old 25oo's to the batteries and
> > > CB's was not. Sure I could have a local company built me new cables to
> > > the 3000 zantrex specs/ others specs I gleened online from their
> > > website manuals, new cb's, etc. no problem.
> > > In then end, being ulta conservative and anal retentive about
> > > electricity, I went with new Zantrx 2500's..... found the best price
> > > on the internet, got free shipping, ordered new remote
> > > panels.......push/ pull, no issues, done, 1-1/2 years later happy
> camper.
> > > - in the 95 the inverters/ converter are mounted in a "box" above the
> > > batteries, 96 and beyond, they moved them to a curb side compartment
> > > to protect them from road dirt,etc. So I remounted not wanting to mess
> > > with coach wiring and just clean them frquently. It was fun "drilling"
> > > the new monting holes laying on your back with hot metal shaving
> > > falling everywhere and on your face, pushing house battery trays out
> > > of your way, etc. I should have went to the local el chepo tool place
> > > and for 15 bucks bought a drill 90' offset and did it right side up,
> > > otherewise the 2 fit fine in the old space with the required "air
> > > space" . That was the other problem I had in addition to the above, I
> > > could not find upgraded units of any brand to "fit" in the required
> > > "box" above the battery properly with air space.
> > > - the old heart 2500's came with the heavy battery cable, the Zantrex
> > > do not, however you can take apart the hearts and reuse the cable, all
> > > you have to do is "enlarge" the mounting hole and the spade lug was
> > > large enough. The old cables we also in good shape and met the zantrex
> > > specs.
> > > - be careful, you a dealing with tons of amps when you hook up the new
> > > unit, plenty of warning in the install instructions.. certain steps in
> > > certain order and no, my heart did not need a jump start so I did it
> > > very slowly and carefully after my morning coffee when I was awake and
> > > not stressed, wraped the wrenches in insulation in case I was sloppy,
> > > dropped them, etc. covered the batteries with blankets, did the best I
> > > could so if "old and sloppy" slipped, I did not fry myself.
> > > Good luck, others will offer their views, so consider this just 1
> > > conservative perspective who is chicken!
> > >
> > > Pete, Donna, and Lucky bear Chin
> > > 95 42' greater Daytona Beach Area
> > > still out west in NM and Az, the bus is "humming along"
> > >
> > > --- In
> WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
,
>
> > > "mbrund" <mbrund@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > My converters are old and on their last leg. Since I am going to put
> > > > in 8 new AGM's soon I want to start them on a proper charging
> > > > routine. The cost to replace the chargers will get me almost
> half way
> > > > to the cost of a refurbed Xantrex RS2000 or for a little more an
> > > > RS3000. An additional advantage to replacing the Inveter & Converter
> > > > solution currently in the coach with a new inverter is having
> one with
> > > > Auto Gen Start function for battery charging or Thermostat control
> > > > (travel with pets).
> > > >
> > > > Now the question, since our coaches have a Heart 2000watt
> inverter, I
> > > > would assume converting to a 3000watt inverter would require
> > > > additional work such as an additional circuit to the breaker
> panel, or
> > > > at least replacing breakers? Has anyone done this conversion?
> > > >
> > > > My past includes having been a mechanic and electrician, so no
> worries
> > > > there, just need to understand how large this job would be to go
> to a
> > > > 3000watt (assume the 2000watt is basically a rip and replace)?
> > > >
> > > > If I have to replace the transfer switch to complete this I will
> just
> > > > stay with a 2000W unit.
> > > >
> > > > Michael Brundridge
> > > > 1992 WB40
> > > > Georgetown, TX
> > > >
> > >
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> >
> > --
> > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> > 94 WLWB
> >
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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