Inverter function 90SP36

[Chuck Wheeler]

Thanks Greg! I learned early with our bird that I seemed to overlook the simple solutions sure that the problem had to be something beyond my capabilities. Most of the time they really are simple.

- Chuck Wheeler-

FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gregory OConnor
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 2:19 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Inverter function 90SP36

ChuckW, that is a great diagnostic. When I read ChuckH's question, I
could not even think of a link.

You dont have to have smarts, just smart friends.
GregoryO'Connor
94pt

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Chuck Wheeler"
.> wrote:
>
> Chuck,
> Inverters also require more current to start than when running.
Most of
> the better ones have a circuit that prevents the inverter from
running the
> batteries two low. If the resting terminal voltage of the
batteries is OK
> connect a voltmeter across the input to the inverter and watch it
as you
> turn the inverter on. If you see a significant drop in voltage
you probably
> have a poor connection between the inverter and the battery and
this is
> causing the inverter to shutdown. The alternator is providing
just enough
> extra oomph to get past the starting current. If you have
separate
> starting batteries and the house batteries are old check the
terminal
> voltage when the inverter is turned on. If you see a drop at the
terminals
> it is time for new batteries if all the connections are in good
condition.
> If you have a infrared heat sensor point it at the battery
terminals. If
> they are warmer that the surrounding battery you have a poor
battery
> connection.
>
> - Chuck Wheeler-
> FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>
>
> _____
>
> From: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> [mailto:"WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"] On Behalf Of
williamcharrison
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:01 AM
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Inverter function 90SP36
>
>
>
> The inverter on my coach will not kick in unless I start
> the engine momentarily (I have previously reset it). After
> starting the engine I can turn it off and the inverter stays on.
>
> Chuck Harrison
> Akron, Ohio
> 90 SP36
>