Recommended Inverter And Transfer Switch For AC Powered Refrigerator In 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have come to the conclusion that it is not the safest idea to travel with my 5th wheel with the propane on. Which I am currently doing to allow the refrigerator to cool while on the road. I am looking for a relay switch that will allow me to switch between shore power and an inverter to power for the refrigerator. I currently do not have an inverter in the 5th wheel.

asked by: Barry H

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Expert Reply:

We have exactly what you are looking for.

Since you do not have an inverter already, I recommend the Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter with Transfer Switch # 34279458 which has a built in transfer switch that will switch from the inverter to shore power when it is available. This 1500 watt inverter will convert the 12v DC power from the batteries in your 5th wheel trailer to AC power allowing you to power your refrigerator while on the road without needing to use propane.

To install the # 34279458 to your batteries you will want the Installation Kit for Go Power Inverters # 342GPDCKIT3, and you may also be interested in the Remote for Go Power Pure Sine Wave Inverters # 34266886 to allow you to control and monitor the inverter from inside of your RV.

If you can tell me the starting amps or watts your refrigerator requires, I would be happy to confirm the correct inverter for you.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter w/ Transfer Switch part #34279458 has one AC input and AC output. The reason the description says 2 AC inputs is because it is referring to the shore power and the inverter power as AC. However, I can…

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Answer 2

The closest Go Power option to the Magnum Energy MM1212 Inverter Charger is the Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger #34280055. This inverter/charger is rated for 2000 watts running and 4,000 watts surge/startup. This equals out to…

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Answer 3

To calculate power consumption simply multiply wattage by the number of hours it is being used. Remember to consider type of current, AC or DC. The number of watts is equal to amps multiplied by volts. Your battery bank is rated in Amp Hours, AH. If…

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Answer 4

The Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter w Transfer Switch and Cord - Remote - 1,000 Watts - 12V #PD34FR is the new replacement for the kit PD1210NR that you referenced. These are essentially the same, except the upgrade only has ports for…

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Answer 5

If you are simply wanting to operate the refrigerator I suggest you consider using the Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter w/ Transfer Switch - Remote - 1,000 Watts - 12V, #PD1210NR. With this you can create a circuit that our residential…

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Answer 6

You can manually turn off power from your inverter before switching on your shore power, but most people find this tedious and you'll have a delay in power while you switch over. With an automatic transfer switch like the Go Power #342GPTS all…

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Answer 7

For charging a lithium battery like what you have a 60 amp charge is quite a bit of amperage. While a higher amp charge might charge the battery faster a slower charge at 60 amps will still be very fast and honestly a better amperage to put a…

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Answer 8

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 9

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Answer 10

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Furrion Automatic Transfer Switch #F30ATS has a wiring diagram on the inside of the cover. I've attached a picture of the diagram as well as a picture of the terminals with their functions.

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