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Started by rmojo, Nov 08, 2005, 11:53 PM

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AustinBoston

Quote from: rmojoDoes anyone have one of these convertors?

http://americandirect.ibuilder.com/a/americandirect/default.asp?SID=18J7T5PERQ13IN5S7894S&C=12&S=E3&Document=Over+30+amp+Converter+Product+Features&DesignNo=1&

I am new to all this and I need some advice from people that know about convertors.

thanks

Scott

60 Amps!  That's 2.5 times what I use in my pop-up, and I have never lacked for power when the converter was running.

I am currently using a 25 amp unit from WFCO (a.k.a. World Friendship Co.), very similar to their current 25 amp uint in mike 4947's link.

Austin

Jgroetsema

Quote from: rmojosorry guys I do want your advice.  I just know nothing about these convertors but I am very comfortable with computer PS.  The one in the PU is working fine,  if I get another one can I run two of them?  That would be nice to add a few more outlets and have 12v for the other things I need.  Is there a place to find out how to wire up something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CENTURION-3000-RV-110-V-12V-POWER-CONVERTER-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50070QQitemZ4589540871QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

thanks for you help

Look closer at the converter.  You'll notice that it does 3 things.  It provides AC with a breaker for standard outlets, 12v (13.2 - 14.0v) DC fused distribution, and excellent battery charging!  along with other bells and whistles.  What I don't see is if it also acts as an inverter.

A computer power supply will not provide this.

If you want to stay with computer grade parts, thnk about using an old UPS, these will provide some of these features.

tlhdoc

Quote from: mike4947Here's one that used in all the Fleetwood PU's http://www.bestconverter.com/view_category.asp?cat=63
That isn't the one used in my Fleetwood PU.

mike4947

Case is slightly different to match the Centurion size. Guts are the same.

AustinBoston

Quote from: tlhdocThat isn't the one used in my Fleetwood PU.

Pretend he said "current" Fleetwoods.  Your Fleetwood is six years old, and they do many things a little differently today.

Austin