Rick & Janet Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Just looking for clarification on my inverter install. My wiring will go from the main panel to the inverter and from the inverter to the sub panel. Will move all circuits from main panel that I want to run on inverter to sub panel. I didn't see the need for a transfer switch. I have a portable generator and the inverter has a transfer switch installed in it. Thank you for your comments. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Here's my wiring . . . SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 X2 Zulu....that is how I wired my coach as well. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Looks good. Have your inverter as close to the batteries as possible. Go to a welding store and buy some 4/0 or 3/0 welding cable for your batteries to the inverter. The cables it came with are not heavy enough. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 If I understand your plan, EITHER the Generator orrrrrrrrrrrr the Inverter will feed what you call a sub panel via the Inverters Transfer Switch right???? If that's the case, the Generator will be wired and configured as a "Separately Derived Source",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Generator will have a BONDED (Non Floating) Neutral,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Generator's Neutral/Ground BOND will serve as the "Single Point" Ground,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Panel will have separate Neutral and Ground Busses electrically insulated and isolated from each other just as in typical RV panels fed off the Utility,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Transfer Switch would switch Neutrals as well as the Hots (in this scenario), but there are other methods such as a Grounding Relay in the Inverter etc. If the Neutrals were NOT switched then you would use a floating Neutral Generator. I would need to see the Transfer and Inverter schematics to better advise. PS some smaller portable generators have a bonded Neutral while others have a floating Neutral so that makes a difference. However if its a floater a simple plug/pigtail can convert it over. Sounds like all is well if wired and configured correctly but absent the schematics NO WARRANTY John T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I didn't see the need for a transfer switch. Nope. Sounds good. Here's my wiring . . . Excellent diagram!! Textbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick & Janet Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Great drawing!! Thank you, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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