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08-25-2019, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
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I did not order the inverter and decided to do it myself. Mounting the unit and running the wire was doable but a bit of a pain. I had a hard time determining what to use for the transfer switch, an electrician helped with the proper description then finding and installing was easy.
We use the inverter exclusively for the microwave. Fairly long cook times due there being three of us. I am disappointed in the large battery drain. Solar does not recover as we are frequently boondocking in heavy forest. Factory install was not considered but as others have said in makes the best use of your time.
As a side note I just made a change to the wiring after four years. The inverter came with 4 gauge and I needed to add a short run, easily found at a local big box hardware store (Menards). Having a hydraulic crimp tool helped.
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08-25-2019, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buellfire
Locating the 2ga wire for the DC side has been challenging
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This is a web site that I had saved for cabling, might be of use.
Marine Wiring, Boat Cable and Electrical Genuinedealz.com
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Bob
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08-25-2019, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fudge_brownie
Having a hydraulic crimp tool helped.
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I'm going to need one of these sooner or later. Can you recommend one? Thanks.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
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08-25-2019, 05:23 PM
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#24
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
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2X on GenuineDealZ. Well made cables in your choice of termination, length, size & color.
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08-25-2019, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape - upgraded version
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Lewis
I'm going to need one of these sooner or later. Can you recommend one? Thanks.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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08-25-2019, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
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Mike beat me to the reply, that is the exact model. It has performed well. It does seem to have increased in price substantially.
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2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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08-25-2019, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape - upgraded version
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fudge_brownie
Mike beat me to the reply, that is the exact model. It has performed well. It does seem to have increased in price substantially.
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$44 is still not a bad price for a good hydraulic crimper.
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