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579 inverter question

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Karl_marx, Jan 30, 2016.

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  1. Jan 30, 2016 #1
    Karl_marx

    Karl_marx Bobtail Member

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    Been in this 2016 579 for 4 weeks, got her with 1200 miles :)

    However charming this pig is my outlets and TV stopped working today..,bunk heater is ok. Is this a blown fuse or something else? Your help and insight appreciated.
     
    Karl_marx, Jan 30, 2016
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  3. Jan 30, 2016 #2
    Travisroland

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    How many watts will that inverter do.You need to know.Then add up all your gadgets watts.You could have blown a fuse.I have a fuse in between the inverter and the batteries on the cables running between both
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2016 #3
    The_Gambler

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    There is a 200 amp fuse in the battery box (Drivers side step). You'll need a multimeter to test it.

    Also there is a GFCI plug on the actual inverter under the bunk. Try the reset button on it.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2016 #4
    Karl_marx

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    Thanks for the help. I'm going take a closer look and if I find a solution I'll report back
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2016 #5
    Highway Sailor

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    Do you have anything showing on the display panel when you try to turn it on ?
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2016 #6
    Karl_marx

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    No sir. Nothing that I seen that indicated a fault or problem.

    On a side note my LVD comes on sometimes with the bunk heater on and cooler plugged in the cigarette adapter...
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2016 #7
    Highway Sailor

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    Do you see the battery voltage on the display? The LVD will come on quite often in the cooler weather with the bunk heater running and high demand on the 12vdc system.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2016 #8
    Highway Sailor

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    On my first 579 if the voltage dropped below 11.? vdc the inverter would shut down.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2016 #9
    Karl_marx

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    No I do not see low battery voltage on the display...it's a relief to know that the LVD will come on in the cooler weather... It never goes blow 12.2
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2016 #10
    Highway Sailor

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    Someone mentioned the GFI receptacle on the unit. Try pushing the reset on that. As long as the display shows a voltage 12.0>14.0 you should be ok. Make sure you don't have anything around the unit to prevent air movement.
     
    Highway Sailor, Jan 31, 2016
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