Originally Posted by
Trendycat
I want to thank everyone for the tips and help provided here, I finally got my inverter issues sorted out.
I had John Bata at Divine Coach (formerly Desert West) replace my strange factory fuse arrangement with proper fuse holders. However, replacing the blown fuse didn't fix the problem - leaving the Xantrex inverter as the prime suspect. Divine had no inverters in stock, but after calling around I found some units at Tekris in Gilbert, AZ.
Although they carry Xantrex, I opted to go with Magnum for the replacement, since they are made and supported here in the US. Once the failed Xantex unit was removed, I looked at the other inverter (a Heart Freedom 25) and discovered it was original to my bus. Figuring a 15 year old unit was likely to be approaching the end of its functional life, I had it replaced, as well.
So, I now have 2 new Magnum ME3112 inverters along with new remote panels for them. Magnums also come with battery temperature monitors, included so that should help avoid some issues that could develop with my Lifeline AGM's if they underwent non-temperature compensated charging. The new remotes are great - they have a screen that provides way more status information (including battery, FET and transformer temperatures at the inverter) than the LED display bars on the old inverters.
I highly recommend Brian (who runs the branch) and Vince (the tech) at Tekris Power in Gilbert, AZ. In my opinion, the price for the units and labor was more than fair. Whether you need work done or just want to order inverters and parts, I would strongly suggest you give them a call. I don't know if their main operation in NJ is of the same quality, but I would certainly check them out, as well, if I were on the East Coast.
Bruce