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There was a 13 inch TV in the front of my Regency working in conjunction with a DVD player on a 300 watt inverter. I just had a 26" TV installed and changed the inverter to a 750 watt. The problem is 750 isn't big enough. Anyone have an idea of how big I need to go without draining the bank account? Thanks!


Bill, Sharron, Hayley and Bridgett


1990 38' Regency Widebody [RDG-B), Anniversary Edition, Cat 3208TA - 300HP, Gillig Chassis, Side Aisle

"Stagecoach"
1990 38' Regency Widebody (RDG-B)
Anniversary Edition
Cat 3208TA - 300HP
Gillig Chassis
Side Aisle

 
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Problem solved! The inverter wasn't the problem. There is an electrical issue with the power cutoff switch or the solenoid that is keeping the inverter from doing its' job. thankfully, it is a fairly cheap repair.


Bill, Sharron, Hayley and Bridgett


1990 38' Regency Widebody [RDG-B), Anniversary Edition, Cat 3208TA - 300HP, Gillig Chassis, Side Aisle

"Stagecoach"
1990 38' Regency Widebody (RDG-B)
Anniversary Edition
Cat 3208TA - 300HP
Gillig Chassis
Side Aisle

 
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FYI you need a much larger inverter than the wattage listed on the TV. when you turn on a tube type TV vs LCD the first thing that happens is it fires the degausing coil. This can take up to 3 time the wattage.


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5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
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Thanks Gary,

I'll get the owners manual out and see what I'm dealing with. Bill


Bill, Sharron, Hayley and Bridgett


1990 38' Regency Widebody [RDG-B), Anniversary Edition, Cat 3208TA - 300HP, Gillig Chassis, Side Aisle

"Stagecoach"
1990 38' Regency Widebody (RDG-B)
Anniversary Edition
Cat 3208TA - 300HP
Gillig Chassis
Side Aisle

 
Posts: 480 | Location: Colorado Springs, CO | Member Since: 04-02-2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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