Yahoo Message Number: 4896 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/4896)
How much work is it to change an Invertrex (manufacturer went out of business) to a Trace? Can it be a do it yourself job?
From what I understand, there would be:
a) a panel modification to accomodate the new Trace control panel.
b) A genset control wire that needs to run from the Trace inverter to the currently location of the Invertrex genset controller (located over the door with the control panel). This, I understand, can most easily be accomplished by running the wires from the Trace to the Bedroom Remote control switch (where I presume it uses those wires for genset control to the main panel instead of a remote start).
Don't know other details so advice would be welcomed should I decide to make the change.
Why would I want to change?
a) Invertrex inverter MUST be on to change batteries from shore power. Trace inverter does not have to be on to charge batteries.
b) Better genset control -- clock which blocks running during quiet hours.
c) Trace has easier programming of settings without without having to use a touchtone phone to program (including limits of charging when connected to various shorepower amps).
d) Of course, when it breaks.....
Herb
2002 Allure 30960