04 Sea Breeze Inverter Converter Questions please

[Ramster]

I have a 04 Sea Breeze with a inteli power model Model PD-9160, 60 Amp
Made by Progressive Dynamics Inc
input 105-130 AC 1000watts
output 13.6 VDC 60 amps

In the manual it says that the converter is to charge up the batteries and power to the coach when hooked up to shore or gen. is on.

I guess this does not supply power to TV ect like it says in manual a inverter will.

Is there a way I can hook up a inverter to this? I think it is prewired for this. I inserted a picture of the converter hope this will help you help me thanks. Ramster

[Edouard]

Other than switching the PD 9160 out for an Inverter charger, which would require some 120v wiring changes to allow the new Inverter to run 120v devises and wall outlets, I would think you would need to buy an inverter that you can plug into a 12v receptical capable of running your TV. JMHO

[Wanabee FTer]

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Originally Posted by Ramster I have a 04 Sea Breeze with a inteli power model Model PD-9160, 60 Amp Made by Progressive Dynamics Inc input 105-130 AC 1000watts output 13.6 VDC 60 amps Is there a way I can hook up a inverter to this? I think it is prewired for this. I inserted a picture of the converter hope this will help you help me thanks. Ramster

The PD9160 converter you have has a modular plug on one end so you can add an optional charge wizard. (highly recommended upgrade) but is not able to integrate an inverter into it.
I worked around this by adding a Xantrex prowatt SW600 inverter and wiring it to my transfer switch. I do not have automatic switching, but still works great to power all my 120 outlets inside the coach while driving or dry camping. I added an on/off switch to the converter so I can shut off the charger when the inverter is on.
You can get a larger inverter, 1000, 1500, 2000 etc. but the larger you go, the bigger battery bank you will need to power it. A large inverter is great if you want to use your microwave, toaster and coffee maker, but will run your batteries down much faster. Also the larger the inverter, the more battery power will be needed to run it. (without a load)
When I dry camp I fire up the genny if I need more then 600 watts (hardly ever)
Hope this helps,