Xantrex FreedomX 2000W inverter - AC connections

[Mkaye]

as much as i like this inverter, i don't like the push-in contacts for the AC
last year my 120VAC quit while at an RV park, traced to poor connection on input AC wires
after the trip i removed the inverter from under the sink to rework the 10ga wires
i thought i had good connections
here i am on the Gaspesie in Forillon and the uwave flickered and went out
checked the power & everything looked good, even in inverter mode, but no output
under the sink again
i could see the insulation of the black output AC wire melted
cleaned it up best i could and pushed it back in, but the connector is burnt - i'll need a new connector
hopefully work until i get home in a couple of weeks

[HarryStone]

Sounds like the spring clips are getting weak.

[Mkaye]

any idea where i can get new connectors
the new units seem to have lever connectors

mark

[HarryStone]

I have the same inverter you do; mine requires a long screwdriver to open the spring clip to insert the wire. If you need new spring clips, I'd suggest you contact Xantrex.

[12345Dave]

Mine were screw terminals.
I just replaced my 2000 watt unit, and it is available, does anyone want the 2000 watt freedom unit plus matching control panel? It works great!

[Mkaye]

the company in Toronto says can't get replacements & the new levers won't fit
suggest finding a broken unit to steal the connectors
anyone have a source?
haven't given up on wago yet, just exploring my options
i find it odd because i installed a new 1 this spring in a friends camper and it has the same connectors as mine