Xantrex Technology RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter / Charger Logo
Posted on Nov 19, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I am installing an RS3000 inverter in my RV. Everything works fine until i reconnect the chassis ground to the battery and then I get an inverter fault. I have checked every connection multiple times and traced every circuit looking for a fault. Help.

  • tim_bray Nov 19, 2009

    This is actually in an RV trailer, so there is no alternator involved. The AC is disconnected while troubleshooting. Also no flouresent lights either. Is it possible the built in DC converter is part of the problem?

  • tim_bray Nov 19, 2009

    I will try that, but as i mentioned. The AC side of the inverter is completely disconected. It seems to be DC ground issue.

    What about inserting an isolator on the DC negative side of the chassis ground?

×

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Master 3,600 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: May 24, 2009
Answers
3600
Questions
1
Helped
1576579
Points
11774

Please remove the belt off the altanator then turn the key on if the altanator spins with the key on in the run postion then yo have a bad diode trio in the altanator, if that checks out them you need to test all wall scokets unplug the refrigerator and see if you get the fault code also unplug the lights one at a time to see you get a fault code. the most common problem would be the florsent bulbs. hope this helps.

  • 1 more comment 
  • Anonymous Nov 19, 2009

    Please remove the belt off the altanator then turn the key on if the altanator spins with the key on in the run postion then yo have a bad diode trio in the altanator, if that checks out them you need to test all wall scokets unplug the refrigerator and see if you get the fault code also unplug the lights one at a time to see you get a fault code. the most common problem would be the florsent bulbs. hope this helps.

  • Anonymous Nov 19, 2009

    Yes it could be but turn off all breakers and see if it still does it, if it does not shut off then turn breakers on one at a time till you have the problem. yo also could have a shorted board in the refrigerator, or in the ac/heat system so kill all breakers and try it that way then see if it is ok then turn one one breaker at a time till it kicks then you will know which one is causing the problem.

  • Anonymous Nov 19, 2009

    Yes you could but if thats the issue your problem is the power unit.

×

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Won't start. No lights or power of any sort.

Check grounds. 3 main grounds are battery to engine, battery to body and engine to body. Sounds like yours is battery to body.
0helpful
2answers

Dometic brisk 2 AC can it be operated on a 24 volt inverter.

If your inverter puts out enough power, sure. It may drain your batteries pretty fast, though. Check the power rating of your AC and compare it to the power output of the inverter. Add a safe margin for everything else you want to run at the same time.
0helpful
1answer

Generator not powering RV

You need to find out if the generator is providing any power at all, when its not connected to the RV, get it to power something else. If it does that OK you have to suspect the inverter or some of the wiring in the RV, did any wiring near the inverter get wet?
0helpful
1answer

I have a 96 ford explorer xlt with a hidden hitch. the 7 pin rv connector is not working. i found where the wires from vehicle connect to 7 pin connector and one wire was caroded at the crimp black wire...

Yes, you need the other wires to provide the trailer with battery voltage. If the trailer has trailer brakes, you should have an RV mechanic wire up the connector so the brakes on the trailer operate from the Ford.
1helpful
1answer

Replaced battery 2 weeks ago, good battery. Twice it has no power at all. No lighted odometer or lights. Acts like no battery is there. I have checked the power fuse and battery relay. Never had this issue...

It is quite possible that the MAIN GROUND of the battery is not connecting to the CHASSIS. So it will be good to remove the main terminals and reconnect after making sure that the wires make a good contact with the metal chassis. Please check the main positive line to the main link also.
1helpful
1answer

Hi I have the Sunforce 1000W Pure Sine Inverter and everything was working fine until yesterday the remote stopped working. The inverter is about a month old and the remote has healthy batteries, I tried...

Have you tried removing the batteries for a minute and unplugging the main unit for the same amount of time together. The idea is to fully clear any settings that might have gotten hung up.
0helpful
1answer

When installing a power inverinto a truck should the ground go to the battery or to the chassis

Assuming truck is neg chassis/ground

Neg of inverter to neg of batt
Pos of inverter to pos of batt

Hope this helps
Thanks for using FixYa


1helpful
1answer
0helpful
1answer

Had same type problems

please what exactely is the problem
0helpful
1answer

Non-operational in RV when Onan generator and Xantrex inverter are on

Are you still under warranty with your RV? If so, take your RV back to them and try to get this problem fixed through them. You know more about electronics than I do (LOL) however, I do believe the RV sales/repair should be taking care of this issue for you.

I on the other hand own the Majestic brand washer and dryer and I am very dissapointed with them. The washer is broken already and is only 15 months old. Ugh!

Good luck, I hope your issue is a simple fix.
Not finding what you are looking for?

431 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Xantrex Technology Electronics - Others Experts

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

ADMIN Andrew
ADMIN Andrew

Level 3 Expert

66964 Answers

David Kassin
David Kassin

Level 3 Expert

981 Answers

Are you a Xantrex Technology Electronics - Other Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...