1KW Invertor for Sweet Pea
beneath permanent rear bed storage
Spring 2018

 

Xantrex 806-1210 Inverter Prowatt Sw 1000

Specification Sheet 
User Guide 
User Manual 

 

Xantrex 8080915 PROwatt SW Auto Transfer Switch

 

Xantrex 808-9001 Remote Panel for Prowatt Sw

 

I broke out certain circuits from the main panel to a sub panel that I power with the invertor. That way, I don't have to worry about the microwave oven or water heater, or the roof A/Cs accidentally being powered by the invertor. Running those high amperage appliances would quickly deplete the batteries. I instead, crank up the generator when either of these are needed.

 

 

Note: A subpanel is a smaller service panel that distributes power to a specific area. It is essentially a satellite circuit breaker panel that has its own breakers.

 

 


The permanent bed.


With the original benches gone,
there's room for some storage beneath.


It opens up easily for easy access


There's plenty of room for the inverter
and is right above the batteries, about a 16" wire run.


The 3" between the 1x6 framing and wall is perfect for a wiring raceway covered by uretane instulation board.

The raceway with covering removed

Where wiring goes in behind the closet
enroute to the electrical cabinet.

Notice that the 1x6s are fastened together using only
steel corner braces with lots of #8 x 3/4" panhead screws.

Lots of storage for spares and supplies. Psgr side

Drvrs side

I built this large drawer mounted on small wheels. It has
thin carpet on the sides to keep from scuffing the cabinets.

It's a very close fit.

Bottom is more shallow at the rear to
allow for the slope in the floor.

Aluminum angle spreads the load for pneumatic springs

Flat bar spreads the load at the bottom