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08-06-2018, 08:46 PM
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New Member
2014 27' FB International
Davis
, California
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2
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Inverter
We have an inverter on our 2014 International. When is the fan supposed to run? I don't understand, as it seems to run all the time when connected to shore power. My owners manual doesn't explain about the fan.
I appreciate your help. Thank you,
Cindy
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08-06-2018, 08:51 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 772
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On our trailer the inverter fan is on when the inverter is on.
When the inverter is off the fan is off.
Hope that helps.
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08-06-2018, 09:01 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Same here.
Do you have this switch? If so make sure light is off. If light is off make sure that the remote cable has not become dislodged and the inverter is not “inadvertently” on.
Sorry this was this best pic I had on the fly
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08-06-2018, 11:01 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Check the switch on the very end of the inverter itself, inside your wiring closet. Might not be set for remote, so it’s always on.
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08-07-2018, 12:17 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,524
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Are you confusing one fan with another? Your converter-charger has a fan that will often run when you're plugged in if it's under much load, especially if the batteries are low or you are using lots of 12V power for various things. I use my inverter to power my CPAP when boondocking, and don't ever remember it hearing a noise when using it. I must say, though, I only boondock when temperatures are pleasantly low so that may be why I haven't heard a fan from the inverter. It's hidden back in the cabinetry, but the converter-charger and its fan are installed with the fuse-and-breaker panel and exposed to the living space of the trailer, so when that fan runs I hear it.
I wouldn't expect the inverter to be doing anything at all when you're plugged in, it should only be working hard if you're running the TV or other AC device off batteries.
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08-07-2018, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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Are you sure it is an Inverter and not a Converter.
Converter fan will run depending on the load.
Such as charging batteries, interior lights, the numerous control boards for the refer, water heater.
This is not uncommon.
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08-08-2018, 09:43 AM
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#7
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New Member
2014 27' FB International
Davis
, California
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2
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Inverter fan
Thank you all for your help. We did have the inverter fan confused with the power supply fan. All seems to be woring correctly. Again thank your for your responses.
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