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08-31-2010, 08:12 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1974 27' Overlander
Savannah
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 18
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Univolt Inverter Question
Can we isolate the 110 from the inverter with a switch and still have battery power available for the lights?
The inverter is the old buzz box (Univolt 4) type and we were thinking that adding a switch would allow us to shut off the buzz.
We will be replacing it all but for now would like to shut off the buzz.
Neil and Shelly
1974 International Overlander
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08-31-2010, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Univolts and their replacements are converters that convert 110 AC to 12 DC. An inverter does the opposite, converts 12 DC to 110 AC.
Having said that, if you switch off, or unplug for that matter, the Univolt you will still have battery power. Just as you do when the entire Airstream is unplugged. No difference.
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08-31-2010, 08:17 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Yes you can, but the speed that your battery loses its charge might surprise you.
Welcome to the forum, by the way!
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03-26-2011, 07:43 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1974 27' Overlander
Savannah
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 18
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Thank you all for your help!
We have been very busy with school and our first short film that we haven't been able to focus on our home!
We have been very fortunate that the campsite we are at now has a local RV repairman that comes out to the camp and will work on the rig. We spoke to several of the campers here and they recommended him. He has replaced the Univolt (which had some charging issues) and the water-heater. He was quick and not to expensive.
We are amazed at how quiet the camper is now! No more buzz!
Shelly and Neil
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03-26-2011, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snshort
Thank you all for your help!
We have been very busy with school and our first short film that we haven't been able to focus on our home!
We have been very fortunate that the campsite we are at now has a local RV repairman that comes out to the camp and will work on the rig. We spoke to several of the campers here and they recommended him. He has replaced the Univolt (which had some charging issues) and the water-heater. He was quick and not to expensive.
We are amazed at how quiet the camper is now! No more buzz!
Shelly and Neil
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Congratulations! Getting rid of the old Univolt is by far the best solution.
Enjoy.
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04-15-2011, 08:18 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy 30
Taylor
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 19
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Hey guys, as you can tell from my info blurb, I have a 70's Argosy trailer, and I'm a Noob to this forum. For those of you who have replaced your mid-to-late-70s Univolt with newer techonology, what products do you suggest? What do you suggest I stay away from, too?
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Taylor, TX USA
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04-15-2011, 08:31 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Inteli-Power
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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04-15-2011, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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TX Argosy here is a link to BestConverters.com. They are a forum member and will be able to help you out with your choices.
9200 Series
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04-15-2011, 08:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,564
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Iota from Best converters, that was Randy's recommendation.
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