Adding an Inverter to a 2021 Grand Design 21 BHE

[Pettya]

Has anyone added an Inverter to there unit? If so how did you go about doing so? Where would I find the diagram for the wiring? Looking to be able to plug small items in while running on battery power.

[fowlergk]

Lots to learn in this area. The Solar / Electrical sections search features are great reads. Most folks will tell you to work backwards and this is the hardest part. Determine your needs as far as electrical loads needing supported from the inverter then work your way into a budget with components. The energy storage (batteries) is 70% or more of the cost. 1,000, 2,000 or 3,000 wattage Sine inverter will most likely be what you land on. Getting the 120VAC electricity coming out of the inverter to the outlets you want functional can be hard wired into the AC panel or perhaps install standalone. Cost consideration become reality quickly. Good Luck.

[TucsonJim]

Can you provide details on what you're trying to power? Is it simply something like some phone chargers or very low powered devices? Is it a television? Coffee pot?, etc? As Fowlergk mentions, your load requirements will dictated what size inverter you'll need along with the batteries, wiring, fuses, etc.

[Pettya]

Looking to be able to charge devices ( cell, IPad, run a TV and a small portable smoker/grill

[TucsonJim]

Looking to be able to charge devices ( cell, IPad, run a TV and a small portable smoker/grill

If you look at the smoker/grill, there should be a placard somewhere that states how many amps or watts it draws. It might also be in the smoker's owner's manual. With that info, we can help you to determine what you need for an inverter.

[bellis]

I am working on the same thing. I think I have my sizing down...but lots of help received here and other sources. Here is my active post detailing the planning and will detail the install.

https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...-and-questions

At the front of that post Howson and others have helped a bunch. I am getting ready to modify my plan / wiring diagram and upload in the near future if you would like to read / subscribe.