INVERTER POSITIONING

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   Inverter positioning:  I was just reading all the forum comments about the Kingston RV's.  We have a 2008, 33' fifth wheel Kingston KF33SK.  During the holidays after we had purchased our unit, we had a problem with one of the Ground fault receptacles going bad.   During the process of checking out the wiring on the unit, we found that the inverter was mounted on the floor in the storage compartment directly under the water filter.  UGH, water and electricity do not mix.  As soon as I found this, I had to move the inverter.  It is now mounted on the wall next to the receptacle that it is plugged into.  This had to be an oversight during manufacture.  Electrical devices should never be placed in a position where water could be spilled on them.  I let the dealership where we purchase the unit know of the situation and what I did to rectify the problem.

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Jim and Gloria Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Location: Louisiana Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim and Gloria Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: INVERTER POSITIONING Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 9:29pm
	Inverter positioning: I was just reading all the forum comments about the Kingston RV's. We have a 2008, 33' fifth wheel Kingston KF33SK. During the holidays after we had purchased our unit, we had a problem with one of the Ground fault receptacles going bad. During the process of checking out the wiring on the unit, we found that the inverter was mounted on the floor in the storage compartment directly under the water filter. UGH, water and electricity do not mix. As soon as I found this, I had to move the inverter. It is now mounted on the wall next to the receptacle that it is plugged into. This had to be an oversight during manufacture. Electrical devices should never be placed in a position where water could be spilled on them. I let the dealership where we purchase the unit know of the situation and what I did to rectify the problem.
	Jim and Gloria

dalemac377 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Location: Bradley, Il Status: Offline Points: 1101	Post Options Post Reply Quote dalemac377 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 10:29pm
	You could also send a comment to crossroads. On the home page is a place where they ask for people to send them comments and suggestions.
	Dale & Carol 2007 F-250 2010 CF30SK Patriot 2007 CF30SK

transdoc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum New Camper Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Location: Al Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote transdoc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 7:35pm
	I have a kingston 36ck it was this way too, Ialong with the inverter plug by the water filter moved both water and power don't mix.
	Quickdraw 2004 Dodge 3500 2010 Kingston KF36CK

merrifik Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 04 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote merrifik Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2010 at 7:34pm
	I found the same problem with my 2009 Kingston 33 SK and moved it up to the wall as well to get it off the floor. It is much tidier and less cluttered besides being out of any standing water damage danger. At the same time I drilled and tapped the bottom of the water filter housing and installed a machine screw with o-ring. This is to allow me to drain the filter housing of water to make it easier to remove the cover to replace the filter.
	merrifik

Jim and Gloria Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Location: Louisiana Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim and Gloria Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 2010 at 2:06pm
	I like the idea of the filter drain and will do the same to my unit. Thanks, Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year to all.
	Jim and Gloria