Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:16:30 -0700
Reply-To: DW <dcwilton@GMAIL.COM>
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From: DW <dcwilton@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Mounting an inverter.
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Thanks to all for the advice. It can't hang from two bolts on top as it has
"slots", not holes. Here is a link to the best picture I could find...
Go-Power! 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave
Inverter<http://www.compactappliance.com/GP-SW300-24-Go-Power%21-300-Watt-Pure-Sine-Wave-Inverter-24V/GP-SW300-24,default,pd.html?cgid=Outdoor_Living-Power_Equipment>
I think mounting on an aluminum plate and using two bolts to support the top
might be the easiest option.
Thanks again for the sage advice!
DW
On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> that is so great to hear that someone has concerns about corrosion.
> Right on !
> good thinking on your part.
> It can't hang by just the two upper bolts ?
> I wouldn't want to mount through that wall into the wheel well area.
>
> I don't like spray undercoating very much - eventually moisture gets under
> it.
> I like special high quality paints instead.
> I suppose I would seal with a very good silicone sealant ..
> but I would be more inclined not to make any holes or screw holes from the
> interior into the wheel well.
>
> besides, maybe you do know this inverter is 'the one' that will be perfect
> for years to come..
> but if you do not actually know that yet, ...
> then wait and see if this is for sure 'the one' you'll be using for a long
> time. You might not even end up using it, so smarter to not drill those two
> lower holes ( if ever ) yet.
>
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "DW" <dcwilton@GMAIL.COM>
>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 5:14 PM
> Subject: Mounting an inverter.
>
>
>
> I have a '91 Multivan with a secondary battery kit under the driver's side
>> seat. I want to mount an inverter behind the battery compartment (i.e.,
>> behind the driver's side jump seat). Due to the geometry of the inverter,
>> two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment,
>> but the other two need to be mounted below the depth of the battery
>> compartment. I assume that this would require the bolts to protrude into
>> the
>> wheel well. Is this a crazy thing to do? I was thinking that caulking
>> would
>> be a necessity, but how many other considerations are there? Stainless
>> nuts,
>> bolts & washers? Should I spray the area in undercoating after
>> installation?
>> I have a great love for this van and am hesitant doing things that might
>> introduce corrosion. If you need pictures I can send you an idea of my
>> proposed installation location.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any ideas,
>>
>> DW
>>
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