Progressive Dynamics 1800 Watt Inverter w/ Transfer Switch
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Progressive Dynamics 1800 Watt Inverter w/ Transfer Switch
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Progressive Dynamics RV Inverters - PD44FR
- 1800 Watts
- Pure Sine Wave Inverter
- Inverter/Transfer Switch Functions
- 12V
- Progressive Dynamics
- Power Center
- Industrial Duty - Large Loads
1,800-Watt inverter lets you use appliances and devices wherever the road takes you. Pure sine wave technology is perfect for sensitive electronics like HDTVs and computers.
Features:
- 1,800-Watt inverter provides AC power for electronics and appliances inside your RV
- Pure sine wave technology replicates household AC power, allowing you to run devises safely
- Perfect for sensitive electronics like HDTVs and computers
- Integrated transfer switch automatically changes from inverter to shore power when you hook up at the campground
- Fixed-mount remote lets you control and monitor the inverter
- Multiple connection points let you secure cables and external devices to the inverter
- Includes AC input and output terminals, DC input terminals, and remote port
- Built-in features protect your RV's electrical system
- UL listed
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: 12 volt battery systems
- Rated power:
- Running (rated) power output: 1,800 watts
- Starting (surge) power output: 3,600 watts
- Voltage:
- Input: 12 VDC
- Output: 120 VAC
- Transfer switch power: 20 amps
- Cable length: 50'
- Dimensions: 15" long x 7-7/8" wide x 4" deep
- Weight: 11 lbs
- 2-Year limited warranty
This 12V inverter, with built-in transfer switch, changes DC output from your RV batteries into AC power and sends it to the electrical system. Using pure sine wave technology, it creates clean power with low distortion, making it safe, efficient, and perfect for sensitive electronics like computers. The inverter can generate 3,600 starting watts and 1,800 running watts which is a great fit for appliances and electronics. Additionally, with the integrated transfer switch, it will automatically change from inverter to shore power when available.
Functions and Features
To connect your AC loads, the inverter includes hardwired input and output terminals. It also has positive and negative DC terminals that connect to your batteries. Lastly, there is a port for the included fixed-mount remote. The system includes a number of safety features. It has a reverse polarity protection that will protect the converter if the battery is hooked up incorrectly. Additionally, the unit includes protection for overvoltage, undervoltage, and overloading which can damage your equipment, as well as the converter. The built-in cooling fan also removes excess heat from the unit. The fan speed is proportional to the internal temperature on the converter, so when the power demand is low, the fan will operate quietly. For additional safety, installing a 200-amp fuse (sold separately) between the battery bank and the inverter will protect your equipment from power surges.
Built-In Transfer Switch Automatically Switches to Shore Power
The integrated transfer switch selects the primary source of 120V AC current. This switch has been pre-wired to automatically change from inverter to shore power to conserve battery life. It includes a 20-amp leg rated at 135V. Additionally, since the switch only accepts one active source, it protects your electrical system from dangerous backfeed that can damage your equipment.
Fixed-Mount Remote Provides Easy Monitoring and Control
The fixed-mount remote lets you monitor and control the inverter from inside your RV. It includes a digital display that shows voltage, output power, error codes, and a low battery indicator. It also has a power button to turn the inverter on and off.
How It Installs
The inverter mounts inside your RV in a dry location with ventilation. It should be installed close to the battery bank, but not in the same compartment.
The DC terminals are wired to the battery bank.
There are several ways to connect the inverter to your RV's electrical system, but this will depend on your rig and how you want to use your inverter. If your RV's distribution panel only has one leg, a subpanel will be needed for installation. You will also need a 100-amp circuit breaker between the inverter and battery positive post. Two 20-amp circuit breakers will be needed to channel AC power from the main panel into the inverter and then out into the subpanel.
PD1618A Progressive Dynamics Intelli-Power 1600 Pure Sine Wave Series Inverter - 12 Volts - 1800 Watts
Replaces PD1618
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
81% were satisfied with this product
19% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Progressive Dynamics 1800 Watt Inverter w/ Transfer Switch - PD44FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1185 Customer Reviews)
1,800-Watt inverter lets you use appliances and devices wherever the road takes you. Pure sine wave technology is perfect for sensitive electronics like HDTVs and computers.by: James09/11/2022
Unfortunately the item was damaged during shipment. It contacted etrailer.com and spoke to Kate. She is having another inverter shipped to me and will email return instructions to me. etrailer.com is a five star company and damage during shipment is out of their control.
by: Neal 08/11/2023
Excellent product, and service. I did a lot of research for an RV inverter, and there are a lot of manufacturers. But the biggest complaint was not being able to get ahold of anyone if there was a question or problem.,E-trailer is wonderful to work with, with excellent products.
by: Alan 09/03/2023
Outstanding product! Easy installation and works fantastic!
by: Tim04/01/2023
Super easy installation thanks to outstanding customer support from Dennis. Compact unit fit my tight space requirements perfectly. Highly recommend!
by: Jesse05/16/2023
I gave the product a 2 star review because it failed right out of the box. I could have been the fault of shipping to the company or to me this is not known. I will give customer support a 10 star rating for helping me to get the part warrantied through the manufacturer
by: William 07/06/2022
Installed it a year ago, and still doing what it's suppose to do.
by: Larry 09/12/2022
Brent was very helpful and professional
by: Mark 09/18/2022
Great customer service
by: Justin 09/10/2022
Nice products
by: Larry04/12/2022
Its nice to have a unit that operates as it is supposed to.
by: Greg03/17/2023
by: Roy 12/09/2021
Excellent value and features. Just the right size for my needs.
by: Paula 12/02/2023
by: Samuel 07/03/2022
by: William 11/19/2021
by: Not a happy camper07/10/2023
etrailer should take some lessons from Amazon. When multiple products are sent to a distributor in a large box or pallet, the individual items should then be shipped for an order in a secure package. etrailer simply slapped a label on the manufacturer’s flimsy carton and tossed it to USPS who succeeded it breaking the single stran of tape around the box. When I received the package, the box was totally opened on one end and the inverter mounting tab was bent. Not the delivery I would expect for a $600+ item.
by: Tony & Teti11/19/2022
We utilized the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and lithium Battery Charger as part of our lead acid to Lithium upgrade for our Aliner RV. We had several manufacturers to choose from but are very pleased with our decision to go with this product. It’s performance remains steadfast after the first year in service, its quiet, efficient, reliable and perhaps best of all MADE IN AMERICA! The multi stage smart charging g work flawlessly with our Lithium battery system. 100% recommendations from this satisfied us timer!
by: Peter06/03/2023
Installation of PD9260C into Parallax 7300 power distribution panel
I purchased the Progressive Dynamics PD9260 to replace the power converter in my 2007 Airstream. My trailer had a Parallax7300 power distribution and power converter (AC to DC) installed from Airstream. I decided to replace just the power converter after it had failed. The PD9260C fit perfectly where the previous converter was installed with very little modification or effort.
I simply removed the older converter, removed some standoffs where the previous converters circuit board was mounted along with the old fan, and then drilled some holes to mount the PD9260 in the mounting tray of the old unit. I wired the new converter to the existing connections and tried it out. Everything worked as expected.
by: Thomas06/23/2023
I installed this in my camp with 400 watts of solar an a LFP04 battery with a generator hookup. I use the lithium charge profile and it works great. It runs my 12v rv refrigerator with no issue.
by: Maggie09/24/2023
Game-changer for our lifepo4 batteries! I swapped out the PD 4135K for the WFCO 8735P that came standard in our trailer. Installation was fairly easy, just had to glue and screw a 1/2" square dowel in one side of the cutout to make the opening smaller. Wiring was simple. We only charge throu the converter when we don't have enough solar, and it's nice to know we're maximizing the charging from our generator. The lithium switch is really small and a little hard to access, but I shouldn't need to get to it again unless we switch back to AGM, which isn't going to happen. Happy we made the change!
by: James11/10/2022
This is working well for us in our diy camper! We had to use [online] to figure out how to hook it up.
by: Robert05/22/2022
When my 40-amp converter suddenly quit working, I began searching for a replacement after confirming with my multimeter that there was no output. I found very few 40-amp and those were very $$$. I contacted etrailer.com to see if I could replace with a 45-amp. A quick response assured me it would assuming the 12v wiring would be heavy enough since an additional 5-amps would be minimal. The installation was very simple, and the system was immediately restored.
THANKS, etrailer!!
by: Charles 11/05/2023
This has made huge difference when dry camping with our rv. I added solar panels and three 100 amp hr batteries along with this inverter. Coffee, microwave, and yes the wife's blow dryer works flawlessly. No need to put my boots on and go start the generator.
I don't have the AC wired to operate off the inverter, nor would it work.
All positive feed back from me.
What I know now;
1) It can't be mounted near flammable fuel tanks.
2) You must use correct size wire with proper connections.
3) Mount the unit as close as possible to the batteries because the battery cable (200 amps) are more expensive than the line voltage wire (15 amps).
4) The remote panel comes with a long cord to mount inside anywhere.
by: JamesT08/02/2022
I installed the power control AC/DC panel with converter in my son's 2000 travel trailer. Due to my own lack of experience I went slow and checked/rechecked many times so it took me a few hours but it has now been 3 months and it has performed flawlessly. It is great to have the A/C working and battery charging. I would have liked greater details for installation instructions but I'm sure they would be adequate for anyone with experience. For newbies, go slow and use your meter frequently.
by: Rick 08/15/2022
This new converter which was plug and play in my RV solved my electrical woes immediately. I was looking at thousands of dollars in repair bills at the RV repair shops. I took a calculated risk that my electrical issues were converter related and eTrailer had the exact replacement. I'm so glad I decided to pursue the fix on my own with a new converter.
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