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Home Port: Narragansett Bay, RI
Vessel Info: 1999 Tiara 4000 Express w/ Twin Cummins Diamond Series
I’m considering installing an inverter on my 1999 4000 Express. From the wiring diagrams it looks like an inverter was an option for power of the fridge, freezer, outlets, entertainment center and microwave. Does anyone know what size inverter was available for this option? Thanks!
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Home Port: Boston, Ma.
Vessel Info: Tiara 40 Express
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Don't know what was factory but I installed a PROMARINER–TruePower Plus Series Inverter, 2000PS. I connected to all the circuits you mentioned and it works great.
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Home Port: Jacksonville, FL
Vessel Info: 1997 4000 Express, Cummins 8.3
On my ‘97 4000 Express, in 2017, I installed a Xantrex Freedom HFS 2055 and added one additional battery to the house bank, for a total of 6 batteries. I used AGM batteries.
I was able to mount the unit in the same place as the old Charles battery charger that served the house bank on the port side on the forward wall of the engine compartment. It did make for a long cable run, but same as old charger.
I found the installation learning curve a bit steep with some help needed to interpret the wiring diagram since my wiring diagram was missing an important piece of information. Due to this it took several visits from the electrician to get it sorted.
My unit has performed well. On a trip to Maine and back from Florida we used our genset only to run the hot water heater and the occasional A/C days and to charge the house bank when anchored more than two nights. Underway, the engine alternators brought the house bank back up within a few hours. The inverter ran the fridge and freezer and lights the whole way.
If you will send me a private message I’ll provide my phone number and we can talk about it. I’m sure I can impart some of my lessons learned that will be valuable to your installation.
