Hello everyone,
I hope I'm not missing another thread with all the info I'm seeking here, I couldn't find it. I have a truck camper that has existing 12v SLA and no solar panels, there is an outlet on top of my roof which i think is a pre wire for panels. The existing system only powers the 12v and I must plug into shore power for AC power. There is a microwave and air conditioner that I would like to power with the batteries in the future system.
I have purchased a Renogy DCC50S, MPPT/alternator charger, for an upcoming vacation. My plan is to upgrade the entire system eventually. I would like to save as much money on the system as possible.
*Main Question: I am trying to figure out if its possible for me to use the existing transfer switch and simply wire in a large basic inverter to go with my two custom built 12v LiFePO 280 aH batteries, versus simply buying either a Victron Multi-plus inverter charger or Xantrex (I've heard that they sometimes have problems). I was considering 3000 watts or 2000watts because I think with the air conditioner running it would be around 1900 watts. I was considering the Renogy 3000 watt basic inverter and wiring it into my existing fuse panel to power my 110 volt outlets, microwave and air conditioner, is this possible and practical? or should i just use something like the Victron multi-plus 3000 watt system?
I have seen a few videos on people adapting their existing shore power chargers to their new lithium batteries and I am concerned about protecting my system with the transfer switch. I don't want to fry my new system.
The future battery bank will be two 12 volt Lishen cell, 280 aH batteries, and three 200 volt Rich Solar panels feeding the Renogy DCC50S. I am considering getting a higher voltage MPPT because the Renogy DCC50S is limited to 25 volts.
I hope I'm not missing another thread with all the info I'm seeking here, I couldn't find it. I have a truck camper that has existing 12v SLA and no solar panels, there is an outlet on top of my roof which i think is a pre wire for panels. The existing system only powers the 12v and I must plug into shore power for AC power. There is a microwave and air conditioner that I would like to power with the batteries in the future system.
I have purchased a Renogy DCC50S, MPPT/alternator charger, for an upcoming vacation. My plan is to upgrade the entire system eventually. I would like to save as much money on the system as possible.
*Main Question: I am trying to figure out if its possible for me to use the existing transfer switch and simply wire in a large basic inverter to go with my two custom built 12v LiFePO 280 aH batteries, versus simply buying either a Victron Multi-plus inverter charger or Xantrex (I've heard that they sometimes have problems). I was considering 3000 watts or 2000watts because I think with the air conditioner running it would be around 1900 watts. I was considering the Renogy 3000 watt basic inverter and wiring it into my existing fuse panel to power my 110 volt outlets, microwave and air conditioner, is this possible and practical? or should i just use something like the Victron multi-plus 3000 watt system?
I have seen a few videos on people adapting their existing shore power chargers to their new lithium batteries and I am concerned about protecting my system with the transfer switch. I don't want to fry my new system.
The future battery bank will be two 12 volt Lishen cell, 280 aH batteries, and three 200 volt Rich Solar panels feeding the Renogy DCC50S. I am considering getting a higher voltage MPPT because the Renogy DCC50S is limited to 25 volts.