Zwy
Emperor Of Solar
How are you mounting the GW? I looked at several areas on my TC, in the end I mounted a box on the rear. I didn't want the fan noise and space was limited inside. Box is vented and contains a thermostatically controlled fan. I used marine ports like this to allow sealing off the box when traveling. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HGBPC59/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and a hooded when for rain on the side. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HVMPHKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1View attachment 52415
So I decided to go with a 24V System.
There are so many 24V Truck appliances (A/C) and very little 48V system support. Further my highest future load will be an A/C unit with around 1500W, which is fairly easy at 24V. Further I decided to keep the 12V RV system, with it's batteries and converter and everything. The converter draws only a few amps a day to keep lead batteries topped of including the Chassis battery.
I know keeping the 12V system including batteries is redundant - but I'm a prepper and so, the more layers of redundancy I can fit in with little cost - I will do. That also leads me to choose 2x 24V batteries in stead of one large 24V.
I can fit 4 large 40x 80 inch solar panels on my roof - Just have to get flat vents. And find them local, or buy a palette.
I ran my original cord from the original breaker panel to the GW, fishing it underneath and back up. I have an LB mounted under the GW to allow wires and battery cables to run into the camper. I also added one of these detachable cords and socket to the transfer switch feeding the GW. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CKYWK7L/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ran 6 gauge battery cable to buck converter, left the original AC to DC converter in place to run the power jacks. I've tested it this way, works fine without a battery. Power will be supplied by inverter if needed and AC to DC converter switched. No 12v battery, I didn't see the need for the extra weight. I'm still wiring it all up.