One Old Guy
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The following is installed on my 5th wheel and has been working for over 6 years.
DC Power
The solar system is 12 volt and consists of:
450 (4x100 + 1x 50)watts of Renogy solar panels
Controlled by a Bogart SC2030 & TM2030
2 Trojan T145s in series (260ah & 145lbs)
The on board shore power converter is a Progressive Dynamics Intelipower PD9260C
We have a Tripp-Lite PV2000FC which is a 2000 watt inverter with a dedicated outlet but we have never used it.
AC power:
The AC side is protected against voltage fluctuations, power surges & incorrectly wired shore power by a Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C
We have an Onan 5500 generator (HGJAA) that is connected to the AC side through a IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch.
We do spend some time off grid but a week is the maximum then we will usually be attached to shore power for a few days. The TV hasn’t been on in years & the microwave is used sparingly for a few minutes a day. There is no intention to run the air conditioner when not connected to shore power.
I would like to change out the Trojan batteries for LiFeP04 batteries (In the range of 200 to 400ah) using as much of my existing equipment and as simply as possible. The LiFeP04 batteries will need to start the generator occasionally which I understand might be a challenge. I’m looking at ReBel batteries, SOK and Ampere Time. Are there any others I should consider? What batteries do you recommend?
One other change is to replace the absorption RV fridge for a 12V DC compressor fridge in the 10 cu ft range – preferably with a Danfoss compressor. Any recommendations?
Finally it appears as if my power converter is not up to the task of charging LiFeP04 batteries. I’m looking at AIMS but leaning to one of the Progressive Dynamics as I’ve had good luck with my existing charger. What converter charger would you recommend?
TIA
DC Power
The solar system is 12 volt and consists of:
450 (4x100 + 1x 50)watts of Renogy solar panels
Controlled by a Bogart SC2030 & TM2030
2 Trojan T145s in series (260ah & 145lbs)
The on board shore power converter is a Progressive Dynamics Intelipower PD9260C
We have a Tripp-Lite PV2000FC which is a 2000 watt inverter with a dedicated outlet but we have never used it.
AC power:
The AC side is protected against voltage fluctuations, power surges & incorrectly wired shore power by a Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C
We have an Onan 5500 generator (HGJAA) that is connected to the AC side through a IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch.
We do spend some time off grid but a week is the maximum then we will usually be attached to shore power for a few days. The TV hasn’t been on in years & the microwave is used sparingly for a few minutes a day. There is no intention to run the air conditioner when not connected to shore power.
I would like to change out the Trojan batteries for LiFeP04 batteries (In the range of 200 to 400ah) using as much of my existing equipment and as simply as possible. The LiFeP04 batteries will need to start the generator occasionally which I understand might be a challenge. I’m looking at ReBel batteries, SOK and Ampere Time. Are there any others I should consider? What batteries do you recommend?
One other change is to replace the absorption RV fridge for a 12V DC compressor fridge in the 10 cu ft range – preferably with a Danfoss compressor. Any recommendations?
Finally it appears as if my power converter is not up to the task of charging LiFeP04 batteries. I’m looking at AIMS but leaning to one of the Progressive Dynamics as I’ve had good luck with my existing charger. What converter charger would you recommend?
TIA