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I am building a system for my 50-amp RV. I have decided on Victron components, but am struggling to decide exactly which inverter setup to go with. I want to eventually be able to run EVERYTHING in my RV off solar even if I can't do it right away. My current hang-up is that I want the power...

Not a bad idea. I currently have 4awg running from my Lynx Power In negative bar to the 0 post. If it's no problem combining grounds, I'll probably just run my 12v ground to the same busbar on the Lynx and then leave the single wire to the Orion.

I'm currently designing my solar system for my 45 foot fifth wheel travel trailer. I am going to be living out of the trailer for at least 3-6 months and want to be able to use just about anything I want whenever I want. (I know A/C is a tricky one, but let's ignore that for now). I currently...

Yeah, I understand that. Which is why I'm considering purchasing a few more panels. That being said, my eventual use for the batteries will be to transfer them into a much larger system for my home setup once I have that. So I'm okay for now being under powered at the panels if need be. Too...

I am currently putting together a solar system for my 5th wheel. I have the solar panels installed on the roof and am starting the layout and wiring of the SCC, Busbars, Inverter, etc. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the wire sizes. I have a Victron Power In busbar, a Victron...

My RV currently has a small 2000w inverter. I'm switching from 12v to 24v and have (2)-24v 200AH server rack batteries. I need to have enough power to run a residential fridge 24/7 and would like to have enough power to run at least one A/C for a few hours a day, along with all the normal...

I am not aware of a need for 240v. As far as I know, everything is 120v and although I have thought about adding a mini-split, I'm sure I could find a 120v version unless there is a large advantage to using a 240v one.

You are correct. I wasn't understanding how the layout would be. I am looking at the 3S2P setup. I have no problem with wiring them all in series, I'm only hesitant to do so due to my research showing that if a single panel is shaded it will bring down the entire system rather than affecting...

Just curious, what voltage is your DC system and how big is your battery bank?

Sorry for my ignorance, what issues do 24v systems have over 48v besides wire size/ amperage?

That makes sense and answers my question perfectly. Thank you. Good information and basically what I was planning on doing, Thank You!

When installing the Orion 24/12-70 ground wire that connects to the 0v stud on the Orion, should it have the 24v ground or the 12v ground connected here? Or both? The instructions don't exactly lay it out although it does say ground wire(s) as in plural. I have been told mixed information...

Definitely something to consider....I was worried it wouldn't be enough for my needs, but I'm new to this and figured I could add on later if I find it's not enough.

I know you can generally run LifePo4 batteries in series without issue so long as you do it right, however, I can't find any information regarding the Lifepower EG4 specifically. Does this config cause issues with the BMS and will 2 24v Lifepower batteries play nice if I add it to a system...

I contacted Signature Solar support to ask this question and this was their response: "Yes, you can however it's not recommended and you will notice issues with your system long term if you do this. Battery banks are best run in Parallel with one another at 48vs each. Putting Batteries in...

Hindsight is 20/20. Unfortunately, I already purchased two 24v batteries so I'm going to stick with 24v and sleep in the bed I've made myself already. If that means bigger wires, then so be it, but my wire runs should be short so I'm not too concerned.

Awesome. With my understanding of the systems I assumed it would be fine to ground them together, but wanted to ensure I wasn't going to screw something up. I assume you have had no issues with your system running it this way?