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I have a friend who uses a CPAP machine. He purchased a Yeti 1000 that will power his all night. Might consider that solution. Maybe a Yeti 1400 might be a little better option.

I have a PowrTech PS1004 (3000w) inverter. On our last trip I was wondering why the microwave would not run well. Today I unplugged everything from the inverter and checked the output voltage, and I am only getting 89 to 90 volts output. The inverter is only a foot from my lithium batteries...

From your picture I am assuming the inverter/charger must have a transfer switch built-in to bypass the gen/shore inputs?

Check out Goal Zero. They have a small solar panel the charges their lithium AA/AAA bateries.

I can't find a conversion so thought I would ask. My RV has two 6-volt Lead Acid batteries in series to get 12v. Says on each batter it's 225 Ah @ 20hr. So how many 100 Ah Lithium batteries am I going to need? I doubt I would just divide 450 by 100, so thought I would ask.

I have connected a parallel cable from the solar panels on my roof using Anderson Powerpole connectors that will directly connect to the Yeti 1400.

I have two solar panels on my roof, but of course they are not always going to be facing the sun directly, so I have to Goal Zero panels I keep on the ground that I can direct more into the sun. I parallel the two panels on my my roof with the GZ panels so there are at times 4 panels charging...

Ok, I am a bit confused. I have successfully connected my solar panels to my Mppt to charge my batteries, but now I want to add an inverter as well. So currently I have a generator / shore power>transfer switch>AC for the Rv. So now if I add a inverter do I need another transfer switch? I...

Thank you so much. That is some great advise ! Yes, the wiring in RV's are a pain, and no schematic either. Do you know if there is a device that will disconnect the 120v from the inverter that is also connected to the gas generator and shore power? I can't rely on someone disconnecting the...

Wiring up solar panels to my MPPT/batteries, then batteries to inverter. My RV has a gas generator (5500w) that when running will charge my batteries. Will this all be ok or will I have to disconnect when running my generator? Also what about when I connect to shore power? This is my first...

How do I tell what amperage my Anderson connector is ? I have a 8mm female to Anderson cable adapter already that comes from my GZ panel. I see in Amazon they make 15,20,30,45 amp connectors for just the Red connector. Is there a way to tell what you have? I want to connect this Anderson...

I must have looked at the wrong section in my local Home Depot. All they had was very stiff wire, not much shielding. Guess I might have to order online from them. Thanks !

Thank you. Didn't want to spend $76 and find out it was no good. Thanks for the link !

Why are you not using propane to keep the frig cool? The heating element on a frig uses alot of power. Propane works well and you don't use much power.

Thanks for the feedback, it was very helpful, except for Ped. Sorry, put a wire in the wrong place. Does this look better? Similar to Will's layout. If my RV disconnect is only about 4' from the breaker and MPPT would you still use a #2 wire?

Lots of talk about charge controllers, etc, but where's the best place or a link to purchase solar wire, or wire to go to my charge controller. I see ton's of different wire on Amazon, but don't want to spend $50+ or more only to find the cheap vinyl wire. Any recommendations for good wire. I...