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    Looking for constructive input - Upgrading system in my Class A

    jwelter99 and rocketman. Thanks for the comment. I see your point.... I was just leaving what already existed in place on the RV...which is where the EMS is located... on the 120V side just in front of the transfer switch. On the all Victron, all the time... I may, but I thought the dongle also...
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    Looking for constructive input - Upgrading system in my Class A

    jberger. I also forgot... if you have input on how to tie in the alternator into what I am doing, I would appreciate it. My plan just has me removing the old converter, removing the old LA batteries, installing the Victron to the transfer switch and out to the 120V main panel input, installing...
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    Looking for constructive input - Upgrading system in my Class A

    jberger, thanks for the comment and the reference to the Skoolie fire. As for the Victron.... I have a Multiplus.... not Multiplus II... Our class A is a 20 year old 30amp coach, and I didn't see any immediate need to go for the Multiplus II, especially with the initial use plan...oh.... and the...
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    Looking for constructive input - Upgrading system in my Class A

    eXodus, Thanks for the comment. I know that the 200A is on the low end for the Victron (but I got a REALLY great deal on it) and it is just the starting point, primarily to handle the refrigerator while we are going down the road or overnight boondock while travelling. My plan has been to grow...
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    Looking for constructive input - Upgrading system in my Class A

    True....I guess with all things a certain level of risk is involved, right? however, if I only have one battery and it dies, I lose ALL DC power to the coach...and if I have 2 in parallel, then I could remove it (temporarily) and still have functionality in the coach to be able to have...
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    Looking for constructive input - Upgrading system in my Class A

    Newbie to this group. I have a 20 year old Class A RV that I am upgrading the battery/charging system(s) after migrating from a dual fuel refrigerator to a residential refrigerator. Eventually, I will be adding solar charging to the system, but I have to start slowly. The existing system is 120V...
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