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Currently, Victron is the leader in moblie installations and is high quality but that does not mean it is the only great option. A lot of installers seem to only use Victron because they only know that. Have been told it is the only way to do it properly and don't want to learn new systems...

I would agree with wiring all seven panels in series. It would help the MPPT the wake up earlier with less sunlight. That is of course consodering the shading issue but i would think it doable. skeeter

Wow, that's great. I was hoping that was the way they worked. Another great reason to use the EG4 batteries and inverter combo. skeeter

And to address the 240v issue.... The 6000xp requires 120v L1 and L2 input from the grid or generator equaling 240v. If plugged into a 50amp rv outlet you are actaully getting 120v and 50amps on two different legs but still sharing the load on the neutral. The 6000xp will bypass this to the rv...

I am looking at using the EG4 LiFePower 48v rack batteries from Signature Solar in Texas. Currently $1199.00 usd, They have an excellent reputation.

EG4 6000xp would also do the job. Darrell W

I am wondering what would be the best fuse size and location for my 48v to 12v 50a converter on my RV? I am thinking a mrbf 30a at the 48v battery feed of my bus bar to the converter. Using 8awg wire for all the wiring for simplicity. 48v bus bar.........mrbf 30a fuse..........8awg...

There are several YouTube videos of people installing EG4 3000's in vans and RV with great results. I even heard of one RV'er that installed a 6000xp. I am currently designing one such setup myself. Shooting for late Feb, 25 to be operational. I have emailed EG4 and they have stated that...

I see the 6000xp has an integrated isolation switch in the cabinet. On William Prowse's video on the 6000xp, he states that is good because it saves you money by not having to install one. However, the Signature Solar YouTube video recommends installing one before the cabinet before hooking up...

Ok, i understand that. So, what happens when i need to charge from shore power and i only have a 30a single phase hook up or from my 3000w Champion genny? Can i run the feed into just one of the inverters? Does that work? Darrell W

I am trying to find the roof trusses on my rv to mount solar panels. Just want to verify that these seems on the roof spaced every 48" are trusses. This would be the best place to mount the solar panels correct? Is there a way to find any more trusses? skeeter

I do not believe you should run two 120v single phase lines together because they will not be in phase. The nuetral will be out of phase and may cause problems. You can use two inverters in parallel and if they are capable can provide split phase 240v system, which is actually what the 50a RV...

The only thing i don't like about my design is when using 120v shore power, there is no way to monitor power usage below the in coming power. By using a battery and the factory battery charger all power usage would go through the 6000xp. i would perfer an ac power supply that could handle the...

Well spoken. All true. Nothing that cannot be easily solved. EG4 Chargeverter is perfect for filtering smaller generators and single-phase shore power to make sure it is clean power. skeeter

I am considering running dual EG4 3000ehv's in my RV. I would like them to remain single phase 120v inverters. My RV has a 50amp shore power with two 50amp legs with a shared neutral. Can each leg go to each converter and then charge the batteries and supply power to the RV's panel. If so, how...

If using dual EG4 3000ehv in single phase and you plug in shore power of say only 120v,15amps does it just bypass that to ac out or will ac out also use the batteries if load is greater than 15amps? skeeter_ca

mrbf 30a is the smallest i could find in a potential 57v system. What other fuse can take 57v and available in 15a? skeeter

I could put a maxi blade fuse after the converter to protect that wiring but still not sure how to fuse before the converter. skeeter

Yes, i love the simplicity of an AIO. skeeter

So, what is the difference between a solar fuse and a class T fuse when it is at a low 20amps? Darrell W

Please evaluate my RV solar system design using an EG4 6000xp, 4 48v ecoworthy rack batteries and 5310w of solar panels. See diagram. GO!

Specifically, when using the Chargeverter to charge the batteries or using a 48v to 12v converter to run 12v equipment? It would not be going through the 6000xp. It would tap in between the 6000xp and the battery bank, correct? So how does the 6000xp show an accurate SOC? skeeter

Hello, In designing my solar system for my, soon to have fulltime living rv, I decided I wanted to have a shore power bypass system. I would like to install it so I can work on the solar/inverter system while we use shore power for everyday life during the build and for later times if i need to...

Yes, put a circuit breaker or fuse as close to the positive battery post as possible. The inverter fuse and shutoff switch should also be as close to the inverter as possible. Remember fuses/breakers are there to protect the wiring downstream of the source of power. Not sure if the inverter fuse...

Mikefitz is correct in the MPPT should be wired after the battery fuse also. Preferably going into the busbar. If the MPPT wiring shorts to ground it will go nuclear. skeeter

Class T fuses can be as small as 1amp apparently. The smaller fuses use special holders that are very difficult to locate. I think they are mainly used by manufacturers in equipment. The "solar fuse" is marked "solar" right on it. Probably a specially designed fuse for high voltage DC rating...

The best option to wiring the batteries is to wire each battery with equal length cables to a common bus bar then to the inverter. Using first in last out is the second best option. It does have a generator input but is limited. It requires a 240v input or if using 120v it disables L2 output...

HI Erk326, Did you eliminate the factory 12v battery? Does the factory converter work without a 12v battery? skeeter

Good to hear another 6000xp going RVing. I am as of right now building my elevated solar mounting system. Then the solar panels will be installed and then ordering the 6000 and batteries. Hope to have completed within a couple weeks. Then we will be full time RVer's. Any questions you have let...

Cost was the reason i first started looking at AIO's. The Quattro 48/3000 runs about $1400 for one. A EG4 6000xp also runs about $1400. But to equal the power you would need 2 Quatto's and at least 2 solar contoller/chargers. You would also need ac and dc circuit breakers. One EG4 6000xp...

On a 50amp RV the power comes in and is used as two legs of 50amp service. Now technically it is split phase but 240v is never used but the neutral is shared when it comes in. Not sure yet at the breaker panel in the trailer. A little confusing i know. So, does anyone know if the two EG4's would...

I have upgraded my plans for 4 48v 100ah batteries. Just have not changed the diagram. skeeter

I understand the Victron line of equipment is outstanding and respect there prooducts, however that does not mean they are the only reliable system out there. The EG4 6000xp inverter is the most popular residential inverter/charger All-in-One (AIO) on the market today. It has alot of beneficial...