Hi All
I could use some guidance. I have ordered 8 x 280 cells.
Goal - To power the caravan better. Install a 2500w inverter to run some general appliances, some very limited air con in short bursts.
Space - limited - required to run in a single long line.
Current Setup - van is all 12v, it has no inverter but has a couple of 240v applicances (Australia).
Originally my thought was to make a SINGLE 12v battery from them. then i was worried about balancing so though perhaps 2 x 280, now I am thinking would a single 24v battery, with a step down reducer be better for the 12v and lower current through the wires and BMS be best.
I wasnt sure of the best BMS option, weather to run the inverter off the batteries instead of though the inverter.
Thoughts? What would you do?
I could use some guidance. I have ordered 8 x 280 cells.
Goal - To power the caravan better. Install a 2500w inverter to run some general appliances, some very limited air con in short bursts.
Space - limited - required to run in a single long line.
Current Setup - van is all 12v, it has no inverter but has a couple of 240v applicances (Australia).
Originally my thought was to make a SINGLE 12v battery from them. then i was worried about balancing so though perhaps 2 x 280, now I am thinking would a single 24v battery, with a step down reducer be better for the 12v and lower current through the wires and BMS be best.
I wasnt sure of the best BMS option, weather to run the inverter off the batteries instead of though the inverter.
Thoughts? What would you do?