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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...

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 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...

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

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.

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

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

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...

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?

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...

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

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 !

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...