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    Side to side vs front to back arrays on coach?

    Good point, will keep that in mind! Last project I did was our boat and only one shade producer so 2 arrays of 2 panels each side worked. Depending on anchor swing could only shade 1 panel at a time, the rv poses more variables.
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    Side to side vs front to back arrays on coach?

    Was out in the shop an hour ago putting together 6 sets of tilt brackets which I'm attaching to aluminum b strut (once my Zoro order gets straightened out). Nice to get your perspective on f/b arrays - that has been my thinking as it keeps the wires shorter. But then... with door side to the...
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    Side to side vs front to back arrays on coach?

    150/45 Vmp is 37.2. 12v 400Ah LiFePO4 bank.
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    Side to side vs front to back arrays on coach?

    2 Victron controllers. Yes, shading will vary at every stop, but I'm locating panels trying to avoid adjacent shade structures (really just the 2 AC units on the centerline) as much as possible. I was just curious if any one has done one method and wished they'd done otherwise etc...
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    Side to side vs front to back arrays on coach?

    Installing 2 arrays each 3 panels in series. 3 panels on drivers side, 1 panel center and 2 panels passenger side. I have two options for dividing into 2 arrays: Option A - 1 array of 3 drivers side panel and 1 array of center plus 2 passenger side Option B - 1 array of 2 rearmost driver side...
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    EG4 5th Wheel RV Solar Design

    Sorry, but this is not true. Yes, most RVs only use the two legs of the split phase 120/240v system separately as 120v BUT that doesn't mean the 50 amp service doen't carry 240v. Don't believe me? Go put a meter across tbe 2 hots any you will read 240v - it doen't matter if you read at the...
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    Victron Multiplus 12/3000Va/120-50 2x120 - Install Testing Issues

    My Victron reseller suggested the parallel wiring. My issue is whether it will work correctly with my ATS which has an EMS board. I ass/u/me it will work (with a jumper to L2) since it works with L1/L2 in phase now. Yes, my ground relay is on.
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    Victron Multiplus 12/3000Va/120-50 2x120 - Install Testing Issues

    Nascarguy, Did you resolve this yet? Carlrx7 is correct, the unit drops L2 if it is in phase with L1 - the Onan 5500 is a 120v generator with either 2 - 30A breakers or a 20A and a 30A. Mine has 2 - 30A so my plan is to parallel wire them to L1, I may have to add a jumper to L2 for my ATS to...
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