New to the forum and already learned a ton just by browsing. I wanted to get the expert's opinions on which route to take while adding lithium batteries to my travel trailer.
I'm considering going 48v because I've read that it would be more efficient than 12v, however my trailer already does have some 12v appliances (fridge, lights, fans, tongue jack).
would it be more efficient to go with a 48v system and just add a step down converter for the 12v loads, or just do a 12v system and eliminate the need for the step down converter? My AC loads would mainly be the TVs, microwave, and outlets for laptops/chargers/internet router, along with sometimes running the air con.
I'm still very new to all this and I may be overthinking it, but I'm wondering if the phantom draw on the step down converter would basically wash out the efficiency of going with a 48v system for the AC loads.
Thanks in advance for any and all input.
I'm considering going 48v because I've read that it would be more efficient than 12v, however my trailer already does have some 12v appliances (fridge, lights, fans, tongue jack).
would it be more efficient to go with a 48v system and just add a step down converter for the 12v loads, or just do a 12v system and eliminate the need for the step down converter? My AC loads would mainly be the TVs, microwave, and outlets for laptops/chargers/internet router, along with sometimes running the air con.
I'm still very new to all this and I may be overthinking it, but I'm wondering if the phantom draw on the step down converter would basically wash out the efficiency of going with a 48v system for the AC loads.
Thanks in advance for any and all input.