Hi Im new here, 1st post. I've searched the forum and haven't been able to find an answer to what I'm seeking. I've recently purchased a caravan that has a 12v system that is underwhelming and would like to make some updates. Currently I'm tossing up between Victron equipment and Enerdrive equipment. Both seem to be excellent gear. I love the Victron Cerbo screen and the ability to see what's what very easy the depth of information is something I would really like to have. The geek in me loves it!!! On the Enerdrive side they own Simarine and as close as I can work out their PICO system with a SCQ25, SCQ50 or SCQ25T with a SC303 or SC503.
I suppose I have three questions to start.
Does anyone know if Simarine have a Victron Cerbo equivalent that can present the depth of data in a fashion similar to the Cerbo
Alternatively, does anyone know if Victron Cerbo can provide for lack of a better word mini-shunts, or a board / box that has multiple shunts (like the Simarine SCQ25 type devices) for monitoring a few circuits energy usage like the Simarine PICO using a SCQ25T.
The ability to see how much power the fridge is drawing, or the lighting circuit, pump, or whatever is something that I am chasing and to have it in a nice interface like either the PICO or Cerbo (a page on the Victron Cerbo would be preferable)
The third question; Is there a major brand that I haven't thought of, like Victron / Enerdrive that I can base a whole off-grid caravan setup on that would have a data information system better than the two listed above? The system I'm planning on building will be something in the realm of;
4-6 x 190-225W solar Panel (roof space dependant)
Solar controllers expect 2 or 3
3000va Inverter auto switching grid/shore
600-900ah of lithium battery
And most importantly the ability to monitor and see what's what's with the system and where the energy is coming from and going to.
Thanks for your time.
Cheers
JDH
I suppose I have three questions to start.
Does anyone know if Simarine have a Victron Cerbo equivalent that can present the depth of data in a fashion similar to the Cerbo
Alternatively, does anyone know if Victron Cerbo can provide for lack of a better word mini-shunts, or a board / box that has multiple shunts (like the Simarine SCQ25 type devices) for monitoring a few circuits energy usage like the Simarine PICO using a SCQ25T.
The ability to see how much power the fridge is drawing, or the lighting circuit, pump, or whatever is something that I am chasing and to have it in a nice interface like either the PICO or Cerbo (a page on the Victron Cerbo would be preferable)
The third question; Is there a major brand that I haven't thought of, like Victron / Enerdrive that I can base a whole off-grid caravan setup on that would have a data information system better than the two listed above? The system I'm planning on building will be something in the realm of;
4-6 x 190-225W solar Panel (roof space dependant)
Solar controllers expect 2 or 3
3000va Inverter auto switching grid/shore
600-900ah of lithium battery
And most importantly the ability to monitor and see what's what's with the system and where the energy is coming from and going to.
Thanks for your time.
Cheers
JDH