RVLiFe
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- Jun 14, 2021
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Just finished installing a basic system in my Grand Design 337RLS. I have basic needs and didn't need a $10,000 system with a bunch of Battle Born batteries.
My system consists of the following components for a 12V system.
1-206Ah 12V SOK Battery *
3-200 Watt Rich Solar 12V PV panels
1-Victron SmartShunt 500Amp
1-Victron MPPT SCC 100/50
1-Go Power 1500 Watt Inverter with hardwire and Transfer Switch
1-Onan 3500 Watt portable Generator
1-WFCO WF-9855LiS Controller/Charger (Not overly impressed with this but it works)
* (Just upgraded to 2-206Ah 12V SOK batteries on 3-3-22, will probably need more panels now)
Like I said, I have basic needs and I could already go 3 days on just the battery before I needed to charge it with the generator. But now that looks like I can go indefinitely with the new panels and SCC. Heck, I can even watch TV now for about 15-18 hours if I get bored and want to watch a Game of Thrones marathon some night (kidding of course). More than enough power.
Personally, I think a lot of people go overboard with their RV installs. Most critical thing is to really do an energy audit and really see what is absolutely necessary before you start dropping coin. Other than the generator, which I've had for a while, I don't believe I have much more than about $2k in this setup.
I'm sure I could have done it better but it's in and operational.
Thanks to everyone for all the great posts I've had to read to make myself a little more knowledgeable and a little less dangerous.
My system consists of the following components for a 12V system.
1-206Ah 12V SOK Battery *
3-200 Watt Rich Solar 12V PV panels
1-Victron SmartShunt 500Amp
1-Victron MPPT SCC 100/50
1-Go Power 1500 Watt Inverter with hardwire and Transfer Switch
1-Onan 3500 Watt portable Generator
1-WFCO WF-9855LiS Controller/Charger (Not overly impressed with this but it works)
* (Just upgraded to 2-206Ah 12V SOK batteries on 3-3-22, will probably need more panels now)
Like I said, I have basic needs and I could already go 3 days on just the battery before I needed to charge it with the generator. But now that looks like I can go indefinitely with the new panels and SCC. Heck, I can even watch TV now for about 15-18 hours if I get bored and want to watch a Game of Thrones marathon some night (kidding of course). More than enough power.
Personally, I think a lot of people go overboard with their RV installs. Most critical thing is to really do an energy audit and really see what is absolutely necessary before you start dropping coin. Other than the generator, which I've had for a while, I don't believe I have much more than about $2k in this setup.
I'm sure I could have done it better but it's in and operational.
Thanks to everyone for all the great posts I've had to read to make myself a little more knowledgeable and a little less dangerous.
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