dixonge
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I have searched the forums and the mobile-solarpower site but did not find any guides for fully integrating solar to an existing RV without pre-wiring.
We've been full-timing w/ a completely separate solar system, connecting the easy way by plugging the shore power into the inverter. The battery compartment is directly above the shore power cable compartent (back left of vehicle). There are some pros/cons to this setup...
Pros:
Once this is wired, assuming the addition of a new transfer switch, we should be close to having the generator charge the battery bank, but I'm not too clear on this.
Questions:
We've been full-timing w/ a completely separate solar system, connecting the easy way by plugging the shore power into the inverter. The battery compartment is directly above the shore power cable compartent (back left of vehicle). There are some pros/cons to this setup...
Pros:
- Did not have to hire an electrician
- Did not have to run extra cables under/around the rig
- Faster/cheaper
- No way to charge the battery bank from alternator or generator
- Inefficient operation of DC loads (battery bank DC > Inverter AC > Converter DC > DC fuse panel)
- Original house batteries see very little use
Once this is wired, assuming the addition of a new transfer switch, we should be close to having the generator charge the battery bank, but I'm not too clear on this.
Questions:
- Are there any guides out there for this type of scenario? (Prowse or other)
- What are the major parts/costs I would be looking at?
- Is this typically a DIY project or professional install project?
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