Hello,
Im in the process of wiring my van for simple conversion. Ive removed all ceiling and wall panels and running wire for future needs. Just want to be sure Im doing everything correct before I close everything back up.
My goal is to have electrical for ham radio (50 watts max power) and CB radio (4watts) I’ve ran 12 ga wire, one for each (about 10-12’ run); Maxxair 4500K ceiling vent/fan - power draw 5 amps - ran 14 ga wire (6-8’ run); (4) dimmer ceiling lights (3 watts each max) can I run speaker wire for these?; (2) usb receptacle for charging phone/ipad; (1) 115v dual receptacle for various small appliances (as system allows or while connected to shore power).
I‘ve got MPP Solar 1012 inverter/charger; (2) agm 100ah batteries to be wired in series); 1) 200 +/- watt solar panel (have not purchased yet); 115v shore power plug; 12v fuse panel; misc parts.
Questions:
1) The MPP Solar 1012 does not show a DC out terminal for powering my dc 12v needs. Do I run separate wiring from batteries directly to a 12v fuse panel that will power my dc needs and completely bypass the inverter/charge controller?
2) What is the best way to ground my batteries? What size wire? I also got a 2 battery selector perko switch, but I dont think I need it?
3) Can I run wiring from my vehicle battery to charge my house batteries while the vehicle is running? or do I need to go to the alternator? or better to avoid using vehicle charging system? What do I need to install, if I can use vehicle system?
4) I plan to mount 1 solar panel across the rear roof area of the van. Is 200 watts sufficient? Overkill? Any suggestions for a panel? I have to stay at or under 26”x58ish”. Size of wire needed? The panel wire I got seems pretty big BougeRV 10ft 10 AWG.
Thank you in advance for any assistance!!!
Linda
Im in the process of wiring my van for simple conversion. Ive removed all ceiling and wall panels and running wire for future needs. Just want to be sure Im doing everything correct before I close everything back up.
My goal is to have electrical for ham radio (50 watts max power) and CB radio (4watts) I’ve ran 12 ga wire, one for each (about 10-12’ run); Maxxair 4500K ceiling vent/fan - power draw 5 amps - ran 14 ga wire (6-8’ run); (4) dimmer ceiling lights (3 watts each max) can I run speaker wire for these?; (2) usb receptacle for charging phone/ipad; (1) 115v dual receptacle for various small appliances (as system allows or while connected to shore power).
I‘ve got MPP Solar 1012 inverter/charger; (2) agm 100ah batteries to be wired in series); 1) 200 +/- watt solar panel (have not purchased yet); 115v shore power plug; 12v fuse panel; misc parts.
Questions:
1) The MPP Solar 1012 does not show a DC out terminal for powering my dc 12v needs. Do I run separate wiring from batteries directly to a 12v fuse panel that will power my dc needs and completely bypass the inverter/charge controller?
2) What is the best way to ground my batteries? What size wire? I also got a 2 battery selector perko switch, but I dont think I need it?
3) Can I run wiring from my vehicle battery to charge my house batteries while the vehicle is running? or do I need to go to the alternator? or better to avoid using vehicle charging system? What do I need to install, if I can use vehicle system?
4) I plan to mount 1 solar panel across the rear roof area of the van. Is 200 watts sufficient? Overkill? Any suggestions for a panel? I have to stay at or under 26”x58ish”. Size of wire needed? The panel wire I got seems pretty big BougeRV 10ft 10 AWG.
Thank you in advance for any assistance!!!
Linda