I am planning a system upgrade in my 2022 Valor 37V13, which currently has a basic solar package. Basic solar is 2 320W panels, converter and 1 100ah battery (all Renogy). No inverter. Generator is a Onan 5500 RV Q.
System goals and notes:
1) Be able to run 120V loads without starting gen (TV, Microwave, A/C, etc).
2) Be able to run one A/C unit for 8 hours (or 2 for 4 hours) without starting gen (10-11A on high , 6A or so on low each, can run 2 no issues on 30A shore).
3) Or when cold, run 1 strip heater (in A/C) or fireplace and house LPG heater.
4) Put some power back into the system during the day.
5) Use primarily during the weekends. Will have no draw during week other than fridge and nuisance lights/items.
6) Gen will be used as backup as to recharge batteries when needed. Would like to cut hours down.
7) Two 24V 304ah DIY batteries in parallel.
8) 24V-12V 70A converter to service 12V loads.
9) Don't need alternator charging.
Primary outstanding items:
1) Will the 24V to 12V converter handle the high amp loads such as gen start and jacks? Specs indicate yes but couldn't find someone doing it.
2) Is there a better/cleaner way to fuse the 12V loads?
Been researching for about 1 year and have learned a lot from many folks here. Thank you!
Feedback and critique are appreciated.
UPDATED: Uploaded latest diagram. Since there isn't a ton of solid info I'm going to try the 2 Orions in parallel to see if it will handle the jacks and gen start. Back up plan is I have an extra sxs battery with 300+ CCA.
System goals and notes:
1) Be able to run 120V loads without starting gen (TV, Microwave, A/C, etc).
2) Be able to run one A/C unit for 8 hours (or 2 for 4 hours) without starting gen (10-11A on high , 6A or so on low each, can run 2 no issues on 30A shore).
3) Or when cold, run 1 strip heater (in A/C) or fireplace and house LPG heater.
4) Put some power back into the system during the day.
5) Use primarily during the weekends. Will have no draw during week other than fridge and nuisance lights/items.
6) Gen will be used as backup as to recharge batteries when needed. Would like to cut hours down.
7) Two 24V 304ah DIY batteries in parallel.
8) 24V-12V 70A converter to service 12V loads.
9) Don't need alternator charging.
Primary outstanding items:
1) Will the 24V to 12V converter handle the high amp loads such as gen start and jacks? Specs indicate yes but couldn't find someone doing it.
2) Is there a better/cleaner way to fuse the 12V loads?
Been researching for about 1 year and have learned a lot from many folks here. Thank you!
Feedback and critique are appreciated.
UPDATED: Uploaded latest diagram. Since there isn't a ton of solid info I'm going to try the 2 Orions in parallel to see if it will handle the jacks and gen start. Back up plan is I have an extra sxs battery with 300+ CCA.
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