Naterwilson
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Has anyone built a battery bank without solar, to be charged with the generator, shore power or by the tow vehicle?
Has anyone built a batt bank without solar?
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Ampster
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Yes, I converted a VW to an EV. My first inverter ran off batteries that were charged from the grid at off peak rates.
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My mobility scooter has 280 amps of power and is not solar in any way. 
Diysolar123
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sure...its called a UPS hehe
I have 2000W setup using an AIMS inverter/charger as a large capacity UPS that handles all computers, routers, and modems.
I have 2000W setup using an AIMS inverter/charger as a large capacity UPS that handles all computers, routers, and modems.
Gadgetnerd
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Sure, but be careful using your alternator to charge anything auxiliary..easy to overcharge agms and blow up your alternator.
Aussie_Dude
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I have grid tied Tesla battery, used to backup sump pumps in our block of units (incase of black-out in wet weather). When the weather is fine, I also use its capacity to offset Peak power charges, then recharge the battery at off-peak rates. There is no solar connected, but i still benefit by charging at off-peak times.
Using an MPPsolar hybrid unit you should be able to achieve your goals. https://www.mppsolar.com/
they have many kinds of units, 12v-48v. with battery, generator and grid connections.
I hope this helps
Cheers
Brian
Mark44
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I am building exactly this right now. I will have 4 12V 280 AH batteries when I finish configuring them. I will be able to configure either 24V @ 560 AH, or 12V @1120 AH.
I am building a charger using Server PSU's from Ebay, and a Buck/Boost converter to make that right.
My end game is to power my 5th wheel trailer for up to three days, then use my inverter generator to recharge as necessary.
I may add solar eventually, but it is not a requirement.
My only decisions now, are exactly what I wish to power in the trailer.
Lights
Audio
TV
Microwave
Coffee maker (maybe)
I am building a charger using Server PSU's from Ebay, and a Buck/Boost converter to make that right.
My end game is to power my 5th wheel trailer for up to three days, then use my inverter generator to recharge as necessary.
I may add solar eventually, but it is not a requirement.
My only decisions now, are exactly what I wish to power in the trailer.
Lights
Audio
TV
Microwave
Coffee maker (maybe)
wattmatters
Solar Wizard
Yes.
Its purpose is for providing backup power to our home and outbuildings during grid outages. I wrote about it here:
Backup down under
Greetings from down under. I live in a home near the small town of Bellingen, in northern NSW, Australia. Glorious country: That's our home at left centre, and obscured by the tree and slightly off the left of the image is a secondary dwelling where my Mum lives. 12 acres, behind our home (to...
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Charging is via grid. If outage is extra long such that battery bank is getting low, I have a generator on hand to supplement power supply.
I do plan to add solar PV to it to be the primary charging source since I may as well use the system to power some stuff off grid during the day (pool pump being main target), while the battery will just act as a bit of ballast and still be ready for backup duties.
There are all-in-one hybrid inverters that do exactly this. Generator is in place of grid... gen charges batteries.
Alphacarina
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Most motor homes, travel trailers and fifth wheels come set up like that from the factory - No solar
Don
Right. Certain things run off the house battery then its recharged by alternator when motorhome is running.
