I am interested in building a solar generator into a Pelican 1620 case I got used. It's about 21"x16"x12.5. I want a portable system that I can share between boondocking with my travel trailer, and overlanding in my land cruiser. I plan to have 400w of panels mounted to my trailer, and either one larger panel or a set of portable panels to carry in the cruiser. I want to be able to just plug my 30 amp trailer cord into the unit when I'm camping to get AC power, and then also be able to run a 12v refrigerator, lights, etc. when I'm using the land cruiser.
I am wondering if I can actually design a DIY generator that is a better value than the Bluetti AC200 max, which is about $1800 it looks like.
My DIY list so far:
- SOK 206AH 12v - $1029
- Renogy 2000w Inverter -$320
- Renogy 40a Charge Controller with BT - $190
- Victron Battery Charger - $174
- Wire and Connectors - $100?
So this would cost about $1800, so for less than $100 more I could get a the Bluetti. The advantages of the bluetti as I see it is that is is definitely sleek, looks better, packs easier, and is slightly smaller/less bulky.
Is the DIY system better in any ways? Are those components better than what is packed into the bluetti?Any suggestions for alternative equipment for the DIY system to improve it?
I am wondering if I can actually design a DIY generator that is a better value than the Bluetti AC200 max, which is about $1800 it looks like.
My DIY list so far:
- SOK 206AH 12v - $1029
- Renogy 2000w Inverter -$320
- Renogy 40a Charge Controller with BT - $190
- Victron Battery Charger - $174
- Wire and Connectors - $100?
So this would cost about $1800, so for less than $100 more I could get a the Bluetti. The advantages of the bluetti as I see it is that is is definitely sleek, looks better, packs easier, and is slightly smaller/less bulky.
Is the DIY system better in any ways? Are those components better than what is packed into the bluetti?Any suggestions for alternative equipment for the DIY system to improve it?