I would suggest a KISS approach to this, it is far too easy to get deeply into it otherwise.
Agreed. I like simple if I can do it.
The existing 12V systems are in place and working, doing what they are supposed to. Unless your gutting everything out and doing a full on rebuild then it is quite impractical to redo everything, not to mention costly too !
I am tearing all the electrical out and doing a full gutting as we speak. I'm ok with the cost. I am wondering if there is an ideal way to arrange everything since it will be a clean slate.
My rig is 38' long. I am changing some systems, adding some, and removing others to suit my preferences.
All appliances will be electrical save the incinerating toilet which will be the ONLY propane user.
Here is what I will have that will need power so far:
1. Microwave/convection oven (Daily use)(AC)
2. Compact water heater ×2 (Frequent daily use)(heat elements will be DC)
3. Mini Split Heat Pump (Constant use)(DC or AC, still debating which one I will get)
4. Incinerator Toilet vent fan (Daily use)(DC)
5. Mini Fridge <5 cu' (Constant use)(AC)
6. Security Camera System (Constant use)
7. Five or six small ventilation fans to go in select areas (Constant use)(DC)
8. LED lighting (Moderate daily use)(DC)
9. Fantastic Fans ×2 (Moderate use)
10. Gaming system (Occasional use)(AC)
11. Screen projector (Occasional use)(AC)
12. Crock Pot (Occasional use)(AC)
13. 3-D Printer (Occasional use)(AC)
14. Freeze Dryer (Occasional use)(AC)
15. Power Tools (Occasional use)(AC)
16. Laptop (Frequent Daily use)(AC)
17. Chargers (Frequent Daily use)
18. Internet setup (Constant use)
19. Ice Maker (Occasional Daily use)
I've removed or will be removing:
1. Ceiling Air Conditioner Units ×2
2. Oven
3. Dometic Fridge 10cu'
4. Conventional RV toilet
5. OEM water heater
I'm gutting the entire RV to have a minimalist open floor plan.
Are there good strategies in setting up all new wiring?
You can most certainly use 24V battery bank for your stored energy and use a good respectable Inverter/Charger like a Samlex with Dual AC Input for "shore" and for Genset, so you can keep charged & running in all situations if the sunshine isn't enough to charge you up.
I'm thinking about getting one of the Victron sets. Is Victron recommended for large setups? I would like and estimate I will need at least 1800 watts solar.