Newbie here looking to upgrade my power system in a class-A motorhome. Currently has a factory setup of 12k split phase generator that I want to keep and a Magnum 12v 2800w inverter/charger that drives one side of the split phase system. It is currently powered by 8 FLA batteries.
My goals are to upgrade the battery bank to be able to run everything from battery, including light usage of one of the air conditioners and installing a solar panel array on the roof to be able to be more or less self sufficient. I would like to install a 5k+ 48v inverter/charger or all-in-one with the associated DC-DC converters to charge from the alternator and keep the chassis batteries charged. I will likely move the high draw 12v accessories (hydraulic jack power and slide-out power) to the chassis batteries. I really only use them when the engine is running anyway.
My biggest questions have to do with the AC side of the system: The only 240v appliance is the dryer and I'm ok with not ever running that on inverter, but I would like to maintain the split-phase system since the generator and standard 50-amp plug and transfer switches provide that currently. Which inverter/chargers or all-in-ones would you recommend that will switch the entire split phase system over when plugging in or using the generator? Of those, would they support the rare instance where I want to plug into a 30a outlet, tying both legs of the 240 to one 120v feed? This is the lowest priority; just curious if any of them would support it.
My goals are to upgrade the battery bank to be able to run everything from battery, including light usage of one of the air conditioners and installing a solar panel array on the roof to be able to be more or less self sufficient. I would like to install a 5k+ 48v inverter/charger or all-in-one with the associated DC-DC converters to charge from the alternator and keep the chassis batteries charged. I will likely move the high draw 12v accessories (hydraulic jack power and slide-out power) to the chassis batteries. I really only use them when the engine is running anyway.
My biggest questions have to do with the AC side of the system: The only 240v appliance is the dryer and I'm ok with not ever running that on inverter, but I would like to maintain the split-phase system since the generator and standard 50-amp plug and transfer switches provide that currently. Which inverter/chargers or all-in-ones would you recommend that will switch the entire split phase system over when plugging in or using the generator? Of those, would they support the rare instance where I want to plug into a 30a outlet, tying both legs of the 240 to one 120v feed? This is the lowest priority; just curious if any of them would support it.