I am entirely new to solar and how electric works in my RV. I have a Grand Design 5th wheel.
I'd like to add lithium/inverter/solar to my 5th wheel and want to do so in stages.
Specifically I want to start by just replacing my lead acid batteries with a couple of 200amp hour SOC batteries and add an inverter. I do not currently have an inverter, but have a converter to convert shore power to DC.
I'm just starting my investigation on what I'll need and would love some pointers. I'd like to be able to power the entire RV off this system when not using 30amp shore power (TV, fridge, lights, phone/laptop chargers, etc..).
Initial questions:
1) I think I'm looking at a device such as a victron multi-plus. i.e. this would house my converter, inverter and charger all in one, is that correct? If so, would I simply replace the converter with this device and wire up the same way the converter was?
2) If I'm not understanding the victron multi-plus correctly, What all parts am I looking at for this phase? inverter, converter, charge controller, batteries, monitor, switch - what else?
3) What about my alternator charging from my truck, what handles that?
4) any links to typical RV diagrams for this type of setup would be great! Any other input would be welcome!
I'd like to add lithium/inverter/solar to my 5th wheel and want to do so in stages.
Specifically I want to start by just replacing my lead acid batteries with a couple of 200amp hour SOC batteries and add an inverter. I do not currently have an inverter, but have a converter to convert shore power to DC.
I'm just starting my investigation on what I'll need and would love some pointers. I'd like to be able to power the entire RV off this system when not using 30amp shore power (TV, fridge, lights, phone/laptop chargers, etc..).
Initial questions:
1) I think I'm looking at a device such as a victron multi-plus. i.e. this would house my converter, inverter and charger all in one, is that correct? If so, would I simply replace the converter with this device and wire up the same way the converter was?
2) If I'm not understanding the victron multi-plus correctly, What all parts am I looking at for this phase? inverter, converter, charge controller, batteries, monitor, switch - what else?
3) What about my alternator charging from my truck, what handles that?
4) any links to typical RV diagrams for this type of setup would be great! Any other input would be welcome!