Hi All;
I am looking for some expert review before I build out my setup. Image below showing the wiring, the gauges, and the equipment. Its essentially Will's 400 watt setup with the addition of a AC/DC Charger. This setup would go in a compartment under the bed in the RV. The space I have to work with is 16" wide and 15" high by 40" long. Any feedback is welcome, especially if you see anything wrong with what is connecting where, wire gauges, or fuse sizes.
Also, in reading through the manuals and posts here I have a few specific questions.
Thanks for any and all help.
I am looking for some expert review before I build out my setup. Image below showing the wiring, the gauges, and the equipment. Its essentially Will's 400 watt setup with the addition of a AC/DC Charger. This setup would go in a compartment under the bed in the RV. The space I have to work with is 16" wide and 15" high by 40" long. Any feedback is welcome, especially if you see anything wrong with what is connecting where, wire gauges, or fuse sizes.
Also, in reading through the manuals and posts here I have a few specific questions.
- In Will's book it says a 150A fuse between battery and inverter if the inverter is 1500W. However, the manual for the inverter suggests 250A fuse. Should that be upgraded?
- I was assuming as this is lithium I do not need a battery monitor separate from what the charge controller says. However, in other posts those are included. Is that needed?
- Is it okay to have solar charging the batteries at the same time as running the AC/DC converter?
- I have not found anything direct that tells me the appropriate amp rating for the negative bus bar. I saw a larger 24V setup with a 250A bus bar. However, is a 150A sufficient? Or should bus bars be the same as the main fuse on the battery?
- Lastly, I don't see much about grounding/bonding this to the chassis of the RV. Any tips on that?
Thanks for any and all help.