I've estimated my needs to be 2000whrs. What I currently have: (will not be using alternator for charging)
2 - 200w panel,,, 1 - 24v 100a LiFePo batt
24v pure sine 3000w inverter DC24v to AC120,,, 50' - 10 gauge pure stranded copper wire
thermal circuit breaker w/manual on/off,,, 12v St blade fuse block 12 circuits 1a to 30a
DC digital multifunction meter & shunt 100a,,, 1 cable gland
24 to 12v converter,,, 6 port USB w/DC plug
50a circuit breaker w/ manual reset,,, 10awg solar panel & controller connector adapter MC4
Battery meter capacity checker LiFePo,,, Voltage power energy multimeter DC 6.5-100v 0-100a
lots of heat shrink connectors,,, 56 piece 8-4awg heavy duty wire lugs,,, batt cable ends,,, 50' 1/2" wire loom
I have what I need to attach panels to roof and it looks like I don't have room for more panels unless a much smaller one is allowed to be hooked up with 200w panels. I have a '22 148wb transit and have installed a fan toward the front. Currently don't have plans for full time living but hopefully 3 or more months at a time.
What don't I have that I need for a complete 24v system? Is one battery sufficient at this time? What will I need to plan on future expansion if needs require? I haven't seen a wiring diagram for a 24v van system that isn't way over the top.
I will not have an electric hot water heater or an electric stove/oven/microwave/toaster. Will not have video equipment or TV. Will have 1 maxair fan, 2 DC personal fans, DC blender, DC water pump, 8 DC puck lights, 2-3 DC reading lights, DC 5cuft fridge, DC exterior and garage lights, phone and computer charging and instant pot.
I appreciate your help very much.
2 - 200w panel,,, 1 - 24v 100a LiFePo batt
24v pure sine 3000w inverter DC24v to AC120,,, 50' - 10 gauge pure stranded copper wire
thermal circuit breaker w/manual on/off,,, 12v St blade fuse block 12 circuits 1a to 30a
DC digital multifunction meter & shunt 100a,,, 1 cable gland
24 to 12v converter,,, 6 port USB w/DC plug
50a circuit breaker w/ manual reset,,, 10awg solar panel & controller connector adapter MC4
Battery meter capacity checker LiFePo,,, Voltage power energy multimeter DC 6.5-100v 0-100a
lots of heat shrink connectors,,, 56 piece 8-4awg heavy duty wire lugs,,, batt cable ends,,, 50' 1/2" wire loom
I have what I need to attach panels to roof and it looks like I don't have room for more panels unless a much smaller one is allowed to be hooked up with 200w panels. I have a '22 148wb transit and have installed a fan toward the front. Currently don't have plans for full time living but hopefully 3 or more months at a time.
What don't I have that I need for a complete 24v system? Is one battery sufficient at this time? What will I need to plan on future expansion if needs require? I haven't seen a wiring diagram for a 24v van system that isn't way over the top.
I will not have an electric hot water heater or an electric stove/oven/microwave/toaster. Will not have video equipment or TV. Will have 1 maxair fan, 2 DC personal fans, DC blender, DC water pump, 8 DC puck lights, 2-3 DC reading lights, DC 5cuft fridge, DC exterior and garage lights, phone and computer charging and instant pot.
I appreciate your help very much.
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