So..... in my box of toys I have a complete Schneider CSW4048 system for 48VDC, have the SCP, the over priced battery monitor, the gateway, the matching charge controller etc... bought it because I was told I could stack them and was going to put two in parallel. They have removed that feature so it's now stuck at what it is.....
I also have, two new in the box Victron 12VDC Multiplus 3000's.. .bought back before I realized Victron fudges with the numbers and they are not true 3000 watt and I didn't know they don't rate them like every one else, my mistake i guess. Also have their new 450vdc charge controller and all the extra goodies..
I have a 43' toy hauler..... now the question, knowing all that.... what is the recommendation, what would you do:
1: Sell the CSW 4048 and grab something I can stack like one of their larger XW's, and use all the extra stuff I have of theirs and spent money on.
2: Sell off ALL the Schneider stuff and go totally Victron by doing one of the following
2a: Put the two multiplus 3000s in and run at 12vdc (which I despise the thought of), running the 3k's in one gen per leg config, possibly adding an auto transformer for balancing.
2b: Sell the 3000's and buy a 15k quattro (EU voltage) and put an auto transformer on the output and never have to worry about overload.
2c: Sell the 3000's and buy a pair of matching 5k multi's and run them similar to above.
3: Going to a Sol-Ark 12K, thanks Schism for responding below with that suggestion.
Toy hauler has 2 AC units, has the 5500 watt Onan, I have bluetooth easy starts for the AC's etc....
Personally, after some experiences with Schneider, and dealing with their support, they can rot in hell. Victron, i LOVE, I love the community etc... so I'm tempted to stay Victon in it but not sure the 2 3k's would be sufficient and I really do not like the idea of running them at 12V, although that's what most do...
What do you reckon folks, really I do not see that CSW4048 being able to power a full time dual AC rig so dumping that's probably a given...... so the real choice is dual 3k multi's, dual 5k multi's or a 15k quatro with AT...
I have 16 100Ah Battle Born batts so can run in any voltage config but would prefer 48.
Note: I am specifically not mentioning solar, charge controller, roof availabiltiy etc as to not confuse the issue, all I'm concerned about is provided the inverters were able to get the power needed, what are your thoughts (PS but if you rally want to know I'll be doing 600 watt Trina's, probably 6 or 7 but again this is about AC).
Your thoughts?... thank you in advance
I also have, two new in the box Victron 12VDC Multiplus 3000's.. .bought back before I realized Victron fudges with the numbers and they are not true 3000 watt and I didn't know they don't rate them like every one else, my mistake i guess. Also have their new 450vdc charge controller and all the extra goodies..
I have a 43' toy hauler..... now the question, knowing all that.... what is the recommendation, what would you do:
1: Sell the CSW 4048 and grab something I can stack like one of their larger XW's, and use all the extra stuff I have of theirs and spent money on.
2: Sell off ALL the Schneider stuff and go totally Victron by doing one of the following
2a: Put the two multiplus 3000s in and run at 12vdc (which I despise the thought of), running the 3k's in one gen per leg config, possibly adding an auto transformer for balancing.
2b: Sell the 3000's and buy a 15k quattro (EU voltage) and put an auto transformer on the output and never have to worry about overload.
2c: Sell the 3000's and buy a pair of matching 5k multi's and run them similar to above.
3: Going to a Sol-Ark 12K, thanks Schism for responding below with that suggestion.
Toy hauler has 2 AC units, has the 5500 watt Onan, I have bluetooth easy starts for the AC's etc....
Personally, after some experiences with Schneider, and dealing with their support, they can rot in hell. Victron, i LOVE, I love the community etc... so I'm tempted to stay Victon in it but not sure the 2 3k's would be sufficient and I really do not like the idea of running them at 12V, although that's what most do...
What do you reckon folks, really I do not see that CSW4048 being able to power a full time dual AC rig so dumping that's probably a given...... so the real choice is dual 3k multi's, dual 5k multi's or a 15k quatro with AT...
I have 16 100Ah Battle Born batts so can run in any voltage config but would prefer 48.
Note: I am specifically not mentioning solar, charge controller, roof availabiltiy etc as to not confuse the issue, all I'm concerned about is provided the inverters were able to get the power needed, what are your thoughts (PS but if you rally want to know I'll be doing 600 watt Trina's, probably 6 or 7 but again this is about AC).
Your thoughts?... thank you in advance
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