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furyous68
Explorer
Apr 13, 2018

Use 24v Batteries to run 12v System... Possible?

Sorry for the long post.... Hi everyone. I am new here. I am an RV greenhorn... don't even own one yet. But, we're in the market & the biggest thing I want out of it is to be as self-sufficient as ...
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time2roll
Nomad
Apr 13, 2018
To be independent you need more battery, not less. To get more from solar or from the dreaded generator consider a lithium battery. Going to be a bit extra up front but could be the last battery you buy.

Yes for a larger system going 24 or 48 volts will have an advantage. I assume you are thinking 800+ watts solar.

Yes you can get a DC/DC converter to power the 12v accessories. I recommend Victron.

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