4gnomad wrote:
The original distribution panel is still in it, AC and DC, along with a simple converter/charger (MagnaTek). The system is 30amp. So the shore power cable runs to the current distribution panel. My plan was to set up an entirely separate system with the two L16s, a charger and inverter. When I plug in to shore power I would get a y-splitter AC cable and plug one side in to the charger (to charge the L16s) and the other side would be to my shore power cable (which runs everything in the coach). I was just wondering if this would cause any problems, but I don't think it will.
The truth is I bought these L16s without realizing all of the additional work I would need to do to support them (with a higher amp charger, bigger cabling to support that amperage, rerouting cabling because they don't fit in the current battery compartment, etc). I'm starting to think I should have just thrown a few solar panels on top instead, but then I've got to figure out how to off-load these two L16s, which don't have a single cycle on them yet.
I think you have hit on a better solution. Unless you are big power user, you don't need that much battery or weight to haul around. The upgrades to implement them, and take good care of them are going to be very significant. Selling them and getting a couple of batteries that fit your area, upgrade the charging, add solar, etc, and you should be able to have a better system for less money and hassle.
