Adding solar with existing inverter/charger
I have a factory installed Xantrex RV2012 2000w inverter/charging installed in my motorhome. I am looking to add solar panels to help reduce generator runtime when we are dry camping, which is most of the time. I'm looking to add upwards to 400W of solar capacity.
I have 4 Interstate batteries (GC2-XHD-UTL 6V, CAP-20: 232AH, ReserveCapacity25: 474AH) connected in series/parallel to provide 12VDC and @ 474AH (If I calculated it right)
It seems all the articles I've read assume you have nothing but an existing battery and no inverter capability. Since I have both an existing inverter/charger capability in my Xantrex, How do I integrate solar charging with my Xantrex to help charge/maintain the batteries? Note, I also have auto generator start capability to charge my batts when batteries reach a specific % of SOC, which is currently set to 50% SOC.
If the generator should start and cause my Xantrex to start charging the batts, do I need to disengage the solar panels? Is this done manually or will a solar control panel of some type auto sense this and disconnect the solar panels?
Thanks
I have 4 Interstate batteries (GC2-XHD-UTL 6V, CAP-20: 232AH, ReserveCapacity25: 474AH) connected in series/parallel to provide 12VDC and @ 474AH (If I calculated it right)
It seems all the articles I've read assume you have nothing but an existing battery and no inverter capability. Since I have both an existing inverter/charger capability in my Xantrex, How do I integrate solar charging with my Xantrex to help charge/maintain the batteries? Note, I also have auto generator start capability to charge my batts when batteries reach a specific % of SOC, which is currently set to 50% SOC.
If the generator should start and cause my Xantrex to start charging the batts, do I need to disengage the solar panels? Is this done manually or will a solar control panel of some type auto sense this and disconnect the solar panels?
Thanks
