Hyrbrid Inverter and generator to run AC?
I’m looking for inputs from those using hybrid inverters, especially in conjunction with generators to run high load devices like the AC. I currently have 600 watts of solar on the roof of my 5er, wit...
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Thanks for all the input guys. While I deal with, and earn the money to buy the toys playing with cutting edge tech, for my RV I prefer keeping it simple. Campfire with the creek keeping the beer cold is an optimal evening if you ask me.
I think I'll wait till spring to decide for sure, but now I'm leaning more to just going simple, 4x6 golf cart batts, 10 x 100 watt flat mount solar panels on the roof in two banks with all panels effectively in parallel, twin bogart SC2030 controllers. I'll also probably sell my little champion inverter gens that have done me well the last 7 years and pick up one of the new 3500 electric start inverter units. With the solar I don't have to use the generator very often for anything but high load requirements. With the old TT the generator was used mostly just for battery charging, with the occasional parallel operation for AC, or microwave at high altitude when the single Champion wouldn't quite power the microwave. For short duration Microwave, or hair dryer use in my current 5er, the 4, 6vdc batts and a cheaper 2000 watt pure sine inverter will probably take care of my needs. I don't need an inverter with battery charger capability because I already have solar, and a PD Intellipower 80 amp converter to take care of battery charging.
I think I'll wait till spring to decide for sure, but now I'm leaning more to just going simple, 4x6 golf cart batts, 10 x 100 watt flat mount solar panels on the roof in two banks with all panels effectively in parallel, twin bogart SC2030 controllers. I'll also probably sell my little champion inverter gens that have done me well the last 7 years and pick up one of the new 3500 electric start inverter units. With the solar I don't have to use the generator very often for anything but high load requirements. With the old TT the generator was used mostly just for battery charging, with the occasional parallel operation for AC, or microwave at high altitude when the single Champion wouldn't quite power the microwave. For short duration Microwave, or hair dryer use in my current 5er, the 4, 6vdc batts and a cheaper 2000 watt pure sine inverter will probably take care of my needs. I don't need an inverter with battery charger capability because I already have solar, and a PD Intellipower 80 amp converter to take care of battery charging.
