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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This is definitely something I'm looking at doing in whatever rig I get, although Magnum Energy the way I'm leaning. I'm looking at the 3000 watt hybrid inverter, a monitor panel, a generator controller, and a battery temperature gauge. This way, if the power conks out on my rig with the A/C on, the batteries take over until they fall to 60% SoC, then the generator controller fires up the Onan. Power comes back on, the generator stays on until the batteries are at 90% SoC, genset drops offline, transfer switch flips to shore power, life goes on.
One big advantage of a hybrid inverter is that the locked rotor amps coming from the A/C are handled by the inverter and batteries. This doesn't add a strain onto the generator or anywhere upstream of the inverter, so power cords are not affected. The second big advantage is that power sags at a crowded campground are handled and are not passed onto the A/C's compressor which can burn out if it encounters too little voltage. The third is that you can have power coming in from shore power, a second vehicle alternator, generator, or solar... and still run the A/C on a combination of any or all (well, assuming the incoming power is adequate, of course.)
One big advantage of a hybrid inverter is that the locked rotor amps coming from the A/C are handled by the inverter and batteries. This doesn't add a strain onto the generator or anywhere upstream of the inverter, so power cords are not affected. The second big advantage is that power sags at a crowded campground are handled and are not passed onto the A/C's compressor which can burn out if it encounters too little voltage. The third is that you can have power coming in from shore power, a second vehicle alternator, generator, or solar... and still run the A/C on a combination of any or all (well, assuming the incoming power is adequate, of course.)
