Multi Inverter use
I have 3 inverters that I can use for my travel trailer. A 2000,1500, and 350 watt. Also 2-12 volt interstate batteries for storage. It would be nice to use appliances en route or overnight. Use the...
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2oldman wrote:
I'd wire up the 2k whole-house and be done with it. The small amount of 12v you'd save with the separate installs is minimal. 2 12v batteries is not much when running the MW.
True about minimal savings from having both a big and small inverter. However, it can be convenient in some scenarios.
I went all big inverter, but lately went back to using a small one as well. The big one is whole house, which includes the seldom used TV which stays on standby drawing amps unless unplugged. Meanwhile I want to leave some 120v on all the time for phone charger etc low draws.
Easier to use a small inverter for phone charger etc, and turn off the big inverter except when needing it to do something temporary.
In summer with lots of solar much of the time, you can afford to leave the one big inverter on all the time. It is all about scenario as usual.
