One large inverter or 2-3 small ones?
So as I get closer to adding solar (or at least a larger battery bank) to my RV, I have more questions than I started with! Big thanks to the folks who have helped me along so far. I found a great...
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Thanks for all the info, guys. Looks like both options will work based on the few inputs so far. Anyone have a _strong_ opinion on why one is better, or would this end up as just a matter of style/choice?
Easy wiring for Option 1 would be to get an inverter that accepts my 30A plug and just plug the shore power cable into it. That cable is currently very close to where the battery bank will be, so this would make installation very easy. When you plug the cable into shore power, does it still charge the batteries with this wiring?
If I go with Option 2, I'll mount the smaller inverter inside the rig right above the battery bank, with the 120V lines running under the rig to an outlet in the kitchen and the TV outlet in the bedroom. This minimizes long 12V cables, and inverter draw compared to Option 1.
Mena - Do you run your fridge from the batteries/inverter, or do you manually switch the fridge to LP? Thinking battery bank capacity here.
Easy wiring for Option 1 would be to get an inverter that accepts my 30A plug and just plug the shore power cable into it. That cable is currently very close to where the battery bank will be, so this would make installation very easy. When you plug the cable into shore power, does it still charge the batteries with this wiring?
If I go with Option 2, I'll mount the smaller inverter inside the rig right above the battery bank, with the 120V lines running under the rig to an outlet in the kitchen and the TV outlet in the bedroom. This minimizes long 12V cables, and inverter draw compared to Option 1.
Mena - Do you run your fridge from the batteries/inverter, or do you manually switch the fridge to LP? Thinking battery bank capacity here.
