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Rootuser
Explorer
Dec 09, 2017

Setting up Inverter and external charger w/ new batteries

Hi all, Currently my entire Toy Hauler is stock. It has a 30-amp service, an Onan 4000 Super Quiet gasoline generator, and the stock convertor/charger along with 1 x Deep Cycle battery. I want ...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 10, 2017
48 volt drops the draw in amps on the battery bank by 400%. That means demand goes from 250 amps to just 62.5 amps, for 3000 watts. LI would appreciate the lower demand.

Use a 48 dc to 12 dc converter and leave the RV systems at 12 volts--then you can still, in a pinch, use the battery from the Jeep as a "last ditch" back up.

I believe 2oldman has a 48 to 12 volt converter from Victron iirc.

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