solar vs inverter generator
Hi,
As some of you know my Yamaha 3000 iSEB was stolen.
I find myself back to considering a massive upgrade on the solar system (jumping to 2000 watts), or replacing the generator.
Going to 2k of solar would allow me to run the roof air from a large inverter.
I would need to have a rack fabricated to cover the entire roof of the RV. This would be more costly than replacing the generator--but it would give me a lot more independence, electrically speaking.
For the generator route, I need to decide between a Yamaha 3000 iSEB with Pinella remote added, or a much less expensive Champion 3500 watt inverter generator that comes with the remote right from the factory. I will need to have a secure rack fabricated to prevent another theft.
If I replace the Magnum, I have the possibility of moving to a 24 volt system, which would make upgrading the solar cheaper, and 24 volts DC to 120 AC is much easier on an inverter. It does add a layer of complexity as I'd have to have a DC to DC converter for all the 12 volt needs of the RV.
What choice would you make and why?
As some of you know my Yamaha 3000 iSEB was stolen.
I find myself back to considering a massive upgrade on the solar system (jumping to 2000 watts), or replacing the generator.
Going to 2k of solar would allow me to run the roof air from a large inverter.
I would need to have a rack fabricated to cover the entire roof of the RV. This would be more costly than replacing the generator--but it would give me a lot more independence, electrically speaking.
For the generator route, I need to decide between a Yamaha 3000 iSEB with Pinella remote added, or a much less expensive Champion 3500 watt inverter generator that comes with the remote right from the factory. I will need to have a secure rack fabricated to prevent another theft.
If I replace the Magnum, I have the possibility of moving to a 24 volt system, which would make upgrading the solar cheaper, and 24 volts DC to 120 AC is much easier on an inverter. It does add a layer of complexity as I'd have to have a DC to DC converter for all the 12 volt needs of the RV.
What choice would you make and why?
