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rynophiliac
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Apr 19, 2015

Unique Solar Question

I've searched and can't seem to find the answer. I'm going to be running a pretty good size solar system on my toyhauler for full time living. From what I've read the only thing that I can't power with the solar is the A/C system and I'm ok with that.

My question is if I can have the wiring for the A/C on the toyhauler dedicated separately from the rest of the toyhauler. This way I can use my solar for everything else and plug into shore power when available to run the A/C (and only the A/C). I don't want the shore power to charge my batteries, run lights, tv etc. I want it to be on a completely separate circuit that power the A/C alone and nothing else.

Is this possible and easy to accomplish? I'm assuming it would just take a little wiring from the dealer to put it on a separate circuit?
  • My reasoning for setting it up this way is:

    1)Don't get charged for electricity power when hooked up to shore power to run tv, lights, stereo, etc.

    2) eliminate the need for a automatic transfer switch to sense when plugged into shore power and switch from solar to shore power automatically and vice versa.

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