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dlt123me
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014

Why add a new Inverter when adding Solar to your RV?

I am thinking of adding Solar to my MH. If I add Solar panels, a charge controller along with proper cabling, do I need to add a new inverter? If I am just charging my batteries with my panels and ...
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valhalla360
Navigator
Aug 22, 2014
I suspect a lot of people talking about inverters didn't have one to start with. So if they want to use 120V/AC equipment, they need an inverter to change the 12V/DC to 120V/AC (or they might have had a small one and want to run bigger loads)

There is also the possibility you have a combination charger/inverter that charges your batteries when plugged in but also has an inverter built in for when you are not plugged in.

Regardless, if you actualy have an inverter, it is not neccessary to replace it.

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