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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 charge controller, isn't the current inverter in my MH enough? I am just wondering if I really need a new inverter.

Why do some update their inverters in their RV's other than having Sinewave?

Thanks in advance,
Dennis

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    time2roll
    Nomad
    Aug 22, 2014
    Do you mean converter? No you might even just switch it off.

    You need an inverter if you want to have some 120vac power to charge small items like phones and laptops or run a tv.
    Upgrade is usually to run bigger stuff like microwave, hair drier etc but then you are in 2000w and four batteries.

    Here are some threads on solar:

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