Generator vs Battery/Inverter/Solar
We have just purchased our first truck camper - a used 2007 Lance 845 and have a couple questions that I hope you can help us out with. The camper is still at the dealer and we're considering having a...
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DiploStrat wrote:
Some comments/observations, if I may.
-- I don't have a Ford shop manual, but I suspect that you will find that you already have a multistage regulator on your truck.
Based on my experience, I would suggest that rather than spending money on a regulator to replace the one you already have, spend the money on good cabling, it will be expensive enough. If your camper is removable, you will have the additional cost of big Anderson Power Poles or similar detachable connectors.
Best wishes.
Can you verify that your trucks voltage regulator has three stage charging ? This was the issue , charging from the trucks alternator , not solar or shore power . I have not found this to be the case , it is either on or off at a set voltage above 14v .
Your solar and shore power converter both have 3 stage charging so are not part of the equation .
