Adding Inverter for dry camping
I would like to add an additional battery (have one group 27 now), possibly a solar charging system and an inverter. I hate that the 120V outlets don't work on battery power. Seems crazy you can't...
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smkettner wrote:
Yes but you are making it more complex than needed for 300w or less.
Complex, or convenient?
I guess I like creating things that work. I could plug in an inverter off the cigarette lighter in my car I suppose. I want to be able to plug a laptop or coffee maker into a provided outlet and it just works.
Anyway, it looks like this inverter with built in transfer switch does exactly what I need and the install looks pretty straight forward.
http://www.xantrex.com/power-products/power-inverters/pro-series-inverters.aspx
The only problem now is that the batteries are on the A-frame at the front of the 16 foot camper, and the existing converter/panel is at the very rear of the interior of the camper. I need to mount the inverter near the batteries at the front, but tie into the existing system at the back.
Luckily, I have cabinets/seating running down the entire length of the camper on one side, but then I have to cross the door area. The other side is convenient, except I have to cross the head.
I love challenges.
