rbts wrote:
Solar panels (wattage TBD)
Solar charge controller
Spartan Power 2200w inverter/charger (also includes a transfer switch): ***Link Removed***
AGM batteries (probably two 6V, haven't calculated my needs yet).
theoldwizard1 wrote:
First, I think you are going in the right direction ! If you are going to have an inverter it should be the "hub" of your power distribution system. The built in transfer switch will make things easier. You might want to look at Samlex inverter/chargers only because they are designed to accept generator AND solar input directly into the inverter/charger.
Check out Blue Seas Distribution Panels. Theses are marine distribution panels for both DC and AC. Probably a bit more expensive than typical RV panels, but they are well built.
The only 6V (golf cart) AGM batteries I have seen are Trojan Reliant T105-AGM. Not cheap.
All this is
"going in the right direction"? For someone who says he "mostly" camps with shore power? :S I suppose you'll be helping the OP to pay for all this stuff too, eh? :W
Good grief, for the cost of all this the OP would be better to put his $$ into more battery reserve
IF he finds he needs it and perhaps later add a stand alone 1000 watt inverter if he wants to run a toaster or coffee machine those few times each season he may camp without shore power,
just as I do. This need not be any more complicated nor expensive than this. :)
