Hybrid Inverter

[Colo_Native]

I am considering getting one of these, Magnum Hybrid 3000w which is more wattage than I really was looking at but the 3000w is the smallest size and about $1000 more. Would it be worth it considering that's is higher dollars up front.

http://www.magnum-dimensions.com/product-inverter/3000w-12vdc-pure-sine-hybrid-inverter-charger-msh-series

[time2roll]

http://www.amsolarrv.com/inv/99-vt2000kit

I like it. Will they crimp the 4/0 wire for you?

[westend]

Colo Native wrote:
What do you guys think of this?
http://www.amsolarrv.com/inv/99-vt2000kit

The Magnum wins by weight. Check the pricing for added battery temp compensation. The Victron adds $275 for that feature. The Freedom 458 in 2500W flavor does most of what the Magnum does and is considerably cheaper, includes temp compensation.

[tad94564]

Outback also has the gfx series, which is hybrid capable, and under $1k for the inverter. It also has a HBX (high battery exchange mode), a grid-tie sell back mode, and generator support.

http://www.dcbattery.com/outback_gfx1312.html

See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOLAIRe9J3Q for one in operation.

[Colo_Native]

What do you guys think of this?
http://www.amsolarrv.com/inv/99-vt2000kit

[Chris_Bryant]

FWIW, the Xantrex SW series Freedom inverters have that capability as well, generator support, stacking for either double surrent or 240 volt operation, etc.

[Kayteg1]

90 percent efficiency on such expensive unit doesn't look good.
55lb ... I guess comparing to 600lb battery bank that is not much .

[mlts22]

I have the hybrid inverter in my build for a Transit van, as well as something I plan to retrofit a class "C" if I go that route.

The coolest thing about the inverter is that it handles the locked rotor amps of an A/C start, which is useful if one has a smaller rig and a generator that can handle the steady current, but would choke on the A/C starting. Of course, the fact that it cures undervoltages, especially when combined with the control panel and a generator controller is a nice thing as well.

[Colo_Native]

dons2346 wrote:

smkettner wrote:
2000 watt Victron Multiplus has similar load share features for $1,350.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=61576

Oh wait you might need the remote panel for $575 also.

Get the Magnum Energy 3000 hybrid for $1575 http://www.imarineusa.com/magnumenergymsh3012m.aspx

The controller for $180 http://www.imarineusa.com/magnumenergyme-arc50advancedremotecontrol.aspx

Then there is left over $$ for auto gen start and battery monitor

iMarine is the cheapest place to buy Magnum Energy products

Thanks I just started shopping.

[dons2346]

smkettner wrote:
2000 watt Victron Multiplus has similar load share features for $1,350.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=61576

Oh wait you might need the remote panel for $575 also.

Get the Magnum Energy 3000 hybrid for $1575 http://www.imarineusa.com/magnumenergymsh3012m.aspx

The controller for $180 http://www.imarineusa.com/magnumenergyme-arc50advancedremotecontrol.aspx

Then there is left over $$ for auto gen start and battery monitor

iMarine is the cheapest place to buy Magnum Energy products

[RoyB]

Sure going to need a bunch of battery power to run that thing... I can get around 5-6 hours out of my 20AMP Power inverter drain running 255Ah Battery capacity... I imagine that unit will draw around 275AMPS DC Current...

[time2roll]

2000 watt Victron Multiplus has similar load share features for $1,350.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=61576

Oh wait you might need the remote panel for $575 also.

[2oldman]

About the best there is, hard to go wrong there. I think pianotuna has something like this.