Hyrbrid Inverter and generator to run AC?
I’m looking for inputs from those using hybrid inverters, especially in conjunction with generators to run high load devices like the AC. I currently have 600 watts of solar on the roof of my 5er, wit...
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The first hand experience is greatly appreciated guys. As an update, I decided against going the hybrid route. To begin with, I'd have to do a fair bit of re-wiring as the batteries in my 5er are in the front bay, with the dc converter being behind the basement with an undersized wiring run of at least 15 feet given the route Heartland decided to run it. Since even with the hybrid inverter I'd need to run the generator too, might as well even parallel them, or get a bigger generator if that seems like too much trouble.
The final electrical upgrades I've decided to run and install as soon as the weather improves a little more are:
4 X EGC2 Duracell wet cell golf cart batteries (Deka GC15s, 230ah) Battery box built, batteries on charge in garage, ready to install.
600 watt Samlex PST inverter (installed right after got trailer) and an additional Xantrex Prosine 2000 watt inverter both auto transfer switch wired to whole house. DC converter auto disconnect, fridge, ac and water heater disconnect to be done manually. Can't even use the recliners in this rig without AC power. 600 watt has been more than enough for the last year, but wife wants to be able to use Microwave for short spurts, and about 5 mins of hair dryer (1200 watt) in morning. How things change over the years, didn't even have a generator for camping most of my life.
Upgrade solar to 1000 watt, 10 X 100 watts all parallel, dual Bogart SC2030 charge controllers, panels running full length of rig to help with shade issues in assorted semi shaded areas.
The final electrical upgrades I've decided to run and install as soon as the weather improves a little more are:
4 X EGC2 Duracell wet cell golf cart batteries (Deka GC15s, 230ah) Battery box built, batteries on charge in garage, ready to install.
600 watt Samlex PST inverter (installed right after got trailer) and an additional Xantrex Prosine 2000 watt inverter both auto transfer switch wired to whole house. DC converter auto disconnect, fridge, ac and water heater disconnect to be done manually. Can't even use the recliners in this rig without AC power. 600 watt has been more than enough for the last year, but wife wants to be able to use Microwave for short spurts, and about 5 mins of hair dryer (1200 watt) in morning. How things change over the years, didn't even have a generator for camping most of my life.
Upgrade solar to 1000 watt, 10 X 100 watts all parallel, dual Bogart SC2030 charge controllers, panels running full length of rig to help with shade issues in assorted semi shaded areas.
