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dlt123me
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014

Why add a new Inverter when adding Solar to your RV?

I am thinking of adding Solar to my MH. If I add Solar panels, a charge controller along with proper cabling, do I need to add a new inverter? If I am just charging my batteries with my panels and ...
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JiminDenver
Explorer II
Aug 22, 2014
We upgraded our inverter once we had the solar so that we could run larger short term loads without starting the generator. The converter was shut off to make it easier for the generator to run the air, hopefully to never be needed again.

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