work2much wrote:
S Davis wrote:
work2much wrote:
S Davis wrote:
Why not just go with a redarc dc to dc charger probably cheaper than an inverter
large enough to power your converters charger and I believe they have a charging profile for your batteries.
Thanks for the heads up. I will research some more.
Looking on their page it looks like 50Ah is their biggest unit and the cost is more than a decent 2000watt PSW inverter.
I also like the idea of having 120v power available in the truck when the camper is off. This could be handy for doing odd jobs where you need to run some power tools etc.
I thought about stacking two of them but decided to go with an Outback inverter charger instead and run a 120 amp charging circuit off the truck to 500ah of batteries. I am going to use the truck for bulk charging and the outbacks charger to top off and maintain the battery bank.
What does your 120amp dc charging circuit consist of?
I am running 1/0 DLO wire from a 120amp alt to the rear seat of the truck where the 8d batteries will be, and then a run from there to a bed plug. I will be able to charge the 500ah of batteries in the back of the truck as well as the campers batteries. I am installing the 2800 watt Outback inverter charger in the truck near the batteries to power the camper, when the camper is not on the truck I will use it for a small fridge and micro in the truck at remote job sites.
