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**AZ Traveler** · 03-06-2018, 01:42 PM

Lynn,

You should only have an inverter if you have a residential reefer. That inverter is pretty much the minimum to run the reefer. To boondock you will need a decent size battery bank (4 or 6 6v golf cart batteries wired for 12v), a larger inverter 2000 or 3000 watt depending on how much you want to run and then size your solar based on your expected use. You will still need a generator for high use days, cloudy days or when you want to run air conditioning.

The pre-existing wiring will handle around 400 watts if you use low voltage panels or around 600 watts with high voltage panels. Other than wiring and roof connector there is not more to the pre-wire. If you don't have some expertise with wiring and solar, recommend you have someone install it.

03-06-2018, 01:42 PM	#2
AZ Traveler Site Team Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oro Valley Posts: 3,923 M.O.C. #20477	Lynn, You should only have an inverter if you have a residential reefer. That inverter is pretty much the minimum to run the reefer. To boondock you will need a decent size battery bank (4 or 6 6v golf cart batteries wired for 12v), a larger inverter 2000 or 3000 watt depending on how much you want to run and then size your solar based on your expected use. You will still need a generator for high use days, cloudy days or when you want to run air conditioning. The pre-existing wiring will handle around 400 watts if you use low voltage panels or around 600 watts with high voltage panels. Other than wiring and roof connector there is not more to the pre-wire. If you don't have some expertise with wiring and solar, recommend you have someone install it. __________________ Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger 2018 3160RL "Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"