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quote:Originally posted by RickW
You definitely want a pure sine wave. I would suggest 1800~2000 watts. Keep in mind that most ratings on watts are peak.
Personally I went this route for my inverter http://www.wholesalesolar.com/produc...m_ms_2812.html It is spliced in to the electrical line prior to the electrical panel. So when I turn the inverter on I have power to the entire coach. I don't have to run electrical cords. This also replaces my converter with a 4 stage charger.
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I did the same set-up, with the same Inverter/charger, one of the very best, I have been told.
You do want pure sine wave. many devices will work fine without it, but many do not. Don Rowe's site put it better than I can:
http://www.donrowe.com/inverters/inv....html#modified
Keep all batteries the same size and type, new should not mix with old, for charging reasons, and the longest life of the battery bank.
Like Rick said, the charger should be in the Inverter, it will handle the battery bank properly. (Pure sine Inverter/charger)
The set up can be as simple as a inverter powering only one or two circuits, but you will so be plotting on how to expand the system soon.
If you can swing it, AND you will be keeping the trailer, do it right the first time.
Here are links on my system and generator set-up.
BTW, I'm not saying my system is the 'right way' for all, but it is for me. I have not added solar yet, you may want to do it all at once, or in stages, you can get by with the generator for charging until you decide to spend the $$ for the solar.
Good luck!
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