I installed two 200W solar panels, 552Ah lithium batteries, 2000W inverter, SoftstartRV on the front AC, 60A DC-DC charger (for backup if not carrying the portable generator).
Runs TV, Dish satellite, Wally, Nintendo, microwave, Nespresso. RV fridge on propane. We are usually charged up by afternoon.
I have tested running the front AC (with the SoftstartRV) on the batteries with the 2000W inverter. It works BUT, if running at night you will need about 1000Ah of batteries. I would recommend if running the AC to use a generator.
If I was doing it again I would use unistrut rails on the roof, then mount the panels to the rails.
By using rails you can be sure every rail mounting screw goes into a rafter stud.
Also I would get a 3000w inverter.
If you want to go all in, get a Victron Multiplus ii.
Converter, inverter, Transfer switch, MPPT, DC-DC charger all in one.
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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