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Post by flhtci2006 on Dec 9, 2022 23:45:50 GMT -5
So, my 256RKT has the basic solar system and there are some outlets that will give 120V off the inverter. However, some don't, like the microwave. Does anyone know what needs to be done so all 120V outlets will operate off the inverter?
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Post by gwinger on Dec 10, 2022 19:00:35 GMT -5
So, my 256RKT has the basic solar system and there are some outlets that will give 120V off the inverter. However, some don't, like the microwave. Does anyone know what needs to be done so all 120V outlets will operate off the inverter? You would need one BIG inverter and a massive battery bank to run things like microwave, coffee pot, A/C or electric heater. The basic solar will probably only keep the battery charged when only low wattage things are being used, and that would be temporary.
For all the outlets to work, you would have to do a rewire of existing outlets but you still would not have enough power for everything. Easiest solution would be portable generator. Minimum 3500 watts. That would get you close to 30 amps.
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Post by nvguy on Dec 10, 2022 22:13:15 GMT -5
As been said, you will need a huge battery bank and a huge inverter. Also I believe inverters are required to run thru a GFCI, something that would be a pain to do for every circuit.
Short answer: It really isn't practical to wire an entire coach to an inverter.
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Post by flhtci2006 on Dec 10, 2022 23:45:00 GMT -5
Yes, a good battery bank and inverter is necessary. My previous trailer I wired everything to run off the batteries. While not the intended reason, I could run the AC for a little over an hour. Running the microwave, coffee pot and hair dryer was no issue as long as we stayed under 3000 watts which was my inverter size. We just knew to only use one high power item at a time. On this trailer I have the standard 2000 watt inverter and 3 lithium batteries. This inverter should handle a coffee pot, microwave and hair dryer as long as you use them separately.
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bobnmonica
Seasonal RV’er
2020 GMC Diesel Denali Dully, Durango Gold MBQ 382
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Post by bobnmonica on Dec 11, 2022 20:46:24 GMT -5
On the 2021 382MBQ it states all plugs are powered, on the 2020 they are not, only the bathroom, Main TV and kitchen island plugs.
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Mark T
Weekender RV’er
Shorter days ahead
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Post by Mark T on Dec 19, 2022 19:39:12 GMT -5
You could do what you want with a transfer switch. Power into the transfer switch would be shore power and inverter. The switch would use the input that is live and default to shore power if they are both live. Like this - www.etrailer.com/RV-Transfer-Switch/Furrion/F50ATS.html , not that I am recommending this unit, just as an example. Since you already know you will need to keep your simultaneous loads under the inverter rating, you would be good to go. Also, you would want to turn off the converter when running your coach on the inverter. Otherwise your battery will run the inverter, the inverter will power the convertor, and the converter will try to charge the battery. This will be very inefficient and the battery will be depleted quickly. I believe that generally on KZ's the convertor is not on its own breaker. So you would want to add a new breaker and move the converter power to the new breaker so that you can turn it on/off. Also, make sure fridge is on gas not auto, or the fridge will use a bunch of power you might not be expecting. |
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Post by flhtci2006 on Dec 19, 2022 22:28:40 GMT -5
Thanks Mark.
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