Got some advice from these forums, build threads, build sites, and a friend that does solar installs in the PNW (http://www.freedomvans.co/)
I think I have a pretty solid wiring diagram and I think I know what I'll be doing, but I have a few questions
1) How big does the wiring have to be to the DC fuse panel? Should I be using #4 ?
2) I thought about using the Xantrex Transfer Relay for shore power, but then I would still be relying on batteries for DC power. With the NOCO AC Charger, I should be able to just run everything off the batteries and keep the batteries topped up if I'm on shore power. Does that sound like a good idea?
3) With the Xantrex inverter, is it ok to just split one of the outputs into 2 AC outlets vs dealing with separate breakers here? I'll be powering a small microwave and a electric kettle (not at same time) off the inverter. Also wanted to have an outlet in the garage just in case I wanted a small air compressor or something. And lastly, I'll have a regular power strip running off the other outlet for when I need to charge the laptop or anything else.
Any other inputs/critique on what I plan on doing?
I think I have a pretty solid wiring diagram and I think I know what I'll be doing, but I have a few questions
1) How big does the wiring have to be to the DC fuse panel? Should I be using #4 ?
2) I thought about using the Xantrex Transfer Relay for shore power, but then I would still be relying on batteries for DC power. With the NOCO AC Charger, I should be able to just run everything off the batteries and keep the batteries topped up if I'm on shore power. Does that sound like a good idea?
3) With the Xantrex inverter, is it ok to just split one of the outputs into 2 AC outlets vs dealing with separate breakers here? I'll be powering a small microwave and a electric kettle (not at same time) off the inverter. Also wanted to have an outlet in the garage just in case I wanted a small air compressor or something. And lastly, I'll have a regular power strip running off the other outlet for when I need to charge the laptop or anything else.
Any other inputs/critique on what I plan on doing?
