I want to run this:
https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/climate/air-conditioners/air-conditioners-for-rvs/dometic-penguin-ii-_-20782#specifications
It's a roof-mount AC that draws about 1400W or 12amps@120v
And I *ONLY* want to run that.
In fact, my plan is to disconnect it from the existing service and run it (dedicated) to the array/battery bank.
I'm thinking I over-engineered this, but I've spec'd out 3 panels at 335W each. 9amps and VOC@40v (I have the roof space)
Run all three in series to a bank of 4 L16s (Trojan L16RE-B 6v) connected in series.
From the batteries to a 24v inverter .. 4000w (Magnum Energy MS4024)
Not sure about the charge controller, It's only going to need to handle about 10amps in at 120v max. However, it should also have a heavy charge output to keep those 4 L16's topped off?
The weight/space isn't a problem. It's all going into the garage of a 2016 Thor 37RB, which is spec'd to hold 2800lbs!
I'm not planning to touch the existing coach battery system. It'll continue to do what it does. The PV system is only for one of the 2 roof-tops when boondocking and I'm fine also using it when at a campground, even though I might have full hook ups.
QUESTIONS:
1. Looks like I could run that AC unit 24hrs on a cloudy day with a full charge. Do you agree?
2. What charge controller would you select?
3. I don't need a big 4000w inverter, but to go from 2kw to 4kw is only $100. So why not do it??
4. All inverters seem to have a built in charger. I doubt I'd ever use it? Wasn't even planning to connect it to the shore circuit.
5. Is this system so huge that I should consider running both ACs? I figured I should't anyway - for redundancy reasons..
I have an Onan 5500w, but it sucks! Thor wont replace it and it has been in the shop 4 times. They replaced the fuel pump, filter, controller board, ignition coil and plugs. It runs for roughly 30 minutes, starts hunting and then shuts down. It cranks but won't start for a couple hours and then the whole cycle starts over again. Screw generators! I've had it with them!
Oh and screw Thor too
Thanks!
Lance
https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/climate/air-conditioners/air-conditioners-for-rvs/dometic-penguin-ii-_-20782#specifications
It's a roof-mount AC that draws about 1400W or 12amps@120v
And I *ONLY* want to run that.
In fact, my plan is to disconnect it from the existing service and run it (dedicated) to the array/battery bank.
I'm thinking I over-engineered this, but I've spec'd out 3 panels at 335W each. 9amps and VOC@40v (I have the roof space)
Run all three in series to a bank of 4 L16s (Trojan L16RE-B 6v) connected in series.
From the batteries to a 24v inverter .. 4000w (Magnum Energy MS4024)
Not sure about the charge controller, It's only going to need to handle about 10amps in at 120v max. However, it should also have a heavy charge output to keep those 4 L16's topped off?
The weight/space isn't a problem. It's all going into the garage of a 2016 Thor 37RB, which is spec'd to hold 2800lbs!
I'm not planning to touch the existing coach battery system. It'll continue to do what it does. The PV system is only for one of the 2 roof-tops when boondocking and I'm fine also using it when at a campground, even though I might have full hook ups.
QUESTIONS:
1. Looks like I could run that AC unit 24hrs on a cloudy day with a full charge. Do you agree?
2. What charge controller would you select?
3. I don't need a big 4000w inverter, but to go from 2kw to 4kw is only $100. So why not do it??
4. All inverters seem to have a built in charger. I doubt I'd ever use it? Wasn't even planning to connect it to the shore circuit.
5. Is this system so huge that I should consider running both ACs? I figured I should't anyway - for redundancy reasons..
I have an Onan 5500w, but it sucks! Thor wont replace it and it has been in the shop 4 times. They replaced the fuel pump, filter, controller board, ignition coil and plugs. It runs for roughly 30 minutes, starts hunting and then shuts down. It cranks but won't start for a couple hours and then the whole cycle starts over again. Screw generators! I've had it with them!
Oh and screw Thor too
Thanks!
Lance