Recommended Charge Converter and Transfer Switch for Solar Panels and Shore Power

Updated 03/01/2021 | Published 02/25/2021

Question:

Little bit different application, but I have a utility bed truck I am turning in to a tailgate/cook out vehicle. I want to be able to power both AC TV and E-fireplace and DC Car Stereo off a Solar Power system and 2 or 3 100ah batteries. When the sun is not available or not generating enough I would like to be able to charge the batteries and run with shore power. Would this device connected to the batteries allow me to do that? I am going 100 amp because the stereo alone could pull up to 65 amps if we are really pushing it. Go Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger - 12V - 100 Amp Go Power RV Converters 34266912 etrailer.com Also would I need to have some sort of transfer switch to take solar out of line when I switch to shore power? Thanks!

asked by: Kevin H

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger part # 34280055 is my recommendation for an all-in-one unit that can take input from AC and convert this to DC for charging batteries as well as switching from solar to shore power when needed. The transfer switch is automatic as well so there will be no need to manually flip switches. It can also be used as an inverter for powering AC accessories with DC batteries.

expert reply by: Conner L