Does Go Power AE-6 System Include an Inverter?
Updated 06/04/2021 | Published 06/03/2021
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Our camper is on our property with no electricity and we want to boondock. Running the A/C is a necessity. The camper is a 2009 26TBSS Wildwood with 30Amp electric. Is this kit enough to power the camper when it draws full load. A/C is on 20 amp breaker. I can put batteries in parallel for 600 amp hours or more if needed, just not sure what I need. Does the kit include an inverter to run the 120V side? If not, 30 Amp @ 120V =3600 watts. Will your 3k watt inverter be enough? Do I need 2 inverters, 2 charge controllers, and 2 battery banks and just split the system and dedicate 1 bank, 1 controller, and 1 inverter to the a/c units? We have guests who bring their camper out also, and it would be nice if they could tap into our solar to run their camper so we dont have to have noisy generator running. What is needed to make that feasible?
asked by: Jon
Expert Reply:
The Go Power # 342-75011 Solar Kit that you referred to does not include an inverter. It collects power, from included solar panels, and charges your trailer batteries. The 12-volt circuits on your existing power center (pictured) are powered by your batteries.
The 120V AC circuits on your power center are powered by either plugging into a campground pedestal (shore power) or plugging into a generator.
You could purchase a stand alone inverter like the Go Power # 34275013 to provide up to 3000 Watts or 25 amps. The inverter will continue to provide power until your batteries are exhausted to a safe discharge level. You will need a skilled RV technician or electrician to wire this into your trailer.
The first thing you need to do is conduct an energy survey and determine how many (and what size) batteries you will need. An air conditioner will deplete batteries quickly. I have included links to articles that will explain how to do a survey and how to decides how many batteries you will need.
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