Hi, I just ran across your channel via a RUclips search and I'm glad I did. I am now a Subscriber. I don't yet have my Class A RV yet, but I fully intend to use Battleborn's myself when I acquire the rig, I'm going 24 volts and 600 amp hours so I should actually be able to run a mini-split. I'm adding a 24 volt alternator too if I can for charging over the road. Lots of Solar up top to keep things humming along. I love your channel and your concise manner of speaking to us about what you are doing. It's great that you were able to upgrade the Magnum charger/inverter too, lucky break but lots of work I would imagine. I will go to your website now and take a look around. Oh, I'm JohnInTucson here on RUclips. Have a great day!
@@RV4X40com yes, I am going overboard a bit on the battery bank, but since I will be living in the RV full time, I am trying to get around having a genset on the coach by having the 24 volt Alternator in it's place to pick up the slack from the Solar panels. it's going to be ambitious, but we only get one life and I'd like to push my off-grid capability in the RV to the max when it's my turn to do so. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I can't wait!
The wire size is really dependent on length of run. with motors it would be more critical to reduce voltage drop from the source of power to the electric motor. even thought the ampacity of the wire can handle the amperage rating, the voltage drop could be much higher. In the marine world, especially with motors, we aim for less than 10% voltage drop at a minimum. We often shoot for 3-5% for motors if possible. It makes them run faster and draw less amps.
Hi, I just ran across your channel via a RUclips search and I'm glad I did. I am now a Subscriber. I don't yet have my Class A RV yet, but I fully intend to use Battleborn's myself when I acquire the rig, I'm going 24 volts and 600 amp hours so I should actually be able to run a mini-split. I'm adding a 24 volt alternator too if I can for charging over the road. Lots of Solar up top to keep things humming along. I love your channel and your concise manner of speaking to us about what you are doing. It's great that you were able to upgrade the Magnum charger/inverter too, lucky break but lots of work I would imagine. I will go to your website now and take a look around. Oh, I'm JohnInTucson here on RUclips. Have a great day!
Sounds like a plan. You will have a massive battery bank with that set up.
@@RV4X40com yes, I am going overboard a bit on the battery bank, but since I will be living in the RV full time, I am trying to get around having a genset on the coach by having the 24 volt Alternator in it's place to pick up the slack from the Solar panels. it's going to be ambitious, but we only get one life and I'd like to push my off-grid capability in the RV to the max when it's my turn to do so. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I can't wait!
The wire size is really dependent on length of run. with motors it would be more critical to reduce voltage drop from the source of power to the electric motor. even thought the ampacity of the wire can handle the amperage rating, the voltage drop could be much higher. In the marine world, especially with motors, we aim for less than 10% voltage drop at a minimum. We often shoot for 3-5% for motors if possible. It makes them run faster and draw less amps.
You are correct.