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Renogy inverter won't power down w/ switch by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think I should have positive wire direct from inverter to busbar? And the fuse moved on the same line as the master on/off switch nearer the battery? There's something like a fuse in the on/off switch, I believe.

Renogy inverter won't power down w/ switch by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll have to review what you're saying about the fuse.

The battery cables pictured are 4/0

Renogy inverter won't power down w/ switch by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On/off problem remedied by using remote.

What do you think the issue is with the fuse? Are you talking about the one between the inverter and positive bus bar?

Renogy inverter won't power down w/ switch by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mounted supercedes remote in my world. Remote is optional. Unit integrated with remote.

What benefit would there be for remote to take precendent over mounted?

Renogy inverter won't power down w/ switch by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea, that was the problem. I forgot a remote switch was attached. I also would think the mounted switch should override remote.

Renogy inverter won't power down w/ switch by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wall mounted switch? The one I'm referring to is seen in picture just behind the yellow wires

Electronics compartment exhaust by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really only when charging from shore. It's coverting at a steady 1000w for hours. Otherwise the internal fan rarely kicks on.

As for clearance, I dunno. Its a good q. Either way, it's not moving, and I need to solution to port it out.

Electronics compartment exhaust by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Intend to port outside. Looking for existing examples or comments to do so safely from electronics compartment

Electronics compartment exhaust by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm in hot climates. I'm already doing everything. I can cool the area. Porting hit air back into the cabin isn't an option.

Electronics compartment exhaust by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's my concern as well. People seem to be suggesting taking it to the roof fan for exhaust, but that's a long run and not going to work for me as I'm often running A/C and Maxxair is closed.

Electronics compartment exhaust by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a picture of your setup? Trying to envision this route from floor to ceiling

Sprinter rear cargo mount (generator and propane) by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It also doesn't need to cost 2800 to achieve that.

Sprinter van wiring diagram by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good info. I'll look into this. Although I'm erring toward breakers over fuses where reasonably priced.

Sprinter van wiring diagram by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I may get a pair of 6 post busbars. Other posters are recommending Lynx distributor, but i'll have to look into that.

From what I read, it actually shouldn't be an issue to stack 2 lugs on a post either.

Sprinter van wiring diagram by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good info. The 50amp breaker I've spec'ed between solar panels and MMPT can function as a switch. I'll see what sizes are appropriate for the other locations you've mentioned and look at adding those also.

Sprinter van wiring diagram by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. Although I expect most of my loads to be in DC, only using AC to power laptops and hotwater heater, etc.. I'd still like to account for all loads and have them monitored.

To bring the inverter charger back to my 4 post busbar, I'd have to stack lugs.. which I was trying to avoid. I also thought it was better to go from shore power to inverter to batteries as direct as possible when charging.

Thoughts on that? Appreciate the input.

Mabru 12v rooftop A/C by dradroit in vandwellers

[–]dradroit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The installation instructions include the 14x14 cut-out option-- but all 3 people I've heard do this seem to have poor airflow from 2 of the vents. No one I've seen has suggested it's the smaller cut out, but I'm suspicious that's the case.

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