brockm11
New Member
Hello! My wife and I just purchased a 2024 Reflection 298bh fifth wheel. It comes with the Inverter Prep which is just the orange Romex wires that power the outlets and microwave. To help future proof the electric load with a growing family, I plan on getting a 3,000w inverter and two 230ah 12v lithium batteries. The "simplest" solution seems to be to keep our existing Progressive Dynamics 60amp converter/charger and just adding the inverter and automatic transfer switch. I've hear plenty of glowing reviews for the Victron MultiPlus-II which would come with the converter/charger, inverter, and transfer switch all in one but a little pricey at over $1,000. And if I did go with the Victron MultiPlus-II, would I just ignore the orange Romex inverter prep wiring altogether? Victron's documentation says "Any 240 V loads will therefore be supplied only when the MultiPlus is supplied by a split phase AC source. This prevents heavy loads such as water heaters or 240 V air conditioners from discharging the battery" which makes it sound like I would be safe just ignoring the inverter prep wiring and wouldn't have to worry about accidently turning on the AC when using the inverter.
Does anyone have any recommendations on replacing the stock converter/charger to get an all-in-on solution, or to just add the inverter and transfer switch separately? We have the stock 370W solar panels and 60a controller as well if that changes anything with the suggestions.
I am not an electrician by trade, but I am very handy and plan on doing the install myself.
Also, we plan on doing a mix of boondocking and campsites with power. I do bring my generator when boondocking which can help recharge the batteries, but it's nice to use the microwave and outlets without having to run the generator every time.
Does anyone have any recommendations on replacing the stock converter/charger to get an all-in-on solution, or to just add the inverter and transfer switch separately? We have the stock 370W solar panels and 60a controller as well if that changes anything with the suggestions.
I am not an electrician by trade, but I am very handy and plan on doing the install myself.
Also, we plan on doing a mix of boondocking and campsites with power. I do bring my generator when boondocking which can help recharge the batteries, but it's nice to use the microwave and outlets without having to run the generator every time.