Great video, thanks for the shout out. Awesome set up, I like automatic transfer switches

Anytime you fish wire when you pull your new wire go ahead and pull a PC of paracord or small line with it. That way if you ever need to pull for anything else you already have a feeder line in place.

good idea leaving extra wire in case you have to remove it. I'm with you on making things easy.

Great vid. I’m doing a very similar setup and glad I found your install.

@GimpyCamper

11 күн бұрын

Overall I’ve been happy with it but I do wish I used a 3000 watt inverter

I just ran a 12gag extension from the inverter to the rear of the RV and plugged it like normal with the conversion adapter. Yes I still need to shut off the bigger draws Ac, Fire place and the microwave. But it works like a charm thanks for the video

On your next gen setup, maybe try finding an inverter with an A/C input, then drive that with a Genset. No transfer switch necessary, and also you can save quite a bit of fuel in the Genset. The A/C input would drive the loads for the camper and also charge your batteries at the same time. Happy Camping !

Ok thank you so much for this video!! I plan to put solar on my 40’ Open Range but I currently have an onboard generator, and I even have an inverter to power the residential fridge while I’m driving, but I’ll need to purchase a larger inverter to power the rest of the rv. I figured there was a way to work around buying all sorts of expensive devices and switches. But I haven’t found a video that explains it like you do. New subscriber!!

@GimpyCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Nice video Barratt! Wiring is often very complicated. 😬 We feel your pain over here on SV Ohana 🤪

Excellent video, Barrett. Going to start this project soon. Your instruction will be very helpful. Thanks! Peace.

@GimpyCamper

Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite mods so far… the rv is in the shop and I can see what they are doing lol

@GimpyCamper

Жыл бұрын

I thought this was on my blink doorbell lol… but I like this one too

We think alike! Great video.

Good advice on not running the converter from the inverter.

I’ve always wondered how one would fish the wires in a rig. You did a great job explaining it. This was quite the project! How much time did it take you to set it all up?

@GimpyCamper

2 жыл бұрын

It was 2-3 days

@NursingOurTravelBug

2 жыл бұрын

@@GimpyCamper that’s not too bad, all things considered. Thanks for sharing!

I'm in the same boat trying to figure things out I'm adding a complete solar system to my slide in truck camper. And I was wondering how to use the RVs existing system I was wondering if I could any field system in place which had an AGM battery. And then add solar with lithium on the side. I just wish I had a better idea on how to connect the new transfer switch to the existing.

@GimpyCamper

10 ай бұрын

I think it would be better to replace the AGM and only have one type of battery. It should be possible with a battery selector but your charging parameters are different for the two types of batteries. Just asking for headaches I think. I’d also go for some type of manual switch as that’s the main problem I’ve ran into is the transfer switch failing out when a heavy load is applied

What model inverter did you use?

@GimpyCamper

2 жыл бұрын

The 2000 watt Renogy pure sine. Part of me wishes I would have just bit the bullet for a victron multiplus though

@BoGoulet

2 жыл бұрын

@@GimpyCamper I would really prefer an integrated transfer switch in the inverter that would support my 4k gas generator.

99% of the CPAPs out there are 12v, just instal 12v outlets in the camper.

@GimpyCamper

Жыл бұрын

And 98% of those want way too much for the 12 volt adapter plug, but yes, I have one now