Soon, I will take delivery of my Delta 262RB. Then the journey begins to tweak it to get the most out of the platform for us. One of those tweaks will be some LiFeP04 power, recharged by shore, solar, alternator and portable generator. Using that battery power, I will be able to power the coach through an Inverter when desired. The build will be documented on this thread. Most images will be hosted on my Smugmug account and linked here and I will likely create a Youtube video on the installation.
More to come
OUR CAMPING STYLE
We are not boondockers per se, though from time to time, we do use Harvest Host locations and we do find ourselves camping for a night or two in the driveway of friends. We travel with dogs, so we stop for an extended lunch break every travel day and we like to use what we want and be comfortable during these stops.
OFF-GRID SYSTEM GOALS
(rest breaks on travel days - moochdocking - Harvest Host or other boondocking locations)
INSTALLATION
EXPERIENCE / RESULTS
More to come
OUR CAMPING STYLE
We are not boondockers per se, though from time to time, we do use Harvest Host locations and we do find ourselves camping for a night or two in the driveway of friends. We travel with dogs, so we stop for an extended lunch break every travel day and we like to use what we want and be comfortable during these stops.
OFF-GRID SYSTEM GOALS
(rest breaks on travel days - moochdocking - Harvest Host or other boondocking locations)
- Have the ability to use either of the 2 air conditioners that we need, based on the circumstance
- Have the ability to power all AC power using appliances and devices (though not all at once)
- Have the ability to power and use the TV and related entertainment gear
- Have all my communications, entertainment, home automation and video surveillance gear powered 24/7 and without interruption by powering as much directly (not inverted) via DC power as possible
- SmartPlug 50A Shore Power Inlet (will replace OEM twist-lock inlet)
- 30A Twist-Lock Shore Power Inlet at Pinbox (for use when connected to single-phase power sources)
- Progressive Industries 50A Hardwired Electrical Management System (EMS) with Remote Display
- Victron Quattro 12/3000/2x120 Inverter/Charger
- Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- Victron DC-DC Charger
- Rich Solar 200W/24v Solar Panels
- Big Beard 305 aH LiFePO4 Batteries
- WEN Dual Fuel Inverter-style Portable Generator (plan to plumb into RV propane system)
- Replace original twist-lock 50A power inlet with a SmartPlug 50A power inlet
- Install 30A power twist-lock power inlet to the back of RV. Will be for a portable generator that will be stored and on a rack using the 2" receiver
- Install EMS on shore input ahead of inverter
- Install various circuit protection devices (AC disconnects) as needed
- Install inverter/charger
- Install, bus, fuse and switch batteries
- Install Victron Lynx Distributor for DC busing
- Install Victron Smart Shunt VE.Can for battery monitoring
- Install BlueSea 600A HD Battery Switches after battery busing and ahead of Inverter
- Install various circuit protection items (breakers, fuses)
- Install Victron Orion DC-DC Charger (30A/12V) for alternator charging from tow vehicle (Jeep Wagoneer)
- Install 6 ea Rich Solar 200W / 24V Solar Panels all in series
- Install Victron Smart MPPT Solar Charge Controller
INSTALLATION
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EXPERIENCE / RESULTS
- Travel Days
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- Boondocking / Moochdocking
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- Power Outages
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