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If I keep my existing motorhome (auto trial scout 2005) next year I will need to kit it out with both Solar Panels and an inverter.
Where would be the best place to fit the inverter? and solar controller
The inverter could go outside in the side locker very near the batteries so a good short cable run, but it’s not totally weather proof there. Could it suffer from frost damage?
It could also go into the top part of the wardrobe but the trauma heater unit is under that and as it gets hot at times, it could pick up too ambience temperature from the back of the heater.
The wardrobe would be a good place for the solar controller because it would hide the wires easy. A remote display unit could be positioned next to the hab door for readings
The locker under the bed next to wardrobe would be the next shortest run for 12 volt cables from the battery
The locker on the far side (near gas bottle hatch but inside) would be the longest 12 volt cable run, but this area would be closer to the mains input if I decide to go for auto power change over relays
As above for the other dinette locker but it houses the water heater
Where would be the best place to fit the inverter? and solar controller
The inverter could go outside in the side locker very near the batteries so a good short cable run, but it’s not totally weather proof there. Could it suffer from frost damage?
It could also go into the top part of the wardrobe but the trauma heater unit is under that and as it gets hot at times, it could pick up too ambience temperature from the back of the heater.
The wardrobe would be a good place for the solar controller because it would hide the wires easy. A remote display unit could be positioned next to the hab door for readings
The locker under the bed next to wardrobe would be the next shortest run for 12 volt cables from the battery
The locker on the far side (near gas bottle hatch but inside) would be the longest 12 volt cable run, but this area would be closer to the mains input if I decide to go for auto power change over relays
As above for the other dinette locker but it houses the water heater