If you buy a pass through it is a much easier install and needs no additional switches or relays and no remembering....not familiar with sunshine solar I'll have a look at their range..atm I'd guess they rebadge others products but ?
What inverter to go for
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I bought two of the cheapest 3,500w inverters that I could find on Amazon over 4 years ago and both have worked perfectly from day 1. They have been in use 24/7 for most of that time.
My solar chargers and AC chargers are all Victron and I’ve already had to replace 2 of those units under warranty.
It possibly all comes down to luck of the draw.
My solar chargers and AC chargers are all Victron and I’ve already had to replace 2 of those units under warranty.
It possibly all comes down to luck of the draw.
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As I mentioned previously, we have a Renogy 3000w which in conjunction with the Fogstar 300Ah lithium ..... They're now into their fourth year together ...
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Victron do a compact version of the 2000va Multiplus which is a bit narrower.
If you can get one in well worth it, they are big & heavy because of the big toroidal transformer they use to do the job properly.
Note: Victron inverters are rated the correct way in VA not Watts. The Watts an inverter can deliver will vary depending on the power factor of the load.
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To give a balanced view, I'm pretty sure Renogy use toroidal transformers as well, certainly in their 3KW inverters. I think they actually help reduce weight as they're a bit lighter than LC transformers, but obviously offer better efficiency.
If you have the space and weight allowance (and the funds) for Victron, especially if you have other Victron products, then it's a no brainer as they are very good and have proven themselves to be reliable. However, the offers from the likes of Renogy et al are pretty good value for money and are unlikely to start blowing things up.
If you have the space and weight allowance (and the funds) for Victron, especially if you have other Victron products, then it's a no brainer as they are very good and have proven themselves to be reliable. However, the offers from the likes of Renogy et al are pretty good value for money and are unlikely to start blowing things up.
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Here is a Sunshine Solar 1200 watt and a 280 Ah lithium under a Ducato seat.
Just had a look at sunshine solar reviews 30% are 1 star however this means 70% are 5 star and the assumption that unhappy people are more likely to leave a review than happy people ??? They do appear to be very similar to the many mid priced Chinese ones marketed by importers under various names and are more expensive than many (including Renogy)
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As I said they often have sales so should get a decent one under 300.
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Another Victron Vote here
Why not DC-DC charge the batteries and side-step the issue of noisy inverters... and gain some efficiency too?
You can't run a coffee machine from a DC to DC.And would stepping up the 12v to ebikes voltage between significantly more efficient
Not sure you could DC to DC charge the e bike batteries as the 230v chargers manage the charging regime..
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Inverters aren't noisy, generators are though.
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It's probably larger and more expensive than what you need but we got this one recently and it's working well:
www.wiredcampers.co.uk
It's a LF PSW 3kw inverter/charger combo for £400 which handles switching between shore power and battery power including the earth/neutral bond when on battery. You can't beat it for the price if you want those features. The victron equivalent is over £1000. I've tested it with an Ikea double induction hob and it's handled it fine.
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It's a LF PSW 3kw inverter/charger combo for £400 which handles switching between shore power and battery power including the earth/neutral bond when on battery. You can't beat it for the price if you want those features. The victron equivalent is over £1000. I've tested it with an Ikea double induction hob and it's handled it fine.
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Sunshine solar have a sale on some items including 3kw.
If you want an inverter charger this is good value too.
3000W - 12V Pure Sine Wave Sunshine Power Inverter
Sunshine Pure Sine Wave Inverters are suited for sensitive electronic equipment, allowing motors to run faster, quieter and cooler, preventing computer crashes, noises & glitches in monitors, TV, game consoles etc. Convert DC power from your battery into AC power enabling use of electrical...
www.sunshinesolar.co.uk
If you want an inverter charger this is good value too.
2000W -12V Pure Sine Wave Sunshine Power Inverter/Charger C-Series
An Inverter Charger will provide an uninterrupted power supply (UPS). When mains power is available, household appliances draw power directly from the mains power (National Grid) if mains power fails, the unit automatically switches over to an external 12 volt battery source to power connected...
www.sunshinesolar.co.uk
The 2000w Renogy is, @ £399.99 (5% off currently for new customers).
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I've used a 2kw Renogy inverter for a year now, no issues.Hey guys
So im looking to get my Rimor set up for wild camping, Nothing major, But need to be able to charge my ebike and run a Nespresso machine, Ebike charger is small draw at only 4.0ah
Ive obviously been looking at Victron but then recently got told about the below which are significantly cheaper
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Renogy offers high-performance solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters, and complete off-grid power systems. Ideal for home backup, RVs, camping, and sustainable living. Shop reliable solar energy solutions and achieve energy independence today! - Renogy EUeu.renogy.com
Anyone any thoughts?
Cheers in advance
Often cheaper from other suppliers...Google or ebay
Another decent name Edecoa (eBay)
I'm not too bothered about the charger side as I think my Orion XS and 600W of solar should keep that side of things happy, and we will only occasionally be on hook-up, so a 2000w inverter with UPS / pass-through is what I'm really after as long as it fits in the hole I have for it!
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before I went large with the victron 48/5000 for a full vehicle setup + methodical conversiton to gasless, in a previous setup, I charged my ebike battery with a cheapo Streetwise 150W jobbie, 30quid or so from toolstation or similar. The ebike charger is a trivial load and doesn't care about square wave inverter. If the only other requirement is coffee machine... think about other ways of making coffee? personally I use coffee bags when motorhoming, for the convenience.
Edecoa 2,000 watt pure sine wave is what I've been running for a year and a half now with no issues, cost £180 iirc.
I bought it after it being recommended on here.
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Yes we dont have a mains charger just rely on solar and b2b
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I had a Streetwise 300 watt inverter fail after 6 months.
It was replaced under warranty and the replacement failed after 13 months, 1 month out of warranty
The biggest load that had been put on either one was 80 watts and normally only 30-40 watts.
Replaced it with a Sunshine Solar 300 watt inverter which is still going strong 2 years later.
My mains charger was used for 2 nights last year, just to check that the 240v side of the van was working ok.
Like you solar and B2B covers my charging needs.
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