Post by hammy on Jul 24, 2024 20:58:45 GMT -8
Our 58 Shasta was partially restored by the PO and currently has 30A AC shore power as its only source. Initially I considered wiring in a DC system that could supplement our lights and low power needs while off-grid.
However i have an Ecoflow solar generator that i would like to use for a power source to plug into the AC. I would like to install a transfer switch so that I can swap between exterior shore power and the solar generator that will be stored in the cabin (so it won’t get damaged by moisture or temperature outside) without running an extension cord. Looks like people do this in boats pretty often. In my mind, it seems simpler than running all new wire behind the paneling and installing new fixtures to accommodate the DC system.
Has anyone done anything like this that could share some advice? Or am I overthinking it, and is a DC system install not as hard as it sounds?
However i have an Ecoflow solar generator that i would like to use for a power source to plug into the AC. I would like to install a transfer switch so that I can swap between exterior shore power and the solar generator that will be stored in the cabin (so it won’t get damaged by moisture or temperature outside) without running an extension cord. Looks like people do this in boats pretty often. In my mind, it seems simpler than running all new wire behind the paneling and installing new fixtures to accommodate the DC system.
Has anyone done anything like this that could share some advice? Or am I overthinking it, and is a DC system install not as hard as it sounds?
