[RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?

[Brian Faley]

Hi Jeff,

Just a couple comments to answer your question about Magnum inverters.
See below.
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> Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 06:09:35 -0700
> From: Jeff Clearwater <jeffc at villagepower.com>
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> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?
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> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> Well this one's for me!  Nice to do solar for
> oneself after installing for others my whole life!
> 
> I'm putting together an small RV system in my
> Sprinter Van that will also act as a small mobile
> power platform.  SUGGESTIONS?
> 
> I'm considering the following:   What would be better???
> 
> Batteries:  6 or 8 Optima Blue Tops (12 Volt
> System - possibly 24V) (space is limited - it's a
> 144" Sprinter Van)  - Other sealed alternatives
> you think are better?
> 
> Modules:  2 Sanyo HIP-195BA19s (have already)  &
> 1 undetermined 90-120 watt module (all that will
> fit!)  (Anyone have an extra BP 790 or an
> AE-90HE, AE-120HE??? or other 24" x 48" ish
> module?)
> 
> Charge Control:  OB FlexMax 60  or should I wait
> for the Midnight Classic?  (A Sunsaver MPPT will
> be used for the 100 watt module).  (I'll also be
> dumping extra power to hot water).  Or Apollo if
> I use the Apollo inverter below.
> 
> Inverter:  I'd like to eventually have 120/240 so
> I could build from the RV.  So question is:
> 
> A) One Outback 2012 now and then add another for 240 VAC later OR
> B) Apollo TSE2212  OR
> C) Magnum MS 4024 (in which case I'd have to go
> with a 24V pack and a 24>12 DC>DC for 12V loads)

The Magnum MS4024 is a 120V inverter for AE and mobile applications. The
MS4024AE is a 120/240 split phase inverter for AE applications. 
> 
> Monitoring:  OB Mate (Flexnet?) or (Apollo ASNET if I go Apollo).
> 
> QUESTIONS?
> 
> 1)   Opinions of the Blue Top vs ???
> 
> 2)  Best RV inverter - Outback?  Apollo?  Magnum?
> Experience?  Vibration?  Only the Outback offers
> neutral switching in the transfer switch. (Does
> the Magnum?).

Magnum MS4024 (120V single phase output) has neutral/gnd switching in
the transfer switch of the inverter. It is ETL listed to UL458 (mobile
inverters) AND UL1741.
The MS4024AE is a 120/240 split phase inverter intended for AE use
(non-ground switched) It is ETL listed to UL1741.

  Weight is an issue as well as
> space.

MS4024 4kW inverter 55lbs
> 
> 3)  Charge Control - Is the Classic Shipping?
> 
> Thanks for your time!
> 
> Best,
> 
> Jeff C.
> 
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> Jeff Clearwater
> Village Power Design
> 
> Solar Design Consultation for the Commercial Sector
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Regards,
Brian Faley
Chief Engineer
Magnum Energy, Inc
2211 West Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204
425-353-8833 voice
bfaley at magnumenergy.com
www.magnumenergy.com