We added 2400W of Solar to this 5th Wheel RV! (Full Battery/Inverter/Solar Installation)
October 8, 2023 · 1h 2m · 139K views
What this video covers
A 42-foot fifth-wheel RV receives a 24-volt electrical system upgrade featuring 2,400 watts of solar capacity.2:17 The installation utilizes a Victron MultiPlus 2X120 inverter-charger, a SmartSolar MPPT 250-85 charge controller, and dual Orion DC-DC chargers for alternator input.13:21 To manage the high solar wattage efficiently, the system uses a 24-volt battery bank, which allows the entire array to connect to a single charge controller.5:44 The installer mounts all primary components onto a pre-wired 3/4-inch plywood backer board before integrating it into the RV’s existing electrical cabinet.6:04 To maintain 12-volt power for high-amperage OEM loads like slide-outs and jacks, the original lead-acid battery remains in place, fed by an Orion 24/12-70 converter.31:28 The installer disables the factory converter to prevent a power-loop feedback and installs an Anderson quick-disconnect connector between the truck and the camper for alternator charging.30:19 Transitioning to a 24-volt architecture reduces component complexity and installation time when integrating large solar arrays into RV electrical systems.
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