inverters

I forgot to add we've got 480ah of batteries and 500w of solar to charge it in the Oka.

Now others please note.

This bloke is running a heavy inverter, but he has batteries bigger than the fridges most of us carry and weigh more than an out of condition football player.

Oh and the zantrax inverter is probably worth more than a good used comadore.

And he will be a bit carefull how he uses it.

If you are going to play this game.... ya cant fiddle about.

cheers

Remember though we are in a small motorhome in the Oka and it isn't really camping as such.
Generators are a PITA and are banned in lots of NP's etc, require fuel etc where solar is silent, never wears out and in our setup is the ONLY source of charging for the batteries which do weigh around 120kgs.
The inverter cost about the same as a 2k gennie.

HI
Quote" Just friendly advice to look at your options and not get drawn into the technology just because it is there.
Regards
Serendipity [end quote]

That is the best advise so far!!

This craze for inverters without looking at the real need, the size of the battery bank & recharging requirements ,the risks of 240v ,etc , seems to be getting out of hand.
The first question anyone should ask of themselves is " DO I REALLY NEED ONE"???
Or is it simply getting caught up with sales spiel & the false believe you cannot be without one

Most devices /appliances that can sensibly used with the limitedbattery power available are available in 12v
Much more efficient on energy use[less conversion losses],safer

If you do decide to buy such a high power inverter then you should seriously consider having it correctly , permanently wired into the van 240v system so that you have a fully operational RCD[safety switch]

[Your safety switch is not functional when the inverter is just plugged into the van wiring]

That work SHALL only be done by a licensed electrician & in accordance with AUS Standard 3001:2008

The common /general practise of plugging into the van via the van power inlet has the potential for faults occurring with the van RCD giving NO PROTECTION against shock

A small inverter with a only ONE class 1 appliance [3pin plug ] connected, is relatively safe , but each additional class 1 devise connected encreases the risk of a potentialy deadly fault developing with NO RCD protection

Multiple class2 appliances [2pin plug] can be connected with a high degree of safety

But remember no system using 240v can be 100% safe

Peter