Do you know if I can mount the Victron 3000 on it's Back?? this is the only way I have to mount it, otherwise it will have to live under my table ON THE WALL... not where I want it...
Note to public, do not use wiring diagram in this video, the link Jared posted here (to 2/14/21 posted video) has his improved design which has less jumpers on the manual switch and constant power on 1 leg when rotating the switch.
Great stuff Jared, installing this exact setup this weekend. Just ordered through your storefront. 1 question. Do you need to manually turn the switch to position 1 to use onboard generator the same as ypu would for shore power?
@@AllAboutRVs Jared -- would you have any idea on how one locates an "RV Electrician?" I was told last week, by my dealer who sold me my TT, that they would not build me a battery setup like this because of liability/fire hazard. I know that's not correct, but I'm having a heck of a time locating an electrician who will do this kind of work on my TT.
Great job Jerred! I use the same switch in a much simpler mode where I use it to allow a 4000watt inverter power my entire RV. Mode 1- normal 50 amp service feeing the circuit breaker panel, inverter circuit breaker (this is the inverter power input which feeds the circuit breaker panel) is disconnected from panel. Mode2- the 50 amp inputs from shore power are disconnected, the circuitbreaker panel 50 amps inputs are bridged, the 20 amp circuit breaker from the inverter is engaged and the AC to DC charger converter circuit breaker is disconnected. Its a super simple setup for people with a inverter that want to power their entire RV or connected to generator/shore power as normal. Contact me if you happen to be interested in a schematic to put on your web site.
Hi Jared. I have been solo rving for 20 years now. I'm a single woman I live in a 25 foot Class C. And it is a 2000 year model. I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I don't understand the whole thing about solar and why you need solar. I don't understand anything about this extra inverter. I had a 32 amp I called it the controller box but I guess it's an inverter I really don't know. But I had to change to a 55 amp because I just needed to do that. This is the way I roll. I just go wherever and every other day I turn on my generator charge my house batteries and that's it. I've been doing it this way for 20 years and I've never ever run into a problem. My fridge always stays on my hot water heater works perfectly everything works. Why is the simple method that I use looked down upon? I'm always seeing you or other channels needing to improve everything but I'm not sure why. Is there something that I'm not getting? All I know is every other day turn on the generator for a few hours charge my batteries and go with it. I am never plugged in to shore power. I am always boondocking. Thanks for all your videos I watched them even if I don't understand them.
Thanks. We definitely don't look down on your style of RVing and boondocking. Everyone enjoys different ways to get out there and enjoy RVing regardless of upgrades or RV. I personally don't mind using the generator to charge up the batteries but I also enjoy filling up the batteries from solar and having a system that the family can use with out me limiting all that they can do while we are boondocking especially with teenage boys and my wife. Thanks for watching, maybe we will see you on the road some day.
Thanks for the detailed video. I was able to install the MultiPlus 12/3000 and the manual phase switcher today in a 2016 dynamax fk36. I made all the wire cuts required to insert the SPS when supplies become available. I have a full round of testing tomorrow.
Just what I needed! I've been running my Victron Quattro 5000VA through a SPS for three years. Today, Jul 18, 2024, I find that AM Solar is no longer in business. Last year AM Solar told me that SPSs were built to order should I need a replacement. The SPS was the one part of my system that I've had a concern with over its availability should it ever fail. I'm now ordering the parts from your list to keep on hand in case I ever have to pull out the SPS.
I want to thank you for the information. I've just purchased the victron multi plus and the manual switch as you have shown. (Auto switch not available right now). Using your diagram provided which is a great help. I also purchased a 30 amp victron dc to dc charger to to charge batteries while travelling. I will install cables from the engine compartment back to the box with an anderson connector to plug in the 5th wheel. Next purchase is the lithium batteries. Battleborn would be nice but they don't have free shipping to Canada. Got to do a bit more research. Thanks again.
Thank you so much! I just purchased an Multiplus and 3 BB batteries and I'm trying to layout how to make all this work. I've seen what you've done for KYD and your stuff. This is a perfect solution for me and great timing. :-) Free steak and beer if you want to do and install. ;-) I'd pay a consulting fee as well. :-)
Great video! I plan to get an RV as soon as I can after I get my Cybertruck and I plan to upgrade the electrical system significantly and I appreciate this video to help with that!
@@seeking70 I ended up getting the cart before the horse so to speak and I purchased an RV shortly after making this comment and I already retrofitted it with a robust electrical system which I've documented on my UA-cam channel. Then the Cybertruck was delayed so I purchased a gas truck to get by in the meantime. Then the Cybertruck began deliveries and not only is it way more expensive and the range is way less, it also doesn't have the 6th seat option that we require. It looks like we're going to be using our gas truck significantly longer than originally anticipated unfortunately. Now I'm just waiting impatiently for an EV or hybrid truck that can seat our family of 6.
@@seeking70There's a playlist on my channel of just the RV retrofit videos. There's a mixture of videos on my channel about electric vehicle road trips, electric bikes, trips in our RV etc...
It made me dizzy, but this was very helpful. I'm dealing with wiring a plain old 2000 watt inverter into our 30 amp system with a manual transfer switch after the installed ATS. I don't intend to power the AC unit, but there are some loads on different breakers that I want to access.
Jared, can't thank you enough for all you do for the community. You are amazing and I hope we get to meet on the road one day. I'm going to try this installation next week with 4 Lion batteries. Any way I could pick your brain with a few questions? I'm a little confused on how this works (manual switch) in a no power coming in situation. Thanks a million in advance for your time sir!
This was a great video, complimenting your previous videos! I love how detailed you are in your descriptions. We received our Lion batteries last week using your discount code. Thanks!! Waiting on a few more parts and then the install begins. We will be adding this manual transfer switch to our system now too. Looking forward to not having to choose which leg to power. 👍
Outstanding presentation of the information. I currently have a Victron Hybrid inverter for a 30amp RV, which was fairly eas to wire. and will probably upgrade to a 50 amp RV so this is very helpful.... I love Victron equipment.
This is a great idea. I install lots of SPS for customers but this is a way cheaper What would happen if someone forgot the switch in position 2 and plugged in shore power. Or turned the inverter on and left in position 1?
I leave the inverter on in position 1 and has no effect on the operation of the RV because of the switch built into the MultiPlus . If left in position 2 when connected to a 50 amp service everything will work but you would be limited to 50 amps and not have the available 100 amps (50 per leg) if you draw more than 50 the breaker at the shore panel would trip and remind you to switch to position 1.
SPS phase converter took a dive this summer. Not to blame them, we took a lighting strike near the house and I had left the coach plugged in. For the folks thinking about it. They are sending me a new phase coveter with a few questions asked. I am putting the switch in this week. I wanted to use a switch when I was putting in the inverter. Wish I could have found this info last year. Thanks again. I like to have it in line with the SPS to use the SPS and have that for a emergency backup. Jared. Looking for a better way to safely stack 12 battle Born battries in my coach. I had a friend help me last year. He boxed up 4 in a box (3 wooden boxes). They are on there sides and relatively compact. I like to take them out and stack them upright. I saw an installation with them stacked in two layers with what looked like an aluminum sheet the middle. Had to be insulated? Any ideas are welcome.
quick question I figure you know the answer to. I also have a 50A service RV. I am wanting to install a similar manual transfer switch. I bought a LW28-63/4 switch that is rated @ 63A. the question, as you stated in your video, you actually have two 50A legs So would I be ok with the 63A switch or should I have bought a 100A switch?? TIA
I have a friend that has a Victron and he has been back to Battle Born with problems 3 or 4 times, plus on the Victron you need a interface and a laptop to make any changes. My 1st choice is the Magnum inverter charger 12v 3000w- rv but that is why there is many choices out there.
It’s great we have choices, if your friend is still having issues have him send me an email. I just helped a friend with some settings from a battle born setup that had his system look like it was shutting down. For any of our normal day to day settings we use the phone app but the first setup for settings we did through the computer interface.
Ahhh. The manual transfer switch. Just got mine last week. Would you do a video on wiring one for 30A and 50A. These switches don’t come with any instructions and hard to find anything on line. For me and a bunch of us out there We know when We want to run the inverter vs manually start the gen or on shore power. Auto switching is nice but I want to pick when and what way I’m running power for optimal efficiency and... reliability. Not to mention cost savings. I figured out my switch with a meter and jumper cables. Then to make sure I plan on wiring it to 2 home outlets (plugs) and a light to make sure I have it right. You do a great job and have saved me time and given me knowledge. Keep it up.
Thanks, Yes this video should walk you through on how to set it up on a 50 amp RV. There is a Diagram on the website that shows how to install the inverter in the 30 amp RV, no switch needed. allaboutrvsinfo.com/rv-inverter-setup-how-to-power-it-all-30-and-50-amp/
Thanks again for answering my email questions and for the updated diagram (much better labeling / ID specific items) answered the balance of questions.
This is good info, but would you happen to have a video for doing the hybrid switch on the Sungoldpower 3000-watt charger/inverter? Or can it be done on the sungoldpower unit?
What would happen if you left it in position 1 while plugged into something other than 50amps? If you were plugged into 20-30 amp outlet, doesn't the dog bone distribute the power to both legs?
I have a quick question on Truck Power, how can i keep the ability to charge batteries via running truck while towing? Do I keep those batteries and that circuit ? Is there a diagram on how to keep this (if driving to new battle born batteries). Also, will my alternator be able to take the Amps drawn on the charge or is there another piece of hardware needed to gate that Amp pull? Thanks for the go to videos. Very good info and easy for me to understand
Do you happen to have diagrams like this for wiring an ecoflow delta pro 30a system up to my 50a rv? I plan to use 2 inverters with 2 additional batteries with a voltage doubler. Would a automatic or manual switch be better for this application so I can use my solar for boondocking?
Jared. Great video as always. One question that may seem basic. I noticed you put the battery cut off on the positive leg. Shouldn’t it be on the negative leg? Or should you have a cut off on both legs just to be sure? Thanks
If using an automatic transfer /inverter/charger, whether a victron or go-power, this manual transfer is not necessary, correct? Also if you’re limited to either shore power or a portable generator, because of a single power entry into the the rv EMS , this manual transfer wouldn’t be needed as well? The basic difference between the 50 amp Victron and the Go/power is that the GP unit only has hybrid power on leg one, compared to both legs on the Victron . Am I correct on this? I’m in the midst of planning my solar installation and really appreciate your videos on this and other issues involved with solar/electrical projects. However, just as you think you’ve got an answer, it just generates more questions! Be of good cheer! Thanks again
Jerid, my rig came with a 1000 watt inverter because I have a residential refrigerator. I know I will have to put a bigger inverter in my rig but can you do a video on how to wire more of the plugs, tv etc to the inverter. I’ve upgraded to 2 lithium batteries and plan to put 2 more lithium batteries in the rig. While we are boondocking I just want to be able plug in my coffee maker in the morning, turn on the tv without starting my generator. I hope I didn’t make that to confusing. I have a heartland bighorn 3270rs and the inverter is right by the batteries. Thanks for all the work you do to put out such great videos. Keith
This video might help point you in the right direction for a typical inverter. It has a few options for installing it. ua-cam.com/video/rqrEIKWoMrU/v-deo.html Usually a normal transfer switch will work for you but you would have to disconnect the converter. Also RV with Tito has a video on how he connected his and used a relay to auto disconnect the converter.
Can I Split my shore power (50amp) at a junction box, and sent 1 leg (plus neutral and ground) Directly to panel, and then the other leg (plus neutral and ground) to my inverter / charger? I plan to use a Renogy 2000w I do not need the hybrid feature(yet) Just need to power some outlets from the inverter Is there any safety concerns doing that? No onboard generator, Mine plugs into shore power.
My motorhome has a 7200 watt generator with two 30 amp outputs, which are in phase with each other. Does it make sense to use the SPS in this case. By default, the SPS would only use one of the legs when it senses that L1 and L2 from the automatic transfer switch are in phase. Jumpering, as recommended for smaller generators, of the two together would allow 60 amps, which exceeds the inverter input capacity. With the manual switch, I would only switch to your "position 2" if I were connected to 30 amp or less shore power.
So I am clear, you Victron is taking battery power, when you need it, and sending it to your coach as 50A, 120V power, right? That allows you to have your outlets and AC available when you are boondocking.
Sorry if I missed it in the video but what happens if you are in 30amp mode with your switch and you plug into 50amp service. Isn't your switch bonding those two hot legs? I would think at the least you would pop breakers if not cause damage as well. Just curious. Thanks
Great question, the second leg is isolated in the manual switch so it wouldn’t cross or pop a breaker. The worst that would happen is you draw more than 50 amps on the one leg and then the breaker would trip. It would only trip if you pulled more than 50 amps.
Okay, how much is it total for the upgrade? Most power vs budget on a budget. Do you buy 3 batteries, converter, plus solar panels to beable to get the most power? because that'll be near 5k for the total upgrade.
Jared, thanks once again for an awesome detailed how to. I literally just received my Victron 12/300/120 inverter. I have one, OK more than one... If I have a 30 amp generator, it obviously won't have a red leg. If I use a 50 amp shore cord, how would that work with the ATS? I have received but not used the Progressive 30 amp EMS and TRC 30 amp ATS. Do you recommend I return both and get 50 amp versions? If I stay with the 30 amp setup, If I simply jumper to both legs in the panel to power everything. I won't be pushing limits, ie both AC's.
Hello…I really appreciate your videos and I am very thankful for them! I have a SunGoldPower power inverter. Would you wire it the same way as you did in this video? I only want to use the inverter and shore power occasionally. Thank you!
Hey Jared. Thanks for posting such informative videos. We took your advice last year and installed your $40 switch idea along side a new Victron Multiplus and Battleborn batteries. Everything seemed to go together OK, but we are now having trouble when we plug into “some” power receptacles. When we plug into the place where we store the RV, which is a 15 amp circuit, there is not issues. When we plug into any campground pedestals, whether it’s 15 or 30 amp,and turn on the Multiplus, the pedestal breaker trips every time. We’ve checked each 15 and 30 amp receptacle with a multimeter and they seem to be OK. I think it might be the internal wiring of the $40 switch that is the issue. When I was wiring it up last year there was one wire on your wiring diagram that didn’t match up exactly with the switch numbers and and letters. Is there any other reason you can think of that might be causing this issue? We are on a trip now and would love to get this fixed ASAP. Thanks Dave
If I read the diagram properly, when shore or generator power is available, BOTH the RV converter and the Victron will attempt to charge the battery bank. Doesn’t this cause both chargers to push and pull each other and the charging circuits falsely sensing the state of the battery level? Also, in a boondock situation where you can’t run the generator, such as nighttime, but you still want the Vectron to be an inverter for 120VAC, the RV converter will distribute the 120VAC but also power the 12VDC converter section which also attempts to charge the batteries. So you have sort of a circular power-struggle where the batteries are draining down to power the inverter but the RV converter is trying to recharge the battery bank at the same time. It seems a switch is needed to isolate the connection of the RV converter to the batteries but still let the batteries power all the 12 volt loads when no shore power or generator is on.
When you install the Victron you don’t need the converter anymore. Most people just disconnect it. We left ours unplugged because it is a lithium converter so when we do need to fire up the generator we plug in the converter as well and have the converter and victron charge at the same time, hey can charge together with no problem with our 3 batteries. Having two chargers hey don’t fight each other but charge together because charging isn’t just based on voltage.
Great videos! Appreciate the help you give! Quick question if you could help me with. I have a custom dynamic PD4575K18L power converter that has recently developed an occasional very high pitch noise. It doesn’t do it all the time. Any ideas? Thank you.
I want to use the transfer switch when I turn in position one it will be stuck when I turn position two it will be using the inverter charger that's why I need to contact you and my rv it's only a 30 amp
Well we ran into a problem and I don’t really understand what happened. We have been running this set up since Mar of 21 but last week the load side of my surge protector red line that goes to the inverter burnt up, it smells terrible! Have replaced the surge protector and the the wires between the surge protector band the inverter but need to figure out what may have caused that red hot line to burn up. If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears. I followed the diagrams to the letter. The diagram shown in the video is a bit different on the site.
Hi. Are you available for hire? I'm wanting to put a similar system like this but in a large cargo van conversion. I will use a generator and many lithium batteries. I need the ability to charge the batteries several different ways like by solar, while driving (DC to DC), on a Onan generator, a standard 110 outlet, 50amp plug, or quick charge at an EV charge station. I don't know if I can use multiple methods at once. Also one of my van appliances (dual induction) unfortunately requires a 50amp connection to get full capability of both stove tops. I'm in the process of purchasing the van right now but it will be weeks before it arrives. Could you possibly help me with this build?
Jared, love your videos. Wondered if you could please clarify the part of your video where you show a screenshot of your friend's distribution box with the spliced wires. I assume that is what he used when he pulled his shore power wire in and then split off the black hot leg from the red hot leg and neutral that went to the inverter? What wire gauge did he use when he spliced into the shore power leg? If you could label what came in and out of that box that would be great. Also the wiring diagrams are awesome. Thank you!
Hey Jared, great video. One thing I noticed though... High current system's main *enemy* are connections. If I'm understanding your diagram correctly, when you are in the 50Amp mode, the RED leg is going through two jumpers and three connections in the manual switch. It seems to me it would be much better to wire the RED leg to pin 6 so that in 50Amp mode you just have the one connection going through the switch, and when you are in 30Amp mode, then you are going through the jumpers. Please let me know if I'm misunderstanding the diagram.
Hi Jared, excellent instructions! I just finished my install and am very pleased with the results. On question though. I can't close the junction box the switch goes in. There seems to be no room with the splicers, switch and cables. Is there any trick to this? Thanks!!
It is tricky and can be difficult with the 6 gauge wire. The key is to have those splices tucked out of the way and the wire on the switch positioned so they can bend on the way in. I just did one this week and it is a bear. If you continue to struggle with it you can always add a junction box next to it to try and free up the space in the switch box.
@@AllAboutRVs Thanks Jared. Right now I have a 1/2 inch gap between the switch and the junction box. I bought a larger junction box and will try to move the switch to that.
The exact video I was looking for, right on time. Thanks for clarifying your previous video 👍 If I wanted to only power half of my breaker box with one hot leg, how would you do that? I purchased the same manual transfer switch
Hi Jared. Nice video. I just received the manual switch. When comparing the diagram to the switch your wire diagram shows 2-6-10 on the left and 4-8-12 on the right. The actual switch shows 4-8-12 on the left and 2-6-10 on the right. So do I follow the diagram or the numbers? Thank you.
Ok never minded. I traced it through and understand that black leg from shore is isolated to position one only and position two is inverter only on both legs. Thanks.
Hi.... awesome stuff. Love your channel! I was looking at the diagram for the manual switch and I want to make sure I don’t mix up the wiring codes on the switch. On your 1-3 jumper the orientation on your schematic and the switch match (1 on the left 3 on the right) but on the 2-4 side of the switch they are not matched with the the diagram you provide in the video. The 4 is on left side of 2 when looking at the switch but your diagram shows it schematically as the 2 on the left. Can you just confirm that the schematic is just that.... schematically shown but the number are correct? I don’t understand what the switch is doing inside exactly so I want to make sure my switch numbering is still correct. I am using the same BAOMAIN switch. I don’t’ want to find out the hard way I don’t have the exact same setup. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Dan, I had the same issue when I installed Jared’s $40 switch idea last year. We are having electrical issues now and I think it’s related to how the switch was wired. How did you ultimately resolve this numbering issue on the switch?
Amazon offers various sizes for the 3 position switch. IS the 125 amp really necessary or will the 63 amp switch work just as well. Smaller foot print and should fit in the box much better.
The switch in this video is the 63 amp switch. There is one below that I do not recommend but we do have a new video with an update on this setup. ua-cam.com/video/gbKBoIvXNPA/v-deo.html
Hey Jared, we met in cottonwood last year when i was buying a multiplus and installing solar. quick question for you. my SPS has failed already. So now I'm thinking of adding this switch instead. when you switch from 30amp/inverter to 50amp position does the whole RV lose power in the zero position or does half the RV still maintain power from the inverter during the switch?
Hi Bill, yes I remember meeting you. The way the diagram is yes it looses power at the zero position but I plan to change that. On our new RV I made a slight change and now leg 1 never looses power even when switching. It makes it nice for the microwave clock to not reset and for other things like the TV turning on every time we would plug in for power or having the fridge on while we drive. Send me an email at jaredallaboutrvs@gmail.com and I’ll see if I can draw up that change this week and get it to you.
I am personally not ready to add a system to run anything I want off an inverter. But I thought I would add a comment about a friend of mine who did have a complete solar system added and an inverter that would run anything she wanted in her RV. She had the system for years. And it never worked well for her. She was told to turn on inverter when she turned on her solar panels. And her batteries would run down. She had it in to who did the installation a number of times. Nobody seem to figure it out. Only months before she ended up selling the trailer I finally deduced what the problem was. Refrigerator was a Dometic that would run off either propane or 120 V. When plugged into shore power refrigerator would automatically switch to short power from propane. I bet you can see where I’m going. When the fridge sensed 120 V available from the inverter it assumed it had shore power. It switched the refrigerator to 120 V and there was no way the solar system or batteries we’re going to keep up with that refrigerators draw. This was an older trailer. And I don’t know how many trailers have the same option. Mine does. But I hope it might prove helpful to somebody to know about. Nice video.
Dave, I have a 73 Nomad with 120 and gas as well. I read your post 3x and couldn't see the fix to the problem. Can you reiterate please? Thanks, stay well.
@@heatherk8931 If you have put in an inverter to run everything that’s 120 V on your trailer, that is where the problem is. You need to separate the 120 V for the refrigerator from the inverter power. Without going through some wiring shenanigans the easiest way to deal with this is to just unplug the refrigerator from 120 V unless it’s on real shore power.
Jared, for a future video would you consider a poor mans lithium package setup. We are not full timers but would like to be able to boondock some times. I was thinking of purchasing a Bluetti AC200 which has 1700WH inverter and everything built in. This would also allow us to keep the fridge running on AC while driving (gas while parked). My idea would be to use a similar transfer switch like you used but add a Male plug inside the RV. Then i can use leave the Bluetti inside and plugged in with an extension. I could even run a 12V transfer switch for some other items while boondocking. Issue is i need to make sure i don't drive the house battery charger while running the lithium 120V inverter, else i would back feed the std battery. How would you wire this to allow both options? BTW great video.
@@billdorn1053 I got the rotary switch that he suggests. SPS sent me a mechanical unit as a loaner. They are between VER 1 and VER 2 of the ‘silent’ unit. For now I just jumped out the entire inverter. I’ve only gone out twice in the last year and had 50amps at both parks. SPS told me VER 2 is taking longer than appreciated . Should be available this Summer. They agreed it was under warranty and say they will replace it with a new VER 2. I’ll try to wait, but the switch goes in around May they drag their feet any more. Did you call them?? They are not cheap and should do something like they are for me.
@@christopherrasmussen8718 I just ordered this switch and in the mean time they said to use a sharpie pen cap to jam in between the contactors to force it in and bypass the SPS.
Hi Jared, I have been working on my 12 3000 victron and using the diagram that comes up when you click on the link under your video a different diagram comes up than the one in the thumbnail of the link. which is the correct one and how do I get a copy of the one in the thumbnail if thats what I need? Thanks
I have an update video I am working on now for the manual switch that makes it a little better less connections and slightly easier for the jumpers on the switch. Here are the splice connectors I used and it was easier than the other ones I used and no need to do the heat shrink over it afterwards. 3way #6 connection. amzn.to/3cUzXHG 2way #6 connector. amzn.to/3jxxQuL I used one of the 3 way and I would use 2 of the 2 way.
@@AllAboutRVs Thanks for the quick reply Jared. That's exciting about a video update. I'm going to install mine in late March, weather allowing. Do you think your new video will be public by then?
Hey Jared, I really appreciate this video it answered a lot of questions. How many battle born batteries can I hook up to the Victron 3000. I have 2 Victron 3000 and 6 100amp batteries. From your video I’m getting I do not need both Inverters. Is there any Benefit of having the 2 inverters or is it all about the battery bank. Thank you
You really need to dig in to contactors... They're so much cheaper and automatic and you can get UL/IEC listed ones from eaton and reputable companies.
The download for wiring the manual switch at this time doesn't appear to be complete. It is not the same diagram as in the video. You'll need to stop the video and do a screen capture of the wiring diagram for the switch.
Please disregard my comment on the wrong diagram being available. The video has an update which shows that the diagram currently available is correct and much simpler to install
Why don't you wire it so that position one is single phase, one hot leg, and position two is split phase, two hot legs? That bugged me about the last video.
Not a bad idea. In my mind I thought of position 1 as first choice, 50 amp shore connection at 100 amps potential and second position as second choice maxed out at 50 amp potential. It would be easy enough to wire the switch the way you want as well.
UPDATED INSTALL HERE ua-cam.com/video/gbKBoIvXNPA/v-deo.html
Do you know if I can mount the Victron 3000 on it's Back?? this is the only way I have to mount it, otherwise it will have to live under my table ON THE WALL... not where I want it...
Note to public, do not use wiring diagram in this video, the link Jared posted here (to 2/14/21 posted video) has his improved design which has less jumpers on the manual switch and constant power on 1 leg when rotating the switch.
Great stuff Jared, installing this exact setup this weekend. Just ordered through your storefront. 1 question. Do you need to manually turn the switch to position 1 to use onboard generator the same as ypu would for shore power?
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Way over my head. A good reason to hire an RV electrician. Travel safe.
RV Electrician is a great option.
@@AllAboutRVs Jared -- would you have any idea on how one locates an "RV Electrician?" I was told last week, by my dealer who sold me my TT, that they would not build me a battery setup like this because of liability/fire hazard. I know that's not correct, but I'm having a heck of a time locating an electrician who will do this kind of work on my TT.
Very nice for the budget minded, keeps from moving desired systems to one leg in distribution box.
Great job Jerred! I use the same switch in a much simpler mode where I use it to allow a 4000watt inverter power my entire RV.
Mode 1- normal 50 amp service feeing the circuit breaker panel, inverter circuit breaker (this is the inverter power input which feeds the circuit breaker panel) is disconnected from panel.
Mode2- the 50 amp inputs from shore power are disconnected, the circuitbreaker panel 50 amps inputs are bridged, the 20 amp circuit breaker from the inverter is engaged and the AC to DC charger converter circuit breaker is disconnected.
Its a super simple setup for people with a inverter that want to power their entire RV or connected to generator/shore power as normal. Contact me if you happen to be interested in a schematic to put on your web site.
Good setup. I'll make a diagram of it for those that don't want the Power assist Inverter.
Scott Helmann could you send me the schematic for how you have your manual switch wired?
Jmmy Talvacchio - got an email address or a text number? You can send photos on a video comment. Or- you find me on facebook
Hi Jared. I have been solo rving for 20 years now. I'm a single woman I live in a 25 foot Class C. And it is a 2000 year model. I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I don't understand the whole thing about solar and why you need solar. I don't understand anything about this extra inverter. I had a 32 amp I called it the controller box but I guess it's an inverter I really don't know. But I had to change to a 55 amp because I just needed to do that. This is the way I roll. I just go wherever and every other day I turn on my generator charge my house batteries and that's it. I've been doing it this way for 20 years and I've never ever run into a problem. My fridge always stays on my hot water heater works perfectly everything works. Why is the simple method that I use looked down upon? I'm always seeing you or other channels needing to improve everything but I'm not sure why. Is there something that I'm not getting? All I know is every other day turn on the generator for a few hours charge my batteries and go with it. I am never plugged in to shore power. I am always boondocking. Thanks for all your videos I watched them even if I don't understand them.
Thanks. We definitely don't look down on your style of RVing and boondocking. Everyone enjoys different ways to get out there and enjoy RVing regardless of upgrades or RV. I personally don't mind using the generator to charge up the batteries but I also enjoy filling up the batteries from solar and having a system that the family can use with out me limiting all that they can do while we are boondocking especially with teenage boys and my wife. Thanks for watching, maybe we will see you on the road some day.
@@AllAboutRVs thanks Jared for replying to me!!
Happy trails.
Thanks for the detailed video. I was able to install the MultiPlus 12/3000 and the manual phase switcher today in a 2016 dynamax fk36. I made all the wire cuts required to insert the SPS when supplies become available. I have a full round of testing tomorrow.
Just what I needed! I've been running my Victron Quattro 5000VA through a SPS for three years. Today, Jul 18, 2024, I find that AM Solar is no longer in business. Last year AM Solar told me that SPSs were built to order should I need a replacement. The SPS was the one part of my system that I've had a concern with over its availability should it ever fail. I'm now ordering the parts from your list to keep on hand in case I ever have to pull out the SPS.
I want to thank you for the information. I've just purchased the victron multi plus and the manual switch as you have shown. (Auto switch not available right now). Using your diagram provided which is a great help. I also purchased a 30 amp victron dc to dc charger to to charge batteries while travelling. I will install cables from the engine compartment back to the box with an anderson connector to plug in the 5th wheel. Next purchase is the lithium batteries. Battleborn would be nice but they don't have free shipping to Canada. Got to do a bit more research. Thanks again.
Hi Jimmyp, I have two battleborn batteries (purchased on April 2019). probably only have two charge cycles on them. Let me know if your interested.
yep..I am sure this was good info but got lost right after you talked about powering one half of the RV or the other....Thanks
Thank you so much! I just purchased an Multiplus and 3 BB batteries and I'm trying to layout how to make all this work. I've seen what you've done for KYD and your stuff. This is a perfect solution for me and great timing. :-) Free steak and beer if you want to do and install. ;-) I'd pay a consulting fee as well. :-)
Great video! I plan to get an RV as soon as I can after I get my Cybertruck and I plan to upgrade the electrical system significantly and I appreciate this video to help with that!
RVing with the Cybertruck would be so much fun.
@AllAboutRVs and it is almost a reality, 3 years later!
@@seeking70 I ended up getting the cart before the horse so to speak and I purchased an RV shortly after making this comment and I already retrofitted it with a robust electrical system which I've documented on my UA-cam channel. Then the Cybertruck was delayed so I purchased a gas truck to get by in the meantime. Then the Cybertruck began deliveries and not only is it way more expensive and the range is way less, it also doesn't have the 6th seat option that we require. It looks like we're going to be using our gas truck significantly longer than originally anticipated unfortunately. Now I'm just waiting impatiently for an EV or hybrid truck that can seat our family of 6.
@@ElectricTechAdventures I'll have to check your channel.
@@seeking70There's a playlist on my channel of just the RV retrofit videos. There's a mixture of videos on my channel about electric vehicle road trips, electric bikes, trips in our RV etc...
It made me dizzy, but this was very helpful. I'm dealing with wiring a plain old 2000 watt inverter into our 30 amp system with a manual transfer switch after the installed ATS. I don't intend to power the AC unit, but there are some loads on different breakers that I want to access.
Jared, can't thank you enough for all you do for the community. You are amazing and I hope we get to meet on the road one day. I'm going to try this installation next week with 4 Lion batteries. Any way I could pick your brain with a few questions? I'm a little confused on how this works (manual switch) in a no power coming in situation. Thanks a million in advance for your time sir!
This was a great video, complimenting your previous videos! I love how detailed you are in your descriptions. We received our Lion batteries last week using your discount code. Thanks!! Waiting on a few more parts and then the install begins. We will be adding this manual transfer switch to our system now too. Looking forward to not having to choose which leg to power. 👍
Outstanding presentation of the information. I currently have a Victron Hybrid inverter for a 30amp RV, which was fairly eas to wire. and will probably upgrade to a 50 amp RV so this is very helpful.... I love Victron equipment.
This is a great idea. I install lots of SPS for customers but this is a way cheaper
What would happen if someone forgot the switch in position 2 and plugged in shore power. Or turned the inverter on and left in position 1?
I leave the inverter on in position 1 and has no effect on the operation of the RV because of the switch built into the MultiPlus . If left in position 2 when connected to a 50 amp service everything will work but you would be limited to 50 amps and not have the available 100 amps (50 per leg) if you draw more than 50 the breaker at the shore panel would trip and remind you to switch to position 1.
Your the best Jered! Thank you once again, you have a gift!
SPS phase converter took a dive this summer. Not to blame them, we took a lighting strike near the house and I had left the coach plugged in. For the folks thinking about it. They are sending me a new phase coveter with a few questions asked. I am putting the switch in this week. I wanted to use a switch when I was putting in the inverter. Wish I could have found this info last year. Thanks again. I like to have it in line with the SPS to use the SPS and have that for a emergency backup. Jared. Looking for a better way to safely stack 12 battle Born battries in my coach. I had a friend help me last year. He boxed up 4 in a box (3 wooden boxes). They are on there sides and relatively compact. I like to take them out and stack them upright. I saw an installation with them stacked in two layers with what looked like an aluminum sheet the middle. Had to be insulated? Any ideas are welcome.
quick question I figure you know the answer to. I also have a 50A service RV. I am wanting to install a similar manual transfer switch. I bought a LW28-63/4 switch that is rated @ 63A. the question, as you stated in your video, you actually have two 50A legs So would I be ok with the 63A switch or should I have bought a 100A switch?? TIA
I have a friend that has a Victron and he has been back to Battle Born with problems 3 or 4 times, plus on the Victron you need a interface and a laptop to make any changes. My 1st choice is the Magnum inverter charger 12v 3000w- rv but that is why there is many choices out there.
It’s great we have choices, if your friend is still having issues have him send me an email. I just helped a friend with some settings from a battle born setup that had his system look like it was shutting down. For any of our normal day to day settings we use the phone app but the first setup for settings we did through the computer interface.
@@AllAboutRVs I will ask him if they got it working the last time they had hes trailer for 2 weeks in Reno thanks for your help
Ahhh. The manual transfer switch. Just got mine last week. Would you do a video on wiring one for 30A and 50A. These switches don’t come with any instructions and hard to find anything on line. For me and a bunch of us out there We know when We want to run the inverter vs manually start the gen or on shore power. Auto switching is nice but I want to pick when and what way I’m running power for optimal efficiency and... reliability. Not to mention cost savings. I figured out my switch with a meter and jumper cables. Then to make sure I plan on wiring it to 2 home outlets (plugs) and a light to make sure I have it right.
You do a great job and have saved me time and given me knowledge. Keep it up.
Thanks, Yes this video should walk you through on how to set it up on a 50 amp RV. There is a Diagram on the website that shows how to install the inverter in the 30 amp RV, no switch needed. allaboutrvsinfo.com/rv-inverter-setup-how-to-power-it-all-30-and-50-amp/
Thanks again for answering my email questions and for the updated diagram (much better labeling / ID specific items) answered the balance of questions.
This is good info, but would you happen to have a video for doing the hybrid switch on the Sungoldpower 3000-watt charger/inverter? Or can it be done on the sungoldpower unit?
What would happen if you left it in position 1 while plugged into something other than 50amps? If you were plugged into 20-30 amp outlet, doesn't the dog bone distribute the power to both legs?
I have a quick question on Truck Power, how can i keep the ability to charge batteries via running truck while towing? Do I keep those batteries and that circuit ? Is there a diagram on how to keep this (if driving to new battle born batteries). Also, will my alternator be able to take the Amps drawn on the charge or is there another piece of hardware needed to gate that Amp pull? Thanks for the go to videos. Very good info and easy for me to understand
Do you happen to have diagrams like this for wiring an ecoflow delta pro 30a system up to my 50a rv? I plan to use 2 inverters with 2 additional batteries with a voltage doubler. Would a automatic or manual switch be better for this application so I can use my solar for boondocking?
Jared. Great video as always. One question that may seem basic. I noticed you put the battery cut off on the positive leg. Shouldn’t it be on the negative leg? Or should you have a cut off on both legs just to be sure? Thanks
Hi Jared, awesome video! Do you have an amazon link for the splicer, shrink wrap, and 50 amp cable you used? Thanks!!
If using an automatic transfer /inverter/charger, whether a victron or go-power, this manual transfer is not necessary, correct? Also if you’re limited to either shore power or a portable generator, because of a single power entry into the the rv EMS , this manual transfer wouldn’t be needed as well?
The basic difference between the 50 amp Victron and the Go/power is that the GP unit only has hybrid power on leg one, compared to both legs on the Victron . Am I correct on this?
I’m in the midst of planning my solar installation and really appreciate your videos on this and other issues involved with solar/electrical projects.
However, just as you think you’ve got an answer, it just generates more questions!
Be of good cheer! Thanks again
Jerid, my rig came with a 1000 watt inverter because I have a residential refrigerator. I know I will have to put a bigger inverter in my rig but can you do a video on how to wire more of the plugs, tv etc to the inverter. I’ve upgraded to 2 lithium batteries and plan to put 2 more lithium batteries in the rig. While we are boondocking I just want to be able plug in my coffee maker in the morning, turn on the tv without starting my generator. I hope I didn’t make that to confusing. I have a heartland bighorn 3270rs and the inverter is right by the batteries. Thanks for all the work you do to put out such great videos. Keith
This video might help point you in the right direction for a typical inverter. It has a few options for installing it. ua-cam.com/video/rqrEIKWoMrU/v-deo.html Usually a normal transfer switch will work for you but you would have to disconnect the converter.
Also RV with Tito has a video on how he connected his and used a relay to auto disconnect the converter.
Can I Split my shore power (50amp) at a junction box, and sent 1 leg (plus neutral and ground) Directly to panel, and then the other leg (plus neutral and ground) to my inverter / charger? I plan to use a Renogy 2000w I do not need the hybrid feature(yet) Just need to power some outlets from the inverter Is there any safety concerns doing that? No onboard generator, Mine plugs into shore power.
Jared, could one use this manual transfer in place of the main transfer switch? Thanks
My motorhome has a 7200 watt generator with two 30 amp outputs, which are in phase with each other. Does it make sense to use the SPS in this case. By default, the SPS would only use one of the legs when it senses that L1 and L2 from the automatic transfer switch are in phase. Jumpering, as recommended for smaller generators, of the two together would allow 60 amps, which exceeds the inverter input capacity. With the manual switch, I would only switch to your "position 2" if I were connected to 30 amp or less shore power.
So I am clear, you Victron is taking battery power, when you need it, and sending it to your coach as 50A, 120V power, right? That allows you to have your outlets and AC available when you are boondocking.
What software do you use to create those awesome color electrical schematics?
Thank you brother I will be watching more of your video's.
Sorry if I missed it in the video but what happens if you are in 30amp mode with your switch and you plug into 50amp service. Isn't your switch bonding those two hot legs? I would think at the least you would pop breakers if not cause damage as well. Just curious. Thanks
Great question, the second leg is isolated in the manual switch so it wouldn’t cross or pop a breaker. The worst that would happen is you draw more than 50 amps on the one leg and then the breaker would trip. It would only trip if you pulled more than 50 amps.
Okay, how much is it total for the upgrade? Most power vs budget on a budget. Do you buy 3 batteries, converter, plus solar panels to beable to get the most power? because that'll be near 5k for the total upgrade.
Awesome information. Can I do the same with Victron Quatro please ?
Jared, thanks once again for an awesome detailed how to. I literally just received my Victron 12/300/120 inverter. I have one, OK more than one... If I have a 30 amp generator, it obviously won't have a red leg. If I use a 50 amp shore cord, how would that work with the ATS? I have received but not used the Progressive 30 amp EMS and TRC 30 amp ATS. Do you recommend I return both and get 50 amp versions? If I stay with the 30 amp setup, If I simply jumper to both legs in the panel to power everything. I won't be pushing limits, ie both AC's.
Will the go power smart transfer switch work in the situation as well? The AM Solar smart switch is not available until summer?
Hello…I really appreciate your videos and I am very thankful for them! I have a SunGoldPower power inverter. Would you wire it the same way as you did in this video? I only want to use the inverter and shore power occasionally. Thank you!
Hey Jared. Thanks for posting such informative videos. We took your advice last year and installed your $40 switch idea along side a new Victron Multiplus and Battleborn batteries. Everything seemed to go together OK, but we are now having trouble when we plug into “some” power receptacles. When we plug into the place where we store the RV, which is a 15 amp circuit, there is not issues. When we plug into any campground pedestals, whether it’s 15 or 30 amp,and turn on the Multiplus, the pedestal breaker trips every time. We’ve checked each 15 and 30 amp receptacle with a multimeter and they seem to be OK. I think it might be the internal wiring of the $40 switch that is the issue. When I was wiring it up last year there was one wire on your wiring diagram that didn’t match up exactly with the switch numbers and and letters. Is there any other reason you can think of that might be causing this issue? We are on a trip now and would love to get this fixed ASAP. Thanks Dave
If I read the diagram properly, when shore or generator power is available, BOTH the RV converter and the Victron will attempt to charge the battery bank. Doesn’t this cause both chargers to push and pull each other and the charging circuits falsely sensing the state of the battery level? Also, in a boondock situation where you can’t run the generator, such as nighttime, but you still want the Vectron to be an inverter for 120VAC, the RV converter will distribute the 120VAC but also power the 12VDC converter section which also attempts to charge the batteries. So you have sort of a circular power-struggle where the batteries are draining down to power the inverter but the RV converter is trying to recharge the battery bank at the same time. It seems a switch is needed to isolate the connection of the RV converter to the batteries but still let the batteries power all the 12 volt loads when no shore power or generator is on.
When you install the Victron you don’t need the converter anymore. Most people just disconnect it. We left ours unplugged because it is a lithium converter so when we do need to fire up the generator we plug in the converter as well and have the converter and victron charge at the same time, hey can charge together with no problem with our 3 batteries. Having two chargers hey don’t fight each other but charge together because charging isn’t just based on voltage.
what size wire and where i use them
Great videos! Appreciate the help you give! Quick question if you could help me with. I have a custom dynamic PD4575K18L power converter that has recently developed an occasional very high pitch noise. It doesn’t do it all the time. Any ideas? Thank you.
I want to use the transfer switch when I turn in position one it will be stuck when I turn position two it will be using the inverter charger that's why I need to contact you and my rv it's only a 30 amp
Well we ran into a problem and I don’t really understand what happened. We have been running this set up since Mar of 21 but last week the load side of my surge protector red line that goes to the inverter burnt up, it smells terrible! Have replaced the surge protector and the the wires between the surge protector band the inverter but need to figure out what may have caused that red hot line to burn up. If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears. I followed the diagrams to the letter. The diagram shown in the video is a bit different on the site.
Hi. Are you available for hire? I'm wanting to put a similar system like this but in a large cargo van conversion. I will use a generator and many lithium batteries. I need the ability to charge the batteries several different ways like by solar, while driving (DC to DC), on a Onan generator, a standard 110 outlet, 50amp plug, or quick charge at an EV charge station. I don't know if I can use multiple methods at once. Also one of my van appliances (dual induction) unfortunately requires a 50amp connection to get full capability of both stove tops. I'm in the process of purchasing the van right now but it will be weeks before it arrives. Could you possibly help me with this build?
Jared, love your videos. Wondered if you could please clarify the part of your video where you show a screenshot of your friend's distribution box with the spliced wires. I assume that is what he used when he pulled his shore power wire in and then split off the black hot leg from the red hot leg and neutral that went to the inverter? What wire gauge did he use when he spliced into the shore power leg? If you could label what came in and out of that box that would be great. Also the wiring diagrams are awesome. Thank you!
Great ideas with great detail. Thanks Jared!
Our RV trailer is about 3 years old and the decals are just starting to lift on the edges, any suggestions? Thanks
Hey Jared, great video. One thing I noticed though... High current system's main *enemy* are connections. If I'm understanding your diagram correctly, when you are in the 50Amp mode, the RED leg is going through two jumpers and three connections in the manual switch. It seems to me it would be much better to wire the RED leg to pin 6 so that in 50Amp mode you just have the one connection going through the switch, and when you are in 30Amp mode, then you are going through the jumpers. Please let me know if I'm misunderstanding the diagram.
That is an excellent idea. I’m going to change the diagram now.
@@AllAboutRVs Hi Jared, so is the schematic on the site now (9/19/20 at 10:26PM Pacific) the corrected one?
Got it. watched again. thanks.
@@AllAboutRVs could I get a diagram of the new change on the switch
great video just the info i needed to improve my set up thank you
Hi Jared, excellent instructions! I just finished my install and am very pleased with the results. On question though. I can't close the junction box the switch goes in. There seems to be no room with the splicers, switch and cables. Is there any trick to this? Thanks!!
It is tricky and can be difficult with the 6 gauge wire. The key is to have those splices tucked out of the way and the wire on the switch positioned so they can bend on the way in. I just did one this week and it is a bear. If you continue to struggle with it you can always add a junction box next to it to try and free up the space in the switch box.
@@AllAboutRVs Thanks Jared. Right now I have a 1/2 inch gap between the switch and the junction box. I bought a larger junction box and will try to move the switch to that.
How was the 400A fuse size determined?
Who do you use for customer service on the Victron Energy system?
The exact video I was looking for, right on time. Thanks for clarifying your previous video 👍
If I wanted to only power half of my breaker box with one hot leg, how would you do that? I purchased the same manual transfer switch
Hi Jared. Nice video. I just received the manual switch. When comparing the diagram to the switch your wire diagram shows 2-6-10 on the left and 4-8-12 on the right. The actual switch shows 4-8-12 on the left and 2-6-10 on the right. So do I follow the diagram or the numbers? Thank you.
Ok never minded. I traced it through and understand that black leg from shore is isolated to position one only and position two is inverter only on both legs. Thanks.
Hi.... awesome stuff. Love your channel! I was looking at the diagram for the manual switch and I want to make sure I don’t mix up the wiring codes on the switch. On your 1-3 jumper the orientation on your schematic and the switch match (1 on the left 3 on the right) but on the 2-4 side of the switch they are not matched with the the diagram you provide in the video. The 4 is on left side of 2 when looking at the switch but your diagram shows it schematically as the 2 on the left. Can you just confirm that the schematic is just that.... schematically shown but the number are correct? I don’t understand what the switch is doing inside exactly so I want to make sure my switch numbering is still correct. I am using the same BAOMAIN switch. I don’t’ want to find out the hard way I don’t have the exact same setup. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Dan, I had the same issue when I installed Jared’s $40 switch idea last year. We are having electrical issues now and I think it’s related to how the switch was wired. How did you ultimately resolve this numbering issue on the switch?
Amazon offers various sizes for the 3 position switch. IS the 125 amp really necessary or will the 63 amp switch work just as well. Smaller foot print and should fit in the box much better.
The switch in this video is the 63 amp switch. There is one below that I do not recommend but we do have a new video with an update on this setup. ua-cam.com/video/gbKBoIvXNPA/v-deo.html
Thanks for all you do, I enjoy the videos! Happy to comment if it helps too.
Hi what would I need e.g. wattage to use solar instead of a generator? More batteries?
..and panels of course
WOULD LIKE TO SEE PICKS OF THIS SYSTEM INSTALLED, EVERYTHING HERE WILL BE ON FRONT WALL OF CARGO TRAILER
Hey Jared, we met in cottonwood last year when i was buying a multiplus and installing solar. quick question for you. my SPS has failed already. So now I'm thinking of adding this switch instead. when you switch from 30amp/inverter to 50amp position does the whole RV lose power in the zero position or does half the RV still maintain power from the inverter during the switch?
Hi Bill, yes I remember meeting you. The way the diagram is yes it looses power at the zero position but I plan to change that. On our new RV I made a slight change and now leg 1 never looses power even when switching. It makes it nice for the microwave clock to not reset and for other things like the TV turning on every time we would plug in for power or having the fridge on while we drive. Send me an email at jaredallaboutrvs@gmail.com and I’ll see if I can draw up that change this week and get it to you.
@@AllAboutRVs thanks Jared. That would be awesome.
I am personally not ready to add a system to run anything I want off an inverter. But I thought I would add a comment about a friend of mine who did have a complete solar system added and an inverter that would run anything she wanted in her RV. She had the system for years. And it never worked well for her. She was told to turn on inverter when she turned on her solar panels. And her batteries would run down. She had it in to who did the installation a number of times. Nobody seem to figure it out. Only months before she ended up selling the trailer I finally deduced what the problem was. Refrigerator was a Dometic that would run off either propane or 120 V. When plugged into shore power refrigerator would automatically switch to short power from propane. I bet you can see where I’m going. When the fridge sensed 120 V available from the inverter it assumed it had shore power. It switched the refrigerator to 120 V and there was no way the solar system or batteries we’re going to keep up with that refrigerators draw. This was an older trailer. And I don’t know how many trailers have the same option. Mine does. But I hope it might prove helpful to somebody to know about. Nice video.
Dave, I have a 73 Nomad with 120 and gas as well. I read your post 3x and couldn't see the fix to the problem. Can you reiterate please? Thanks, stay well.
@@heatherk8931 If you have put in an inverter to run everything that’s 120 V on your trailer, that is where the problem is. You need to separate the 120 V for the refrigerator from the inverter power. Without going through some wiring shenanigans the easiest way to deal with this is to just unplug the refrigerator from 120 V unless it’s on real shore power.
Jared, for a future video would you consider a poor mans lithium package setup. We are not full timers but would like to be able to boondock some times. I was thinking of purchasing a Bluetti AC200 which has 1700WH inverter and everything built in. This would also allow us to keep the fridge running on AC while driving (gas while parked). My idea would be to use a similar transfer switch like you used but add a Male plug inside the RV. Then i can use leave the Bluetti inside and plugged in with an extension. I could even run a 12V transfer switch for some other items while boondocking. Issue is i need to make sure i don't drive the house battery charger while running the lithium 120V inverter, else i would back feed the std battery. How would you wire this to allow both options? BTW great video.
Google Will Prowse, he is excellent!
Yes, I will put this on my list to do this fall or by the end of the year.
Great video. Curious where this was filmed?
I had a SPS fail. I got the manual switch. I want the manual set up to throw if the SPS fails again.
Mine failed too. It's garbage
@@billdorn1053 I got the rotary switch that he suggests. SPS sent me a mechanical unit as a loaner. They are between VER 1 and VER 2 of the ‘silent’ unit. For now I just jumped out the entire inverter. I’ve only gone out twice in the last year and had 50amps at both parks. SPS told me VER 2 is taking longer than appreciated . Should be available this Summer. They agreed it was under warranty and say they will replace it with a new VER 2. I’ll try to wait, but the switch goes in around May they drag their feet any more. Did you call them?? They are not cheap and should do something like they are for me.
@@christopherrasmussen8718 I just ordered this switch and in the mean time they said to use a sharpie pen cap to jam in between the contactors to force it in and bypass the SPS.
Need a bigger arrows pointer. I kept loosing where u where.
And yes a Ton of information
Hi Jared, I have been working on my 12 3000 victron and using the diagram that comes up when you click on the link under your video a different diagram comes up than the one in the thumbnail of the link. which is the correct one and how do I get a copy of the one in the thumbnail if thats what I need? Thanks
The download PDF is the updated one you want to work off. I have made a few improvement updates and forgot to change the thumbnail.
Hi Jared- can you post a link where to buy those metal splicers you suggest?
I have an update video I am working on now for the manual switch that makes it a little better less connections and slightly easier for the jumpers on the switch. Here are the splice connectors I used and it was easier than the other ones I used and no need to do the heat shrink over it afterwards.
3way #6 connection. amzn.to/3cUzXHG
2way #6 connector. amzn.to/3jxxQuL
I used one of the 3 way and I would use 2 of the 2 way.
@@AllAboutRVs Thanks for the quick reply Jared. That's exciting about a video update. I'm going to install mine in late March, weather allowing. Do you think your new video will be public by then?
Yes it should be out within a week
Hey Jared, I really appreciate this video it answered a lot of questions. How many battle born batteries can I hook up to the Victron 3000.
I have 2 Victron 3000 and 6 100amp batteries. From your video I’m getting I do not need both Inverters.
Is there any Benefit of having the 2 inverters or is it all about the battery bank. Thank you
You really need to dig in to contactors... They're so much cheaper and automatic and you can get UL/IEC listed ones from eaton and reputable companies.
The download for wiring the manual switch at this time doesn't appear to be complete. It is not the same diagram as in the video. You'll need to stop the video and do a screen capture of the wiring diagram for the switch.
Please disregard my comment on the wrong diagram being available. The video has an update which shows that the diagram currently available is correct and much simpler to install
First like! First comment maybe? Love you Jared?
How can I get in contact with you
What size wire are you using for the switch?
6 awg wire
@@AllAboutRVs Thanks
That was going to be my question too. Thanks.
Will this inverter work on a Prevost?
Yes
Do not use aluminum splices with copper Wire. Use a wire nut.
Why don't you wire it so that position one is single phase, one hot leg, and position two is split phase, two hot legs? That bugged me about the last video.
Not a bad idea. In my mind I thought of position 1 as first choice, 50 amp shore connection at 100 amps potential and second position as second choice maxed out at 50 amp potential. It would be easy enough to wire the switch the way you want as well.
I’ll admit it, you lost me. It’s ok though. 👍.
I guess you don't read your message I figure out myself
Farty focus