Electric questions

[mick qc]

Ive generally worked out the 12v system I want with a sterling B to B to charge the leisure battery through the alternator and a smart mains charger for when im on hook up. The question is should I fit a small 240 circuit for when im on hook up and I want to use an electric heater instead of the truma on gas or the kettle and microwave.

I don’t really do a lot of off grid camping maybe a day or 2 and days out. Longer hols will be on hook up.

Am I best getting an inverter instead of the 240 circuit.
thanks for help

 

[two]

Yes - add a mains circuit.
Don't expect an inverter to do any form of heating - there is not enough power in your battery.

 

[autorouter]

For your usage, I'd think twice about fitting an inverter. You'd need a high power one, 1500W for example, and that requires serious wiring direct to the battery, and multiple batteries to supply its demands.

I'd go with the small 240V circuit idea, which should be fairly simple to do. You already have a hookup mains inlet and a small 'consumer unit', presumably with an RCD and MCB, so adding an extra circuit breaker and a bit more wiring to a socket or two won't be difficult.

Having said that, if you are short of 12V power for a 2-day jaunt, an extra battery would probably sort that out.

 

[mick qc]

thanks for the responses.
thats what i was thinking. apart from the 240 socket to plug the victron batery charger in ill just will have 1 on the surface of the rear bench set up and 1 in the kitchen for coffeee machine microwave etc.
battery wise, can anyone recommend one

 

[bigtwin]

Is this for a self-build?

Might be worth a look in here:

Self-Build Motorhomes

DIYers talk about Self builds here.

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Ian

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[mick qc]

yes it is thanks for link