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2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Curtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax LBZ, CCLB
2020 Momentum 351M
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Originally posted by Teeder1 View PostJimmer, I'm also planning to put a Multiplus 2 in a GD Reflection 315RLTS (2020). I just received my Multiplus 2 and due to the height, I plan on installing it in the pass through horizontally. I will have my 4 DIY Lifepo4 100ah 12v batteries and MPPT 100/50 controller in the same area. I figured it would be better to run 6/3 AC cables from the Shore power in port to the multiplus and then back to the panel vs running 12v 4/0 from the batteries to where the panel is. I was wanting to run the 12v from batteries to multiplus on as short a cables as possible. What do you see the benefit is for installing the multiplus 2 by the panel?
Also note that the Multiplus II does make a humming noise when charging. I actually installed an additional Victron 30 amp Lithium battery charger behind the Multiplus due to a previous problem with the Multiplus II charging (which is now fixed by a firmware upgrade based on Victron's study of my problem unit), and this avoids having the humming in the living area as this smaller charger is pretty much silent as compared to the charger of the Multiplus II.
I would not recommend my arrangement of batteries and the Multiplus II unless you like punishing yourself. It took quite a lot of time and effort to get 5 batteries to fit in the water heater area, and to get the Multiplus II to fit under the cabinet. Now that it's done (except of the solar), I'm very happy with it. But howson has the arrangement that you are considering, and it works well that way.
So to answer your question, running a 6/3 wire to carry the AC to the panel is the more straightforward/easier way to install. My install is only for those that like to play Tetris for many many weeks .Last edited by Jimmer; 11-15-2021, 01:08 PM.Home Base: Fairfax, Virginia
2021 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Travel Trailer
2002 Ford F350 7.3 Diesel 4X4 SRW
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Jimmer Thank you for your reply. I don't think I'm up to the wood working challenges and I'm not too worried about giving up my pass through. I think with all the "stuff" I had in there plus the 2 lead acid batteries I was carrying behind the propane tanks, I'm likely lighter now than I was. I plan to use the back seat of my F250 to replace the pass through.
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