RV FEATURE
PETROL GENERATORS
While most owners of solar generators will use them to replace petrol generators , for some who rely on one as their sole source of off-grid power , carrying a petrol generator as a back-up charging solution is a good idea . You don ’ t necessarily have to carry a large generator even to recharge a high-capacity solar generator . Most can vary the AC charge rate . For example , the EcoFlow Delta Series can vary its charge rate from 200W up to its maximum in increments of 100W . This means a small 800W generator will suffice .
The EcoFlow Alternator Charger is controlled through the EcoFlow app
There are many ways to recharge your portable lithium power station , some you may not have thought of
INVERTERS
Most caravans and many 4WDs are nowadays fitted with an inverter . These convert a 12V power source to 240V mains output . As with petrol generators , they are available in a range of output levels , so it pays to check that your solar generator can adjust its 240V charge rate to suit your particular inverter .
If you have an inverter in your caravan that is integrated into a high-quality 12V system with solar charging , you can use excess solar power to recharge your solar generator through the inverter .
Be aware that most solar generators require pure sine wave power input to work . Many new 4WDs may have a 240V outlet in the back . Do not use these if they are not pure sine wave . They are normally limited to 120W , so they wouldn ’ t be much use for a larger solar generator anyway .
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