Jump to content

Which inverter? Magnum vs. Victron


Recommended Posts

HAHA, all of these replies is why I just don't feel comfortable buying panels direct.  How do I do in Vegas... Never been, and dropped maybe $10 in a Casino in my life and it wasn't a huge entertainment value, same as DOA panels wouldn't have much entertainment value to them.  
I still don't know where the best deal is yet, but for me, probably not direct.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
  • Replies 55
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

JFYI.  I purchased my Magnum Inverter from ImarineUSA  Magnum Inverters 

They were the best price last year, with the free shipping and their prices look like they are less now.  Amazing.  -Bill

2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40QDP
Freightliner XCR, 400 hp Cummins
Toad 2014 Chevy Equinox (DWM)
Blog: http://cowlesmountain.com/Travels/

S&B San Diego

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 years later...

I jumped into the inverter/solar dream before knowing enough but, I am understanding more each day! I thought it would be easier than it is. Anyway, My rig had no inverter and the converter is integrated into the distribution panel. I bought a 3000w hybrid Magnum and the remote, AGS, BMK w/shunt and 4x AGM 12v /100Ah batteries, bussbars, fuses, cables, battery switch, etc.etc....

Thought I could build this thing to run everything except A/C but with the auto gen start, I figured it would do its thing if my wife hit the cool button without knowing the difference!

so I’m staged to go but, frantic I’m in over my head? How do you advise I search out specific guidance from here? TIA

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 7 months later...
20 hours ago, Leroi said:

Just a note for the wary: the Victron MultiPlus 3000 is a 2400 Watt inverter. (It is 3000 VA.)

The watt rating will depend on the power factor of the load. The only constant will be the VA rating. If all you have are purely resistive loads, a 3000VA inverter will produce 3000 watts. A motor load with a power factor of .8 will give you a watt rating of 2400 watts. A .9 power factor will give you 2800 watts.

Most companies use a power factor of .8 as an estimate but that power factor can range from .75 to .9 in most cases depending on the load.

2017 Kenworth T680
2015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites
2016 Smart Prime

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...

RVers Online University

campgroundviews.com

RV Destinations

Find out more or sign up for Escapees RV'ers Bootcamp.

Advertise your product or service here.

The Rvers- Now Streaming

RVTravel.com Logo



×
×
  • Create New...