Hi folks, mark here from San Diego area and totally new to RV'ing. I got a Coachman Prism and and wrongfully assumed it would come with what seemed like basics to me (solar controller, inverter, etc,) rude awakening.
I want to swap my cheap batteries for New lithium Ion ones ( 2 100Ah Renogy batteries will fit in the exact same location easily) Can I do that?
I would think I can turn off the disconnect and do a simple swap. I won't until I am 100% sure I won't mess things up by doing it. I have the Go power portable solar to help charge it and the unit came pre wired with a port on the roof and another one by the entry door for Go Power. I would love to find someone to install an inverter and a a solar controller too, but at $200 an hour and getting quotes of 8 hours of work to do that seems a bit HIGH. I would also love to put some solar panels on the roof too, especially as the port is already there. ( unfortunately no label as to where the prewiring is ( guessing near the refrigerator but no sure location. )
Anyone have any suggestions? I am willing to pay what would seem to be a normal hourly fee but $1600 to put in an inverter seems insane to me. but hey, this is California! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. mark