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Re: Freedom 458 problem

Reply #26 –
Is their info a gen 1 powerwall?

The #2 can be mounted flat,  double capacity

Read the Tesla manual link please.  It seems you did not?

I have seen a older Marquis with a gen 1 Tesla powerwall, mounted vertically  on the rear cap a few years ago

It's obvious that they did not have access to a gen ll units manual

6" thick,  not over 7".  270 vs 220.....
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Freedom 458 problem

Reply #27 –
Yes Bob. Powerwall 2 can be mounted horizontally. Now you read the rest of the article, and explain how to get 12 volts to run lights, air compressors, hyd pumps [if you have slides], aqua-hot pumps, water pumps, propane furnace blowers, control voltage for air conditioners etc? You can get 12 volts at 100 amps off a 400 volt battery or even off the 120 volt output of the Powerwall, but it is not as plug and play as you think it is, and certainly not cheap. Which is why, I have never heard of, or read of anyone, replacing their house batteries and inverter with a complete house powerwall. Plenty with Tesla battery packs and separate inverters, yes. 
 I will assume you have all the angles covered and look forward to reading about your install.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Freedom 458 problem

Reply #28 –
Quote from: jcus –
Do the same, have 600 watt inverter for audio and video stuff and leave on all the time. Only turn big inverter on when I need to use microwave or coffee pot.

Yup, keeps the sat receiver loaded.
Big one for coffee, or blow drier, if I don't want to bother someone with the gen set.
 ;)
Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Freedom 458 problem

Reply #29 –
I see the point here.  If one wanted a complete 110 volt system then the Tesla would work.

Takes two to put out 50 amps of 110.  $14k. Before rebates.  $6k after, 

I think a new iron horse with dual inverters may be able to run a 240 volt cooktop but with enough load the gen probably auto starts.

Tesla is rumored to be building a gen lll. 

Elon reportedly wants to sell more Powerwalls than electric cars.

Like I said I have seen a coach with a gen 1 on it mounted externally so I can be done
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Freedom 458 problem

Reply #30 –
Probably going to go with a Magnum MS2812 setup,one plus is that alot of us have them when trouble happens,will decide between the 2000 or 3000 watt model.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.
 

Re: Freedom 458 problem

Reply #31 –
Your old inverter may be a modified sine wave type, probably not so good for today's electronics.  I have a Victron 3000 VA Multiplus charger/inverter and a smaller 800VA Victron Phoenix inverter that powers just electronics all the time.  No loss of power when switching from inverter to land line or generator but those circuits can be powered by either inverter, land line or generator with a simple switch.

Any of the modern choices will work.  Some are more cost effective, more efficient and have better warranties than others. 
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN