AMBOT
Adventurer
I have an Airstream (Airbot) that I'm fairly determined to tow with my expo machine, Ambot. I want Ambot to help Airbot and Airbot to help Ambot.
Ambot:
480W GoPower Extreme kit
Solar Controller (510W max)
3000W Inverter
Bogart Monitor
Blue Sea Battery Isolator
(2) Reliant L16-AGM 6V batteries
Airbot:
(2) deep cycle batteries
1000W Inverter
Parallax 5300 Power Converter
There are no solar panels on Airbot, but it is prewired. Not sure how many watts I can get on Airbot. I'm trying to envision how Ambot can help Airbot by contributing its solar and batteries as needed, and how Airbot can help Ambot do the same.
I'm thinking out loud in these early stages in hopes others have seen this type of configuration.
Ambot will contribute to Airbot while driving thru the 7 pin connector, which offers 12V constant. This 12V is used to charge the batteries in Airbot too, I believe.
However its a smallish wire, 10ga best. No so great for high charging or supply current.
Ambot and Airbot must be fully independent, I will need to upgrade Airbot batteries to match Ambot's.
I feel that running 4/0 between the batteries with a big quick disconnect and bypass the 12V in the trailer plug is a part of it.
This setup feels like a two battery bank setup with 2 separate charging systems. What other considerations are there? I don't want Airbot to suck Ambot dry, or vice versa.
I'd appreciate any insight and guidance to make this project successful. I'll update as it progresses.
Ambot:
480W GoPower Extreme kit
Solar Controller (510W max)
3000W Inverter
Bogart Monitor
Blue Sea Battery Isolator
(2) Reliant L16-AGM 6V batteries
Airbot:
(2) deep cycle batteries
1000W Inverter
Parallax 5300 Power Converter
There are no solar panels on Airbot, but it is prewired. Not sure how many watts I can get on Airbot. I'm trying to envision how Ambot can help Airbot by contributing its solar and batteries as needed, and how Airbot can help Ambot do the same.
I'm thinking out loud in these early stages in hopes others have seen this type of configuration.
Ambot will contribute to Airbot while driving thru the 7 pin connector, which offers 12V constant. This 12V is used to charge the batteries in Airbot too, I believe.
However its a smallish wire, 10ga best. No so great for high charging or supply current.
Ambot and Airbot must be fully independent, I will need to upgrade Airbot batteries to match Ambot's.
I feel that running 4/0 between the batteries with a big quick disconnect and bypass the 12V in the trailer plug is a part of it.
This setup feels like a two battery bank setup with 2 separate charging systems. What other considerations are there? I don't want Airbot to suck Ambot dry, or vice versa.
I'd appreciate any insight and guidance to make this project successful. I'll update as it progresses.