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LorenzoNM · 05-18-2023, 11:48 AM

Bought a 2013 2417 last year, used a few times, now adding solar and LiFePo4 batteries.

Starting with 4x100W (in series) de-mountable rigid panels, and building a system in an aluminum tongue box: Victron 50A 100V MPPT controller, 3x100Ah batteries and a 3000W pure sine inverter.

- In order to replace the AGM battery with the LiFePo4 bank (3x100Ah),
it looks like I need a DC-DC converter to charge the batteries while towing?(I'm thinking of using the Renogy DC-DC 30A unit)

When boon docking, I plan to plug the shore power cord into the 3000W pure sine inverter.

I do not plan to turn the 3000W inverter in except when running a microwave or other large load.

- Can I easily run 12-14V directly (fused) from the lithium batts directly to the fuse block of the power panel of the WF-8955?

- Can someone please explain how the auto-switch off of battery power occurs when shore power is connected?

- I'm thinking I will disconnect (or install a switch) to be able to shut off the original inverter from 12V inside the WF-8955.

Comments? Questions? etc?

Thank you!

05-18-2023, 11:48 AM	#1
LorenzoNM New Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 4	2417 (2013) Solar Conversion Bought a 2013 2417 last year, used a few times, now adding solar and LiFePo4 batteries. Starting with 4x100W (in series) de-mountable rigid panels, and building a system in an aluminum tongue box: Victron 50A 100V MPPT controller, 3x100Ah batteries and a 3000W pure sine inverter. - In order to replace the AGM battery with the LiFePo4 bank (3x100Ah), it looks like I need a DC-DC converter to charge the batteries while towing?(I'm thinking of using the Renogy DC-DC 30A unit) When boon docking, I plan to plug the shore power cord into the 3000W pure sine inverter. I do not plan to turn the 3000W inverter in except when running a microwave or other large load. - Can I easily run 12-14V directly (fused) from the lithium batts directly to the fuse block of the power panel of the WF-8955? - Can someone please explain how the auto-switch off of battery power occurs when shore power is connected? - I'm thinking I will disconnect (or install a switch) to be able to shut off the original inverter from 12V inside the WF-8955. Comments? Questions? etc? Thank you!