2023 Gemini 23tw

[Timeschange1961]

I am changing out my batteries to Lithium and I wanted to know if anyone has replaced ther converter/charger for an inverter/ charger. I could just add an inverter and run this to my outside power plug but I would rather have something done internally that switches automatically between shore power to battery power to run my AC and my tvs.

 

[Robert H.]

I replaced my converter (actually just disconnected) with a Renogy inverter/charger. My only complaint is that it has to be turned on to supply power even if we are on shore power. Maybe the new ones are different. What I have runs everything except the air conditioner and is a seamless crossover. Without the combined unit you will have to make sure the converter isn't trying to charge the battery from the inverter. Too bad perpetual motion isn't a thing.

 

[Timeschange1961]

Found a solution after a lot of research

I bought a go power transfer switch. My original transfer switch goes to shore power and generator with shore power being the priority. The output of the original switch was switched from my breaker panel to the generator/shore power input on the second switch. This prioritizes shore power then generator then inverter last. The inverter comes on automatically if no shore power is conected or the generator isn't running. I use the inverters on/off switch when I am traveling then turn it on for boondocking. The transfer switch automatically powers the charger with shore power or generator but not when the inverter is on. Works great.