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Originally Posted by michaelrc51
Shore Power is a 6/3
I think my future plans will probably be a complete overhaul and installation of a battery bank and full Xantrex setup including:
1. Freedom SW 3000w inverter/charger
2. SCP (programmer/controller)
3. AGS (Automatic Generator Start)
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A couple of other thoughts regarding your previous post:
Your "6/3" ac wiring is probably actually 6/3+ground. It is not uncommon to use #6 leads for L1, L2, N and them maybe a #8 lead for the ground. But all 4 wires are critical for a proper 50A RV power supply.
Additionally, if you are going to add AGS to your system, there really is no need for a separate battery to start the generator. Assuming the "house bank" will never fall below a preset level determined with the AGS, then you would always have power to start the generator - thus no need for a seperate battery. This would save you the expense and maintenance of having a seperate battery and charger just for the generator.
In actuality, our previous system (xantrex with monitor) didn't have AGS. However, the Xantrex system had a settable alarm for "low voltage" warning. It was loud enough that it would even wake me up in the middle of the night, at which point I would start the generator. So I personally don't think a seperate battery for generator start is needed for the system you are planning to install.
Just something to consider.