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Thank you for the reply. All of my critical loads are 120v so I don't think I need to worry about the 240v limitation. The truck has 2x20A 120V receptacles and 1x30A 240V receptacle. So I would be limited in the output from the truck for charging to just one of the 20A receptacles right? If I...

I probably wouldn't want to go over $8k. My wife saw the DELTA Pro Ultra for $5799 and thought we should prepare better and that didn't seem to bad to her :-) Part of the draw to the DPU is the semi-portability. Either being able to take it with the RV for some situations, or take it to the...

I have a limited amount of space so I am trying to find panels that are 70v or higher, maybe as low as 50v. I'm looking at the Apollo 5k so need 120v minimum to operate the PV charger. I saw an advertisement for some panels that were listed as 70 voc on the sticker but didn't show a name or...

My questions are: Would there be any issue charging an Apollo 5K from a bonded neutral inverter (F-150 Pro Power) while it is also powering a transfer switch that already has a neutral bond at the main panel? Is the Apollo AC charger and AC output connected that would then create two bonding...

I'm looking to build a backup system for some of our home power that is at least partially PV based but trying to decide on the "best" route. While I generally like building, tinkering and DIYing as much as I can, I'm not sure I want to do that for this. I want it super simple for anyone in the...

Yes, their batteries do seem to be way overpriced. The idea here was more of a backup since I know that we won't be able to produce enough to fully replace our electric bill. For my situation even if we were to be able to fully replace our electric bill with solar it would be >20 years to pay...

I've been trying to figure out a way to use an Apollo 5k for emergency backup with temporary solar as a charging option. My problem is finding room for the panels necessary to get above the 120v PV minimum input for the Apollo. My new line I'm thinking about is can I use a microinverter to...

Thank you for the info, I guess it gives me something to try and find, but doesn't look to promising :-( Maybe solar for my emergency backup just isn't going to be an option where I'm currently at.

What are some good options for semi-portable panels that will give me the 120v minimum input voltage required for the Apollo 5k? I've been bouncing back and forth between an Apollo 5k and a Delta Pro Ultra primarily as a backup power source for critical loads in our house. I've been leaning...