Xantrex Related Posts and Videos
In this video, a look at the latest incarnation of our boat’s primary house battery bank system. When we bought the 34″ tri-cabin trawler named “Vestri” last summer, it came with two battery banks. The engine starter bank consists of two 12VDC AGM batteries wired in series and a house bank with four 6VDC golf … Read more
Our off-grid power system has constantly grown and evolved over the last 13 years of RVing with our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Each snowbird season, I tinker with and improve the system. We love boondocking in the USA’s southwestern desert. Having the extra power to run all our RV appliances and electronics without shore power … Read more
In this video, I give you a look at the Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 3000 inverter/charger installed in the front storage compartment of my Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. I reviewed how I mounted it and wired it to a pair of Xantrex 240Ah lithium batteries. Then, a couple of quick demos. First, powering my 14.5K … Read more
Charge/Discharge/Capacity Tests + Build Quality In this video, I first perform a max discharge amperage test on the Xantrex 240Ah lithium battery. Then, I recharge it fully and do a capacity test using a 600-watt sustained load. Once depleted, I pop off the cover and give you a look inside at the build quality and … Read more
Here is a quick look at the start of my installation of 2 new Xantrex 240 amp hour lithium batteries. They will become the new heart of our Keystone Cougar trailer’s off-grid power system. I’ll soon be mating them up with a 3000W Xantrex Freedom XC Pro inverter/charger, then testing and reviewing the system during … Read more
In this video, I review the Xantrex Freedom XC Pro inverter I purchased and installed in July of this year. I’ve been using it for two solid months of boating, primarily off-grid, and I’m back with my likes and dislikes. I also go through all its settings in the app and demo how I use … Read more
When we bought our CHB trawler “Vestri” in June 2023, its off-grid power system was relatively limited. It consisted of two 100W solar panels, a 15 amp solar charger, and 4 Trojan 6V batteries. Good enough for some boaters, but we are heavy power users, having been spoiled by our extensive off-grid system in our … Read more
I’ve begun the DC battery rewiring upgrades I have planned for Vestri so we can spend more time at anchor and improve the electrical system safety. I installed a new Xantrex 2000W Inverter/Charger in a recent video. Now I’m tackling the battery bank wiring, starting with the AGM engine starter bank. I removed about 20 … Read more
I install a new 2000W Xantrex inverter/charger in this video into our 1976 CHB trawler boat. The new inverter replaces a 13-year-old 1800W Xantrex that has seen better days. It is also a modified sine wave, and the new one is a pure sine wave. Other features include a 100 amp charger, lithium battery charging, … Read more
In this video, I provide a detailed look at the behind-the-scenes systems of our new to us 1976 CHB trawler. I show and comment on the various systems such as plumbing, electrical, engine, propane/appliances, etc. I will also inform you of several upcoming upgrade projects, including installing an electric toilet, AC Smart Plug, ActiveStart Surge … Read more