Catalina 26TH & Victron Inverter : Where to mount?

[cgilbert37]

Hi everyone, I'm going to install a Victron 2000VA inverter, Cerbo GX and solar charge controller into my 26TH.

The question is : Where? There isn't enough space behind the converter. I was thinking about putting everything in the front storage compartment. This is under the bed though. Would there be any issues putting everything there? I'm also thinking about moving the batteries there.

Or is there a better place?

Thanks a lot

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by cgilbert37

Hi everyone, I'm going to install a Victron 2000VA inverter, Cerbo GX and solar charge controller into my 26TH.

The question is : Where? There isn't enough space behind the converter. I was thinking about putting everything in the front storage compartment. This is under the bed though. Would there be any issues putting everything there? I'm also thinking about moving the batteries there.

Or is there a better place?

Thanks a lot

Do not know the layout of your Catalina 26TH but an Inverter will need cooling. Because of the 90% efficiency, 10% will be heat and noise. I had to add a fan to cool the compartment I mounted my Inverter/Charger in. I would not want that under my bed.

[cliffy49]

Originally Posted by cgilbert37

Hi everyone, I'm going to install a Victron 2000VA inverter, Cerbo GX and solar charge controller into my 26TH.

The question is : Where? There isn't enough space behind the converter. I was thinking about putting everything in the front storage compartment. This is under the bed though. Would there be any issues putting everything there? I'm also thinking about moving the batteries there.

Or is there a better place?

Thanks a lot

Just found this post and thought I would throw this out there. Under thebed may not be a good location for the batteries unless they are Li. FLA batteries need ventiulation so I dont think I would put them under the bed.

Since you are adding an inverter, does this mean you have also added solar? If so do you mind telling me where you placed your controller and also how did you run your wiring from the roof to the controller. Thanks