Change from Magnum to Victron for electrical components

[Neal]

It's probably time to part ways with Magnum Energy and modernize your electrical architecture. Victron seems the way to go and plays well with those interested in Solar and seems to have a better offering and a vast array of modern components including much better inverters.

 

[Rich W.]

I agree - it’s just a big jump. But it may still be in my future. One of the reasons I’ve held off is that I’m not certain I’m keeping this coach for the duration. Once I figure that out, the decision will be easier. Right now I am using two Victron solar controllers with blue tooth adapters (VE.Direct Smart Dongle) but the rest is still Magnum.

VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle - Victron Energy

View information wirelessly such as battery status and solar panel power, plus other useful data using the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle. Find a dealer near you.

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[Neal]

This post is a suggestion for Newmar to consider changing their vendor for inverters and components from Magnum Energy to Victron Energy. If anyone agrees feel free to click the UP arrow on the side of the post to upvote it.

 

[Neal]

This suggestion is finally complete in the 2026 model year! Newmar goes all Victron!

 

[MarkMaxPayne]

Story of my life -- always a couple of model years after mine.

 

[Larry D]

I think they had Victron for a while? I support using Victron.

 

[No Plan]

My 2022 Ventana 3407, ordered in October 2021 delivered April 2022, had the Victron MultiPlus 3000 watt inverter installed...

 

[osuallen]

My 2022 Ventana 3407, ordered in October 2021 delivered April 2022, had the Victron MultiPlus 3000 watt inverter installed...

In the 2nd half of MY 2022, several Newmar models used Victron as standard through the end of the MY. In MY2023 they went back to Magnum. I suspect it was a supply chain issue since that was the period of equipment shortages. My 22DS was built with a Victron as it fell after the date of the switch to Victron (I think they switched mid-December 2021)

 

[Fizxguy]

Would be nice if they dumped KIB and went with a more open source network architecture.

 

[osuallen]

Would be nice if they dumped KIB and went with a more open source network architecture.

Victron inverter vs Magnum has nothing to do with KIB.