What I'm really looking for is a combined inverter charger with large
charging capacity. The inverting side isn't very important. Right
now I'm running off of a 300w Tripp-lite that I have on board for just
such occassions. It's plugged into a cigarette lighter and runs the
TV just fine. That's about the only device that I really care about
powering from an inverter. On occassion, maybe the microwave for
short periods, but that's rare. I don't have a lot of space to add
another unit, so a combined unit is fine. Access to the unit is very
difficult, so automatic switchover from shore power to inverter mode
is required.

Charging capacity is key. I want 100+A capacity so that when I do run
my generator that it's charging my (2) 8Ds quickly. 25A won't cut
it. On days when my wind/solar isn't generating much, I can recharge
the batteries by running the generator twice a day for 1 hour.

CS: Thanks for the pointer to the Victron Multiplus. It looks quite
capable, but I can't find any pricing. However, I see that there are
dealers in Canada, and one that's near me.

-- Geoff