Rhodeisland
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- Jun 10, 2021
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I’m new to this can I set up an alternator system without a inverter? I don’t plan on using 110 power
Yes.I’m new to this can I set up an alternator system without a inverter? I don’t plan on using 110 power
I bet you will have more questions.Yes.
What is the charger amp rating?I plan on using Anderson plugs for the truck trailer connections. The run from truck battery to trailer battery is 25 feet. I was thinking or 02 wire. Will this be enough
There are several, which one?I plan on use the Renogy dc to dc unit. Was reviewed on the web site
I was shipped a non isolated 12/12 30 Orion tri smart when I asked the dealer whether I needed isolated or non isolated running from my pickup truck to a bumper pull. When I did my research I was confused and sent said dealer an email asking about connections, he said I should run power from truck battery via my Anderson connector to input side of Orion and negative to camper chassis ground so I’m still confused and u seemed to have it figured out and frankly I don’t want to speak with him anymore as he only confuses me more ?. I’m just wondering where my negative from the TV battery though the Anderson goes? Anybody ? All YouTube are isolated it seems, at my Witt’s end and have to travel x country next week.I have a similar sized run to my travel trailer and went with 2 AWG marine wire directly from the starter battery, via 60 amp breaker, to a 175 Anderson with a chassis ground at the back of the TV. I went with a victron Orion TR smart charger, non isolated. The charge voltage is spot on to my new 272 CATL camper battery. Just finished it before a monthlong trip we’re on now!
Two issues I’m dealing with.
1. I had to pull the 12v fuse on the 7 pin plug due to back feeding to the TV (2016 Honda Pilot). I noticed an additional battery load (on the BMS app) when going down the road when the charger was off. I Pulled the fuse and it’s good now.
2. The victron auto detect works well but still having issues getting the settings adjusted. It still seems to shit off randomly making it tough to top off between short trips to new camping areas.
Only regret is the victron Orion charger is in a metal tub and can’t view the app going down the road.
BTW, I’ve already had a taste of Renogy customer support and likely never to buy their products again…