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  • Post in thread: Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    @WillyG Hey, were you able to get your ignition wire setup? I think Renogy doesn't supply much info around that because it would take a massive book to cover all that info, plus the liability... Basically, you're looking for the ignition wire for your vehicle, typically found under the driver...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    @smoothJoey hahaha.. I hear you. I'm def not in my 20's anymore (when I was working at a shop) but this time round reminded me of one of the reasons I don't do it anymore regularly. The bigger prize for me in this situation was having my rig up and running. Not sure I'd want to do this on...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    @smoothJoey I agree, if you're not familiar with ignition systems/vehicle electronics paying a legit shop or person to do it might be best. And yea, I put a fuse on there as well, just in case. 3 amp I think. Also, I trimmed the insolation of the wire back a bit and soldered it, did not cut the...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC w/ MPPT vs EPEVER MPPT

    @joshuaaa Hey, which route did you end up going? I've got a Victron right now but really loving the idea of the Renogy charging my starter battery in my Highlander because if I happen to forget to close a door, the vehicle computer stays on and drains my starter battery. I learned my lesson...
  • Post in thread: Renogy DC w/ MPPT vs EPEVER MPPT

    @ianganderton I hear ya. I've already got the Victron 20A MPPT with the BT temp sensor on my starter battery (which is my current very basic solar rig). I've got a Battleborn on the way and am building things out to attach to the Battleborn. The simplicity of all in one is nice but that also...
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