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sorry, this is FLA batteries

I'm trying to do some cleanup on my RV electrical system, and I feel like I need a nice summary of how to use bus bars. Right when I think I understand, I see some diagram or photo that makes it look like power is just going to be running back and forth all over the place, instead of in a more...

ok, to wrap up this thread.... 1. I need to watch water levels better. Tops of the plates were kinda/sorta exposed, maybe. Still wet, but way too low. 2. I need to possibly rethink some power draws, at least temporarily. 3. I need to reassess actual daily watts/amps usage and see how that...

Everything on the roof is combined w/ MC4 branches. I could add some MC4 and combine w/ portable panels in the battery compartment just before the SCC. I already have the parts, would just need the extra cable length for the portable panels.

Thanks guys, I think that makes sense. Nice catch on their being only one DC input port. (originally I thought the left port was just a different style plug for solar, but I think it's a fuse, aka 'charging overload protection switch') So me trying to send 44.8v/200W from two 100W solar panels...

Do you have Telmex cell service at your casa in Mexico? Had some friends who got insanely good cell data service even though they lived in edge of nowhere, Jalisco. It was something like this: https://telmex.com/web/hogar/internet-inalambrico-telmex

ok, FINALLY got this diagrammed out to-scale (approximately) - I *think* everything will fit this way. I hope... [UPDATED IMAGE]

I guess this is why Tesla used to claim DC was more dangerous than AC... I've seen that recommended, the Nate guy I think. So something like this for ? http://www.midnitesolar.com/productPhoto.php?product_ID=197&productCatName=Breakers&productCat_ID=16&sortOrder=13&act=p 15A for panel > SCC...

I am Boondocking in the forest. Tomorrow is next scheduled run into town.

SG levels still very weak. 2 slightly older batteries: avg 1.150 2 newer batteries: avg 1.210 This is not good :(

I have an ANL fuse there already, and I probably have room for a rotary disconnect (like Blue Sea). I think my inverter has a fuse, but probably not a breaker.

Slide-outs have built-in awnings. Plenty of room on the roof or another couple of solar panels, at least. Solar. We have our 32-foot Class C, a similar sized Lazy Daze, a medium fiver, two Airstreams, one smaller trailer, three Class B vans and one truck camper.

Depends on price of 50-100 feet of cable vs. separate battery. You would need to keep this battery charged too…

The #1 in this photo is going into this box: (looked it up - Generator transfer relay)

You say one battery...but all cells in two of the batteries are low at 1.150 I separated them this morning. Original two batteries are now charging, RV operating on house batteries so no load at all on solar battery bank. I have used two different formulas to estimate solar panel needs: 1...

ok, 98% complete. Still didn't get the one scc temp sensor taped to a battery, might need a few more cable hold-downs, but at least it's not *quite* a rat's nest, and I did save lots of cable length. Some of the odd angles make it look like some sort of weird electronics art project LOL Also...

Are you really saying that no amount of solar panel watts are enough to charge a battery bank in an RV??? You just basically ruled out 90% of the RV solar installs currently in use. People are running Air Conditioning, washer/dryer units, microwaves, full-sized residential fridges, etc. Yes...

I am aware of the issues involved, and we've connected to a few sketchy hookups here and there. But I haven't yet been able to overcome the cost/benefit issue. I should, but probably won't ?‍♂️

I live in my RV. 48-state limit, but avoid freezing temps. these are poly panels Will try to find better specs, but these are unbranded panels from Windynation. Unsure how to better calculate cold temp voc

I am fully aware of the brand and model, obviously. I simply do not have the unit itself and/or the manual in-hand. It is definitely an AliBaba-style purchase (even though I bought it through Amazon) so I was looking for info.

this controller auto-senses voltage. I tested all cables at all stages w/ ammeter.

I have searched the forums and the mobile-solarpower site but did not find any guides for fully integrating solar to an existing RV without pre-wiring. We've been full-timing w/ a completely separate solar system, connecting the easy way by plugging the shore power into the inverter. The...

OK, according to the Victron BMV-712 (w/ a smart shunt) -- hardware that has not changed for at least nine months -- my current battery bank voltage is 12.99, as the clouds and light rain move in removing the last bit of sun from the panels. Over the last 16 days, according to the Victron charge...