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So I finally found the time to make this post which will detail my journey converting a passenger van into a campervan. I can attribute most of the solar setup and electrical system to spending time on this forum and largely the help of @John Frum, who really designed the system and answered all...

I have received my SOK 206ah 12V LiFePO4 from shopsolarkits.com! It took 15 days from the date ordered for it to arrive. My novice first impressions are very good for this battery. It shipped double boxed, enclosed in a protective foam mold that completely filled the interior volume of the 2nd...

Looking at DC-DC chargers. Since I've settled on the Victron 100/30 smartsolar mppt for my SCC, I'm leaning towards one of the Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC chargers for quality and ease of integration into the same BT app. I'm looking at the 12/12-30 non-isolated. Questions: Since starter...

If I have a 12V system with DIY 280ah LiFePO4 battery, 400w solar panels, 40A-60A MPPT, and a DC-DC charger and I want to add either an AC charger (standalone) or AC charger/inverter combo does the MPPT cut off charge from the solar panels because it senses incoming voltage from AC input when I...

I run a tree service and recently bought a F350 flatbed dually truck to tow a 20' dump trailer for hauling tree debris. The hydraulic dump is powered by (2) 81ah FLA 12v batteries wired in parallel. It came with a measly 5A AC charger I can plug into a 110v extension cord, but I'd rather charge...

Total noob, first Solar system, first wiring diagram I've ever made for anything. Please review and help me make sure I'm not gonna burn down my van with me and my dog inside it! I haven't ordered components yet. Outside of the fuse block for DC appliances where else do I need breakers/fuses...

2004 Ford E150 camper van conversion 115A alternator I received a DC amp clamp in the mail to finally measure amperage on the B+ lead coming from my alternator. Measurements are: At idle, with all possible loads drawing current (Max air conditioning front and rear units, bright headlights, and...

I run a tree service and recently bought a F350 flatbed dually truck to tow a 20' dump trailer for hauling tree debris. The hydraulic dump is powered by (2) 81ah FLA 12v batteries wired in parallel. It came with a measly 5A AC charger I can plug into a 110v extension cord, but I'd rather charge...

Absolute newb here. I'm planning to install a 12v system in my van for full time living. I'm planning to use: DIY 280ah LiFEPO4 battery w/JBD BMS and 400w solar array. I would like some advice on the other components in the system. I don't think I need an inverter larger than 1000w because I...