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These batteries are now on sale for $279.99 plus free shipping…

System continues to work great. I have added 3 additional ‘portable’ 100 watt panels with a dedicated Victron 100/20 controller to help me when the RV is shaded. I can place the panels in a non-shaded area. Has been helpful.

Correct...it runs down the part of the awning arm/support that does not move.

Thanks. I don't have pictures, but there are existing wires already in that awning arm (under the black plastic strip that just pops out) and I just ran the wires beside the existing ones...and made a new hole into the camper just under the hole they used for the existing wires. Fairly...

A number of folks here (including me) have used these M6x25mm SS set screws with success. https://www.ebay.com/itm/M6-Stainless-Steel-Set-Screws-with-Cup-Point-Socket-Allen-key-Drive-DIN-916/122548757731?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

With the Renogy Converter, there is not a drop in power as it ramps up to handle increased load, so the microwave behaves as thought it always had full power, and no beeps or blinking lights happen.

I am using the Renogy 2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Battery Converter, which so far seems to do a good job of ramping up when needed, and ramping down when not using much power. I leave it on most of the time, and have seen no issues...

Once you have been on the roof of any RV and seen the amount of Lap sealant that is on there, you will realize that more holes and more Lap sealant won't make things any worse. :cool:

Thanks for the the feedback. The roof on my RV is a rubber membrane, so not conducive to no-drill options. I used traditional Z mounts with Eternabond under them, then used #14 X 1" Stainless Truss Head Phillips Wood Screws, and finally covered it heavily with Lap sealant. I did get the mounts...

Thanks for the feedback. The only reason I don't think it is a big concern, is that is exactly the setup I would have if I had gone with a commercial solution like Battleborn...each of their batteries has a BMS in them, and would be hooked up in parallel for a 12 volt system.

Lots of questions. :) Microwave will run in all modes...it is our biggest power consumer, but does not get used a lot. The Inverter I am using does not have a 'sleep/eco' mode but, it does ramp up it's power use as demand requires it to. It is silent when load is low...like the outdoor...

You are correct, there are four cable ties per battery, but in my defense...they are heavy...and would have to clear the 2" base before they could go any where...I am comfortable that unless I tip over, those batteries are going to be in the same place when I arrive. :)

I use the term Inverter/charger to mean the device that charges my 12v battery and inverts 110ac to 12V DC. :)

I recommend you take a look at this place for an inverter/charger that is configured for Lithium batteries. http://www.bestconverter.com/Lithium-Battery-Converter-Chargers_c_235.html

No expansion or heat is noticed when charging...