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    100 amp shunt / Battery Capacity Indicator

    Sorry I sold this local and forgot I posted here.
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    100 amp shunt / Battery Capacity Indicator

    I have a 100amp shunt with a remote display. What you see is what you get. I do not have the poorly written instructions. Display has some scuffs from sitting in the battery compartment. I used this with my old 5th wheel but now the new motorhome has a Victron unit. Purchased about 2 years ago...
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    Waiting over 2 months for my cells

    @rashers - November 16
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    Waiting over 2 months for my cells

    Michael placed a 2nd order for me on Nov 5th. They arrived yesterday. I have not had a chance to inspect them yet. Boxes are in perfect condition.
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    Is two separate battery banks a bad idea?

    The Victron Multiplus had an additional 4A Starter Battery Charger. After a quick read I could not see that it was 12v but I do not know why it would not be 12v. If going with a multiplus this may solve your 12v charging needs and you can get rid of the existing converter/charger. From the...
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    RV battery upgrade

    Very nice and clean. Do you have any pictures of how you wired up the resistor for the soft start? How long do you leave it there before turning it to the ON position?
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    Isolator for lithium

    This allows for the Jump-Start Assist of your Coach from the House Batteries as well. My coach currently has the BIM-160 (not LiFePO4 friendly version) I have not been able to find the LI-BIM 160. I too am curious about this product. Li-BIM Spec Sheet
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    Raspberry Pi Victron CCGX firmware with Victron VE Direct to USB Cable

    Can you connect a screen to the RBP? Maybe even a touch screen?
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    Gut Check Time...

    Hey thanks for the quick reply. It does not appear you have a fuse on each battery pack. something like This. I read some another thread where it was advised to protect the individual battery pack. If one pack was off line (for some reason) and a 150amp load came in which would not trip...
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    Beginner trying to build diy lifepo4 battery

    Here is a good Q&A with SV Delos talking about their converted galley to all electric. I believe they are a 24 or 48 volt setup. SV Delos electric galley
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    Gut Check Time...

    @HRTKD I have been studying your install while planning mine. It should be almost identical. I have a couple hopefully simple questions. 1. Did you end up using DC Circuit Breakers for your solar panels? Are they mounted in the lower right of the picture you posted? Looks like it is mounted...
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    Victron Multiplus in Tight Spaces.

    Propane and wet bay are under this area. Outside compartments on this coach are all too small to house everything. One of the trade offs for a small (28’) coach.
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    Victron Multiplus in Tight Spaces.

    Did some investigation on my install location. If I remove the right most heating duct and the it’s protection it gives me an area of 21” deep x 26” wide and 14-1/4” tall. the vent hole could be used with a fan to pull heat or push cool air around the inverter charger. The area is not air tight...
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    Victron Multiplus in Tight Spaces.

    This is true. Some passive or active heat control will more than likely need to happen. The IC-2000/3000 allows for mounting in any direction which in my case may allow better ventilation than the Multiplus mounted horizontal (as this is the only option). I guess the reason I asked this...
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    Victron Multiplus in Tight Spaces.

    @bikenanigans - Please report back what you find. I really have no other place to put everything. I am investigating using a Go Power IC-2000 or 3000. Less features than the MultiPlus but it has a smaller footprint and can be mounted any direction.
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