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  • Post in thread: Xuba Electronics: DEAL - 280AH LiFePo4 cells. Purchase & Review

    What in the world are you going to do with all of those? Sell them? Build a megatron?
  • Post in thread: Sourcing the Gadgets - SCC, Inverter, Monitor

    Greetings! I'm narrowing in on all the parts I need for my solar system. I'll have two 280AH 12V batteries, equalling 560AH 12V battery bank. The solar array will be 4 panels, totaling around 1200 watts. Now, I'm trying to make a final decision on the SCC, inverter and monitor. I think I...
  • Post in thread: Best recommended Inverter & Converter

    Hi everyone! Here's a brief layout of my RV solar system. I've also attached a picture of my wiring diagram. It's not perfect, but it is an accurate reflection of where I'm at so far. A basic overview: (4x) 375 watt solar panel array (total: 1,500 watt array) 100 amp victron solar charge...
  • Post in thread: Charge Controller for shore power, generator AND alternator??

    Hi everyone! Here's a brief layout of my RV solar system. I've also attached a picture of my wiring diagram. It's not perfect, but it is an accurate reflection of where I'm at so far. A basic overview: (4x) 375 watt solar panel array (total: 1,500 watt array) 100 amp victron solar charge...
  • Post in thread: Battery Bank - sourcing and set up

    Hello all! I'm new to solar systems and am installing one in my RV. I'm planning on ordering 6 or 8 of these batteries: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hot-Rechargeable-3-2V-280Ah-LiFePO4_62401469185.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.0.0.764520d22qNJc8&bypass=true&fullFirstScreen=true First of...
  • Post in thread: NEEDED: solar array mounting system w/ easily detachable panel function

    Greetings! I'm purchasing 4x of these https://store.santansolar.com/product/amerisolar-375w/. They are each 77" by 39". I'm looking to put together a solar mounting system (to accommodate four of these panels) that easily allows me to detach each solar panel so that I can place them at...
  • Post in thread: Xuba Electronics: DEAL - 280AH LiFePo4 cells. Purchase & Review

    HUh, that's unfortunate. Did you get that resolved and did they arrive? I'm also about to order 8 280Ah batteries, as we speak.
  • Post in thread: Battery Bank - sourcing and set up

    WOW! Very helpful. thank you very much Steve. I'm looking into the Samlex EVO 3012. Do you know off hand how much it costs? You're right about the FlexMax SCC. People in the commentary says it came with no warranty and is indeed refurbished, but there don't seem to be any complaints of it...
  • Post in thread: This could be interesting

    I too am very interested to see how this turns out! The only thing I've purchased from China are eight 280Ah 3V batteries. I am considering purchasing the solar panels from China, too. Any thoughts? The rest I think I'm purchasing from elsewhere, especially the charge controller, inverter...
  • Post in thread: Battery Bank - sourcing and set up

    Just put in my order for 8 of XUBAs 280Ah cells. Payment is pending. Roger that. So, mind me asking what 80 amp SCC you would recommend? Gotcha, yes haha. Definitely would want to try and avoid having panels fly off my roof on the freeway. I'm going to call SanTan tomorrow to see if they...
  • Post in thread: To buy from China or not buy from China?

    Hi everyone! I'm installing a solar system on my RV. The system I'll be working with are eight 280Ah 3V batteries, wiring 4 in series (batch of 2), to make two 280AH 12V batteries, thus totaling to make a 560AH 12V battery bank. For the panels, I've been advised by San Tan solar to get a...
  • Post in thread: NEEDED: solar array mounting system w/ easily detachable panel function

    Nice! Yeah, I think I've seen a set up like this before, in this guy's video Fast forward to the end. He has only made his set up to tilt in one direction, but it looks like that setup could easily be made to tilt in either, opposite directions as needed. Is that basically the set up you're...
  • Post in thread: NEEDED: solar array mounting system w/ easily detachable panel function

    Ohh, so you're mounting that tripod to the top of your RV?
  • Post in thread: To buy from China or not buy from China?

    Thanks everyone! I appreciate the input. My most preferred option for the SCC, the inverter and the monitor is Victron. Do any of you have thoughts on where I should source these items?
  • Post in thread: To buy from China or not buy from China?

    COOL! Is it possible for me to be connected to this seller in Houston?
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