Recent content by KTM-Guy

Something doesn’t sound right. 2,000 AH and you can lift it and carry it? I have two 230AH batteries and there is no way I could lift both. 16% in 9 hours? That’s 320 AH. I can run my fridge/freezer in my Jeep for 6.5 days off of one 230AH battery. Without adding any charging. Something is...

Are you mostly going to be using the camper for 3-4 days in one spot? Or will you camp a day or two then drive 2-4 hours to your next spot? If 3-4 days in one spot the dc2dc will not offer much. You can fully charge at home with AC, then live off the solar while camping. If you do go with a...

I check the Tacoma when I got home and it doesn’t look like you will gain much mote space. But I checked my 230AH cells and they fit fine with room to spare. With room for a Redarc and BMS and solar controller on the sides. This the passenger side. I don’t think you could go with a taller...

I’m in Phoenix and can confirm leaving AGM batteries in the van over summer can drastically reduce their life. Are you only going to charge with solar? How many watts of panels? What is the biggest draw? Will you have an inverter? I think moving large amount of amps will create heat you need...

Why not build a battery? With Overkill BMS, then you would know what you have. I am in a rental Tacoma right now and just checked the room behind the seat. Not sure there will be enough room for a battery there after removing the plastic. I can check when I get home and have a screwdriver. I...

I will be ordering some Anderson plugs for my install I guess. Lol. Luckily I don’t have any big power draws. I could probably get away with 50 amp, but might look for 175 amps for future. At some point I would like to add a induction cooktop. I haven’t been to SE AZ yet know any good places...

My setup is not typical I guess. I don't have an inverter, need the high capacity because I don't have room to mount solar. Oally tor store solar panels. I'll have to do wiring to make the batteries easy to remove. Thanks

I’m installing a 230AH battery in my Jeep (to run a fridge/freezer) and another in the tongue box of my trailer. Living in Phoenix it gets hot here in the summer. What do people do in warm climates with their batteries in between use? We average over 100 days over 100 degrees (38C). And will see...

Thanks everyone for the replies. Great ideas. I think I will use the packing foam that come with the cells for padding. I’m thinking of an Over Kill BMS. I’ll keep an eye out at my local metal suppler remnants for some aluminum for a case or frame. Do I need to worry about low temperature for...

First time battery builder, and am confused about battery compression. I have this space in my camper that is waisted and would be a great place to put a battery. It would free up a lot of space where the AGM is now. It’s a small teardrop camper I built. I’m planning an EVE 230AH battery from...

Remember 115 degrees is the air temp. It gets a low hotter under the hood. My auto parts store says buy a cheap battery, buy the warranty, just before the warranty is up leave a dome light on till the battery is dead and bring it back for a replacement. You can get 4-6 years from the price of...

Thanks for the reply, It’s funny, I spent many hours testing my power usage, adding, subtracting, multiplying watts, AH, etc. to get the same answer you got. I was at 6.3. Lol I think I will replace the CTEC, not worth the risk. I can probably sell it for $50-80. Can you recommend an AC...

That photo was from when I finished the stand in my driveway. On a recent camping trip we spent a lot of time just hanging out in the campground and I spent some time playing with the panel(s). Amazing how even filtered sunlight makes a difference. Thanks for the reply.

Thanks for the reply, I’m not sure what info the multiply by 5/8 would help. I had a 55AH battery that I put in the teardrop. I know it isn’t big enough for my needs. This is what I’m using now, I made the stand out of aluminum, they are 100w, lucky to put out 5-5.5 amps. The biggest I can...

Hello all. First post here but I have been lurking for a while. And have been watching Will’s videos for a few years now. ( when he lived in a trailer). I have decided to make the switch to lithium batteries from AGM in my camper and Jeep. Just getting tired of worrying if I’ll run out of...