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I got mine 2 years ago. Seems most things are about 20% more expensive these days :confused:

The link in the post above https://diysolarforum.com/threads/jk-jikong-rs485-interface-wiring.35071/post-798136

Yeah, top Orion is a 24V to 12V and feeds the smaller fuse box. That's pretty much just used for the MaxxAir fan tbh. Fridge, lights, pumps, diesel heater, USB chargers, 4G router are all running off the 24V system.

The setup has be great in UK, France, Germany Poland. The 7kWh battery lasted nearly 2 weeks Easter 2022 with only 300W of solar and 1 hours worth of driving per day (DC-DC charger) but it was exceptionally sunny! It is so much better with 600W. Can see most of the setup here before it was...

Good point. I only turn on my inverter for cooking when I'm away.

I think the dedicated RV fridges might handle the environment/vibrations in the van better but you'll probably be fine. If you've got the space go for it. I needed a fairly small one. My van is fairly big but there's 3 of us in there when we travel. I put 5cm of PIR insulation around the fridge...

You don't have the heater port or just the cable? My BMS definitely has the socket attached but I think I've been sold the version with the heater circuit. I've found the cable, it's a JST - GH 1.25mm 7 pin Plug. I've ordered a connector off eBay and will give it a go with my BMS anyway...

It states it has the heater function on the specs but I'll check the part code. Thanks!

Does anyone know where to get the cable that connects to the heater port? There wasn't one in the box and can't find it on AliExpress.

I've got a Dometic CRX50, it works on 12 or 24V

That's great that it's available straight from the terminal. I'm looking at getting JK-B2A8S20P but definitely need RS485. I assume it doesn't come with a cable to connect to the RS485 terminal? Would you mind letting me know when type of connector it is please?

If you've not bought it yet I'd seriously consider going 24V. I've pretty much got all the things you listed. The cabling is so much better. I have fridge, LED light strips, USB chargers, diesel heater, water pumps, water heater, 4G Wi-Fi router; all running of native 24V The only thing...

24V is superior in every way in an RV application tbh. The cabling for a 3kW load at 12V is insane.

Version 1024 and the latest APK 1026 both run on Android 12. Everything seems to work fine on 1026. The battery capacity read 2% but I applied the default settings back for the chemistry and it worked again. There's a button at the top with all the defaults which is pretty handy.

Hmm, I'm on 1024 from the Play Store, I'll see if I can find 1026. Thanks.