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Thank you so much - sounds like problem solved!

Thanks! Protection of my truck was my primary concern, so thanks for settling that.

Thanks! At least for my needs right now, that would be too much work.

So - it would get its power through a 120V CB in the power box and the output would power the 12V side of the power box? The RV items that run on 12V wouldn't mind the changing voltage from 14.2V to 13.4V?

John: The alternator seems to be 150A. I have no idea how to determine the excess alternator capacity... That Samlex EVO sounds interesting - although a grand is a BIG chunk of money. Hadn't planned on an inverter (yes, I screwed up again and said inverter/charger), but maybe I'll go that...

Thank you so much for the help! "Well, best costs money. An inverter/charger by Victron or Samlex would be better charge sources" - I'm willing to pay for the best to minimize the risk of problems later that always seem to end up costing more. What Victron inverter/charger would you recommend?

My bad - yes, converter/charger. (I was thinking invertor because of your invertor question...) Won't the WFCO converter/charger properly charge the LFP battery? (Assuming I can get it to recognize the Lithium). If not, is the Blue Smart IP22 Charger the best choice to replace the...

The WFCO is the inverter/charger (assuming I can get it to work) and I have a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller for solar. So I DO need a dc2dc charger? Do you think the alternator is "smart" so I need a smart Orion - given that it is a 2007 truck, so should I just get that...

Unfortunately, I've heard they have problems with that, but I didn't know what else to use... No inverter - just DC when boondocking (unless I buy a generator). Sorry - yes, a trailer. The truck is a 2007 Tundra - standard battery/alternator. I can find out the capacity tomorrow if needed...

I have installed the battery and am wiring in a WFCO AD-9855-AD converter/charger. That should take care of the RV, but I've been told that the truck battery is at risk because the alternator is not designed to handle the higher lithium voltage. Do I need to install a DC-to-DC charger between...

Thank you very much for your help!

I was going with 8 160s (for size/width).... So, two batteries it is, unless I can find a >200a BMS (haven't seen one yet). THANKS!

Very good - so it IS possible. Thanks - good lead. As I said, I'm new - so two batteries (or a paired/series single battery) would give me 320 Ah. Would a 120A BMS work for that? What is the 120A measuring?

My 304 Ah cells are 3" thick. I have 21" to use, so I would need the smaller cells to be 2.5" thick. I don't know of any that are that thin....

Makes sense - thanks for the help!