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Thanks @willo , will certainly try to clean the 7 pin connectors. How about wiring?

@sunrise, what did you decide? For me, I wired both negatives to the negative buss bar, but I'm having issues with not seeing the DC-DC actually charge the battery.

I would probably run the AC wires from the forward compartment\inverter back to the WFCO control panel. That way it can power all 110V devices (including the fridge).

@ekarlson That's exactly what I ended up doing as well. Post here --> https://diysolarforum.com/threads/completed-solar-lifepo4-install-in-travel-trailer.17766/

To be honest: 1) I didn't want to run another ground cable direct to the 7-pin ground 2) I wasn't sure if I could run a single ground to either the input or the output of the DC-DC, so I ran 2. I'm not sure what issues it would cause. I've read about issues like ground loops, etc.. I would...

@Kennedyma, are you referring to the 2 negative wires coming off the DC-DC to the bus bar? Or are you referring to the circuit breakers?

I haven't tested amps yet, as the batteries were basically full. Mine definitely shuts off. It shows in the victron app that it detected engine shut down and turns off the DC-DC.

Thanks Jim. Yes, I plan to secure them better and build a cabinet around them so they are not impacted by other items in the storage while in transit. They are butted up against angle brackets that are drilled into the floor to keep them off the electrical components. I did want to as you about...

Thanks! TV --> 7-pin = 10awg (I believe) 7-pin --> TT = 6awg (looked that way)

Just installed mine and agreed!

Hi All, Just completed my solar/lifepo4 install and wanted to thank everyone for their help and contributions on this forum. I haven't had the chance to run it through it's paces but happy that everything worked post install! Setup details: 1 - Jaboni 100W Solar Panel (factory installed) 2 -...

Sounds good! Thanks!

Sorry to be asking a silly question but how does one validate this? Just look at the fuse? Look at the guage of the wire? Is there something I can look up about the factory hitch/7-pin connector? Thanks again.

Understood, and makes sense. So, I can use a 20AMP DC-DC and wire that into the 7pin from the Tow Vehicle without concern for overdraw. Then use a separate MPPT Solar Charger and all should work out well.

That was my thinking, but I'm a beginner :)