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    DC House on ebay 100ah $152

    zero, I bought the mephr whatever it is called with bluetooth bms from amazon for 180$ Next time it drops to $130s, I might get 3 more to make a 48v in series. with the one battery with bluetooth and 3 regular in series I can monitor the current and level of charge for cheap for the 48v system
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    Gobi Sienna Heating with Bluetti and External Batts

    Agree, sub zero BATT temps are no good. My use case: Batts stored in heated garage, stays at 50F in peak winter, Van driven with heat on to fishing destination, batts remain in the van at room temp once at fishing spot, the heat from batts will run continuously for say 8 to 10 hours. So the...
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    Gobi Sienna Heating with Bluetti and External Batts

    Sorry, I should have stated, they call have the same specs on bluetti's FAQ. Good Point, I have not tested mine at 32 F, You sure? from I what I have read, the battery makes spec out this, A123 for example were made for the DOD and have better ranges :) yes, not knowing what the hardware is...
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    DC House on ebay 100ah $152

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/145441548113 deal is back, git em
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    Victron Orion DC-DC strange interaction with alternator

    Op, 1. Please look up the alternator output curve, most alternators output is low at low rpm or idle. 2. Look into HIGH IDLE switch or ECU option 3. Test the same and have someone sit at the helm and raise the idle to 1300 rpm and see how the unit does, 4. Gun your alternator with a laser...
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    Gobi Sienna Heating with Bluetti and External Batts

    FYI: BOTH Bluetti's have the same LFE chemistry they have is temp range on the website: Q10: Can I use or charge AC180 in sub-zero temperatures? A: You can use the AC180 to power your devices in cold weather, but please avoid recharging it below freezing. The operating temperature ranges for...
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    Gobi Sienna Heating with Bluetti and External Batts

    Dave, where did you find that shiny insulation? I bought the one from lowes and it is the bubble type, also which velco is that, looks like it was strong adhesive on it, nice, I like it. I am going to double tint the windows and then put that shiny insulation but I will spray paint it black and...
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    1,000,000 posts on the forum!

    Congrats, I raise my mug of Chai with lotsa half and half!
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    Gobi Sienna Heating with Bluetti and External Batts

    Dave, No solar panels, I will be using the bluetti with external battery plugged in into the solar input. I have an 8KW battery bank and adding another 3kw battery if needed. In both the sienna and transit: Primary source of heat, if I want to sit in my jam jams, will be to idle the vehicle...
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    beginner camper battery help ? :)

    Op, not sure if you looked into the bluetti's, if I use my transit as an office on wheels and I use a bluetti AC200P with cheap external connected to it to extend the run time. Maybe some to consider... 4 DC House 12v 100AH batteries in series or 2s4p tied to a bluetti will give you around...
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    Gobi Sienna Heating with Bluetti and External Batts

    Dave, you correct, external batts will feed into solar input for the Blue I am using 10 awg wire, the run is about 4 ft max. I will look for a 20A~25A CB, The sienna is tiny compared to my 350 Transit Van (extra high), so a little bit of heat will go a long way. I will have air gap insulation...
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    36 Volt Trolling Motor Series Battery Charger Install

    Op, I would get a 36v charger, if you need a waterproof one, you can get a meanwell hlg-xxx-36A else, my go to charger is a meanwell NPB-450-48 to monitor current/voltage you can a victron external monitor. I opt'd to get a 12v with bluetooth bms, and one in a chain, just one BT battery will...
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    DC House on ebay 100ah $152

    yes, free shipping, $133 plus tax, it sold out with a few hours in the morning,
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    Solar Charging of Common 3 @ 12v Series 36v Trolling Motor Battery Bank

    I have been thinking of adding a rocket launcher and a small 200w solar panel, it would serve has shade in summer and charging :) solar panel > victron solar smart solar controller > batts you can control/watch it from you phone.
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