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Thanks! It's shipping out from Europe later this month. Mine's the tan one. The white one is a photo from Mercedes. Perhaps I should create thread on this forum so you can follow long on our solar panel system design and installation of this rather unique vehicle.

Even though the 814DA is not a sprinter, there should be room. It's the one on the far right in this image.

No problem! Indeed they are. There's only 3-4 of these in the US right now. I'm not too worried about adding/replacing the alternator. That part I'm more familiar with.

Got it! The Cells themselves do come both in 100Ah and 200Ah configurations, right?

https://www.dometic.com/en/se/products/climate/air-conditioners/truck-air-conditioners/dometic-coolair-rtx-2000-_-189945

Thanks! I laughed out loud when that read that because its true. I have a soft spot for boxes on wheels.

I won't be offended! That's pretty much what they are.

Yeah I was hoping to hear from someone who had already been brave enough to order something like this. :) Are there other Chinese brands out there that makes a battery with similar spec? Some manufacturers have free shipping so I was hoping to find a battery similar to this that would ship for...

I heard back from Heltec and they said that the BMS units I posted a picture of are not their own but that they still sell them. They also said that the Amp rating for those (300A) is peak, not continuous. Can someone educate me on the difference? How do I determine what Amp rating is...

For sure! I bought and read his book and am reviewing his site and this forum to learn as much as I can.

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Thanks for all those product links! Yes, I'm definitely a little confused in terms of how to configure the size (output) of LiFePO4 battery bank. How much output does an 8 cell 24v system generally provide? What if I want more output than those 8 cells have to offer? Is the only option then to...

For my 4S - 272Ah - 12v array for example, will a 120Ah continuous charge/discharge BMS like this one work? For my 8S2P - 544Ah - 24v array, will this one be sufficient? Is it based on the calculated load or the Amperage rating of the battery or...? Thanks oh mighty hive mind!

Ok! Thank you! This is very helpful. So it is dependent on both on the capacity of the inverter as well as the charging amps? How do I find out what my charging amp capacity will be? Is that based on my load calculation?

That’s just not true.

Optima has had quality control issues for quite a few years now. I have owned several Yellow tops but switched to Odyssey and now I am hoping to switch to Lithium.

Yes I am familiar with them and I have talked to them also. It’s the only battery of its kind on the US market. Counting DCS from Australia, that makes two brands who make automotive starter lithium batteries. Is that it? Any other brands out there?

For all those who claim that it is impossible to make LiFePO4 starter battery, DCS makes one: https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/12v-80ah-extreme-battery/ Here is a review:

So if assemble two of these 100Ah 26.4v systems that would provide 5.2kWh then?

Very cool. Keep me in the loop! Under what brand will this be manufactured? Antigravity Batteries already has a Lithium starter battery on the the marker with the “run flat” protection feature so my may want to run a patent search before proceeding.

What DC - DC Charger options are available if my van alternator is 24v and I want to charge my 24v Lithium bank? Does Victron or anyone else make a 24v in - 24v out charger?

I am looking for a Chinese factory recommendation for custom Terminal Post Adapters as well as custom Bus Bars. I can browse Alibaba all day long but I would prefer to be recommended a trusted factory that has the capability to product these items to custom specifications. Attached images are...

Are you located in Australia?

Ok, thanks! @Zwy Would this be it? https://www.invertersupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=195606

So who makes them besides from DCS?