Recent content by tucarb

Hi Gang - I've got a 16ft, 80's tow behind camper. Its trailering days are over and I am remodeling it to be a little guest camper in the backyard. The location I have it parked used to have a little work shed. We removed the structure but will be using the old plumbing supply/waste and...

I would not worry about it. These things are great. Have installed them in two vans. No problems and ease of use is hard to beat. I just finished another install with the pallet of Victron modules such a pain in the a@@. A Bluettit with an extra battery pack is a great setup. Pretty much the...

The comment to "not have the lugs facing down" may be specific to the AmereTime batteries. Not sure. At first glance... I would definitely choose your second example "lugs up". Easier to service and safer. What are you using to separate the two 8s banks? You do not want to apply the weight of...

Thanks. I checked with manufacturer. They said vertical orientation is fine but not upside down. (lugs facing down)

HI Gang - I got one of these Ampere 200ah Plus batteries and am wondering if mounting it in a vertical position is detrimental to the battery and possibly effect longevity? There is an answered question on the Amazon reviews stating that it is okay but never know who is answering these...

I find the Bluetti to be a great unit. I've remodeled a couple of vans and using a Bluetti is so much easier for most people than having to deal with Charge controllers, multiple batteries, inverters, hodge podge of breakers & wires. Can't speak about their customer service as I have not need...

For my setup do you think Common or Separate port?

I know but the 8th module could give me another 400+Wh

So attempting to condense all this and apply it to a setup / needs Main usage of the battery will be power supply for my van. Varying concurrent DC loads: lighting, laptop charging, fan… 75 to 250 watts I currently have eight NMC 3.6V 120Ah modules It would be nice to simply have some...