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  1. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    Ok, well all my tech listed above (and all the new stuff) is in the dust zone. so I guess I should go with the IP65 one then, and suck up the limited Bluetooth range. thanks SO much for the replies @sunshine_eggo
  2. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    thanks for the detailed reply. what are your thoughts on me placing this in an environment with lots of dust (not optimal, i know, but it's the reality). think I should go with the IP65 which seems to be made for dusty/wet environments? or do you think it's not a big deal and a dusty environment...
  3. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    Ok, you all have convinced me to spring for the good stuff. Now I am trying to decide between the Victron Energy SmartShunt IP65 500 amp Battery Monitor (Bluetooth) and the Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor (Black). One thing to note is that the compartment where my battery + inverter...
  4. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    Flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panels from Windy Nation = YES Installed April 2017 = YES They still work = Sort of...I get about 2 amps down from the panels right now (in Yuma, Arizona, full sun at 1pm - angle of sun is 33.36° right now). How many amps do you think I should be pulling from the...
  5. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    Sorry. It's a 1985 Toyota Sunrader. Basically a 1-ton Toyota Pickup Truck, with a camper shell built onto the back (permanently). Here's a blog we posted about our camper, if you want to see photos and check out our 6-year road trip around North America.
  6. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    WOW, thanks for all the replies guys. amazing, and welcomed advice! A few questions in reply: @12vDC - If i went with a Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-Volt DC-DC Charger Non-Isolated - would I remove that solenoid, and just run the power wire straight back to this new DC-DC charger? Maybe...
  7. HoneyTrek

    Just upgraded to Lithium, battery dies often, what is my solar system missing?

    PREVIOUS SET-UP in our RV: 3 * 100Watt 12V Flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panels from Windy Nation (installed 2017) VertaMax 1500Watt 12V WindyNation P30L 30A PWM Charge Controller 200ah Lead Acid Battery CURRENT SET-UP in our RV: the same tech as above didn't change a thing... 12V 300Ah -...
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