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    Is there a "On-Grid Solar 101" guide somewhere?

    I just finished installing a solar/battery/inverter system in my travel trailer. Now I'm thinking about how to save money on my home electric bill. Is there a document somewhere on this forum that explains in general the different types of residential systems? Like solar + inverter but no...
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    Is it necessary to remove lithium batteries in the winter?

    We have a travel trailer with 2x 200aH LiFePo batteries. I know they're not supposed to be charged when they're below 32 degrees F. I would rather not remove them while the trailer is in outdoor storage over the winter (in Illinois). Is it sufficient to perhaps discharge them to 40-50% level...
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    400A lithium + 500W solar + 3000W inverter - 1st trip how it worked

    Made our first trip in the travel trailer with the finished battery/solar system. I'm really happy with how it turned out because I wanted to be able to dry-camp for 5 days straight, which is our practical limit for water and holding tanks anyway. Here's what I installed: 2x Chins 200Ah...
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    Xantrex XC 3000 won't turn on

    Hello, I just installed a Xantrex XC 3000 inverter/charger in my travel trailer. I have 2 200ah lithium batteries in parallel, connected to a Victron Lynx Power In, then out to the inverter's DC inputs. Shore power connection to the Xantrex AC input; AC output to the WFCO AC distribution panel...
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    Mounting panels w/VHB on PVC roof/Forest River?

    I have a year-old Forest River Surveyor Legend travel trailer with a PVC roof. The roof has a slight texture to it; it's not smooth and shiny like fiberglass. It's not uneven or "bumpy", just slightly textured almost like sandpaper. I'm considering mounting 2 210w panels using unistrut rails...
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    AiLi battery monitor reads backwards

    Hi all, I probably made a simple mistake, but here goes. I have 2x 200Ah lithium batteries in parallel, connected to a Victron Lynx Power In busbar. The AiLi battery monitor (I think this one) is in series with the negative battery connection to the Lynx. Negative battery cable to B- terminal...
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    Alternatives to Xantrex XC 3000?

    I'm looking for a 3000w inverter/charger/30A transfer switch to go into my travel trailer. I'm trying to keep the weight down, and almost all the inverters I can find are 50 lbs or more. The Victron Multiplus is 40 lbs. The only large lighter weight high frequency inverter I can find is the...
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    Portable folding suitcase - using FLEXIBLE panels?

    Hey all, I'm thinking of building a portable folding solar panel to use when camping this summer. I'd like two panels of about 100 watts each for a total of about 200 watts. But that will probably weigh 35-40 lbs when complete with some sort of adjustable leg assembly etc. Then I thought, why...
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    Do I need an ATS?

    Planning a future installation in my travel trailer. Thinking 4x 100watt panels, 2x 100ah lithium batteries, 2000 watt inverter/charger. I'm confused about whether I need an auto transfer switch. If I'm plugged into 30A shore power, I wouldn't turn on the inverter. If I turn on the inverter...
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    Upgrading existing solar in new RV

    Hi all, new member here. Just bought a travel trailer with factory-installed 80 watt solar panel and one lead acid battery. I'm thinking of installing the 400 watt/40 amp controller system with a 2000 watt inverter. Does anyone know if @Will Prowse has any videos specifically dealing with...
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