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    Questions about portable generators.

    I am looking into purchasing a portable generator and need some advice. Keep in mind I am a nomad in a minivan at the moment. I currently have a 12v, 2560WH power system already setup with 300 watts of tilting solar on the roof. I want to add a portable generator for those times when there are...
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    Need advice on a system upgrade.

    I currently have a 12v system and am working on upgrading it (finances are an issue so it won't all be upgraded at once). The diagram below is mostly how it is currently set up, but the diagram contains components I currently do not have on the system yet. This will be installed in a minivan...
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    Adding a battery to my system.

    So I have an Ampere Time 12v 100ah Lifepo4 battery that I have been using for roughly 6-8 months (though I have owned the battery for almost a year but wasn't on the road and was only able to afford the rest of the bits and bobs for the system 6-8 months ago). The battery is hooked up to an...
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    Setting up a minivan system

    Let me preface this by pointing out that I am on a fixed income (SSDI) so expensive components (such as a victron multi-plus) are completely out of the question. I am willing to reasonably replace some components I already have if needed. The minivan: 2005 Kia Sedona LX (no roof rack so will...
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    12 volt plug getting hot

    I have a Bluetti EB70S and when I have it plugged into a power port on my van while driving (haven't tested it in other conditions) the plug itself tends to get pretty hot. Is this normal? Is there something I need to be doing when plugging it in? Am I worrying for nothing?
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