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  1. OneStudPuppy

    Renogy monitor shunt / monitor getting funny jumping numbers

    So it’s been about three days of this.(will post same video Renogy asked for) Up until three days ago night time the monitor would show about .01 amps used 0 watts. This would be about what I would expect. System is 100 watt Renogy panel, rover controller, Renogy monitor / shunt, 100ah ampere...
  2. OneStudPuppy

    Hey Will! Thank you!

    Hey @Will Prowse just wanted to say Thank you! The videos and all have been a huge help. Due to your videos I didn’t waste money, was able to upgrade my camp trailer solar system to lithium, also got a non junk capacity tester and was able to use it (the instructions with it are junk). Low...
  3. OneStudPuppy

    Amperetime seems to be a winner.

    Well after two months of light duty discharging and charging through my solar system, Rover controller, 100 watt renogy panel, amperetime 100ah battery. I finally got a load tester and checked the capacity of the battery. I was also concerned after the initial Renogy wanderer controller went...
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    Renogy 500a monitor w shunt 67.99 fair deal?

    Not sure if it’s a good deal or not? Happened to open amazon app and it popped up a prime day deal. 67.99 seem fair for the renogy 500 amp monitor with the shunt? Had been wanting to get a monitor, figure worst thing could happen you all tell me not worth it and return. Used amazon points so out...
  5. OneStudPuppy

    Renogy your so close.. open discussion.

    Open letter / discussion @Renogy Solar you guys are so close to having a really solid company and product. SO CLOSE, but as someone new to the game I have some things which come to mind. Think of this as a customers open letter which others can add to. I’ll do this in a list type format kinda...
  6. OneStudPuppy

    Renogy on the Rover 20 amp model what’s the max watt draw on the load output side?

    @Renogy Solar i have looked and I can’t find the technical specification for the Rover 20 amp model. What’s max watts draw on the load side? Have a power port and two USB ports. I need to know if my cpap is within the spec or not. Not using heat etc. can you point me to a source for the exact...
  7. OneStudPuppy

    Renogy Rover as many said reads battery lower

    Ok, this wasn’t a surprise as I’ve read it all over and seen it in reviews. The Rover seems to under report battery voltage by a small bit. This is where the brain storming comes into play. Should I adjust the suggested Ampere time suggested settings accordingly? Was hoping the Bluetooth app...
  8. OneStudPuppy

    Vibration / bouncing pre built 100ah battery ampere time fiberglass trailer installation.

    So new controller is supposed to be here tomorrow, but something I keep thinking about is in a mobile fiberglass trailer towing and rough roads and highways bouncing. If you look at scamp, casita, trail mite (13 ft actual egg about 10 feet) etx. These things are maybe 1000 lbs. when I brought...
  9. OneStudPuppy

    System attempt 2 mppt minimums?

    what a last few days. So debating new options maybe mppt controller instead but then I am reading some places saying that a single 100 watt panel may not be enough to charge a battery as the input voltage would be about the same? There is a lot of mis information and back and forth information...
  10. OneStudPuppy

    No smoke yet, but Renogy wanderer 10amp I am not impressed defective new and in multiple ways!

    Video says it all. Well both videos. First a power up and then low voltage freak outs until turns on. 2 1/2 days it was still trying to charge the battery! (Glad battery has its own protection) a brand I used to trust! Lucky no smoke, but when on a budget maybe something else!
  11. OneStudPuppy

    Panel voltage production VS suggested charge voltage on Ampere time battery.

    Ok. I am wired up and running, it’s been a long while since I used to electronics geek out. Getting back into the swing of things and reviewing everything running now a debate came into my mind. Ampere time suggested charge voltage vs panel production. Currently panel is putting out 13.6...
  12. OneStudPuppy

    Solar connector protective plugs / covers, DIY idea your thoughts?

    So, my install is done for now, I’m not hard mounting my panel to my trailer instead free placement. I went with a lead from the solar controller to the front nose of the trailer. This leaves a connection point but want to protect the connections when no panel is installed, what’s your thoughts...
  13. OneStudPuppy

    Renogy wanderer mode 15 weird manual on low voltage start up?

    Ok roughed in my entire system today, have the Renogy wanderer 10am. But old solar controller a Manual turn on would just do that turn on. This wanderer seems to kick into a low voltage mode and flickers then full power out, varies some times more flickers then full power. Anyone else with...
  14. OneStudPuppy

    Wills recommendations is there a dedicated thread I’m missing?

    Thanks to will I am currently converting a fiberglass camp trailer (egg) from a AGM, to a better capacity system. As of now I have a 100ah Ampere time battery, Renogy 10 amp controller, 100 watt renogy solar panel. Power use will be minimal house lights, Cpap. That’s about all keeping it...
  15. OneStudPuppy

    Mounting / tie down / securing 100ah battery fiberglass trailer, towing can get bouncy

    Well as we all know different fiberglass trailers over the years changed. Going true vintage with a 72 Trail mite. I may add a layer to reenforce the shelf. But looking to brainstorm ideas about securing this battery to the top shelf. As of now old system has been stripped out and upgrading...
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