So is it floating at 14.4? It looked like 13.x, but once in a while pops up to 14.4.Thanks for your detailed reply.
I started out wanting to build one 100ah 'Battleborn' style battery...but, I could not find a BMS with low temp protection that supported 200+ amps. So, at some point I decided I could get my 200+ amps by using two 120amp BMS's with 2 batteries in parallel. As I started to look at the cells to build those 2 batteries, I came to the conclusion that the 280ah batteries were the best deal around, and it would not hurt to have more battery than I needed.
The feed from my solar panels runs down inside of the awning arm...I was surprised how much room there was in there. I run the wires on the roof from one side to the other and use Eternabond tape to hold it in place.
I have not tried to run the AC on the inverter...I still don't have enough battery to run it for long if it worked.
My understanding with the Wildkat converter is when you have it in Lithium mode is just does a straight 14.4...without an equalization cycle.
I am discovering with my 600 watts of solar I do not need to use the converter much...so I usually leave it bypassed.
I hope this helps...let me know if you have any other questions.
Wow, floating at 14.4 is pretty hot for these cells, right?Yes, it floats at 14.4
There is a jumper you need to change for Lithium..details are on the Bestconverter website.
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Wow, floating at 14.4 is pretty hot for these cells, right?
I like the Smart BMS a lot...has worked better then expected.Great set up.
How are you liking the Smart BMS with Bluetooth?
My question is how the App works with two batteries and BMS units? Can you view SOC and Cell data all at the same time or do you have to swap back and forth between battery 1 and 2
Details on my RV solar configuration
26’ Travel trailer (Rockwood Mini Lite 2509s)
Six 100 Watt roof mounted Polycrystalline Solar panels. (HQST)
Panels are wired in parallel pairs (2P3S)
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Victron SmartSolar 150/35 charger with BlueTooth battery sensor
2000 watt pure sine wave inverter (Renogy)
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Inverter is ‘hard wired’ to an Automatic Transfer Switch (Go Power)
Used switches or breakers to isolate the various components.
Replaced the standard RV Converter with one that supports Lithium (Wildkat)
Built two 280ah batteries using EVE cells. (Moved the batteries from the tongue of the trailer to the pass through storage to shift some weight off the tongue)
Using two of the 120ah SmartBMS's wired in parallel
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Used 8 gauge wire for solar panels
Used 1/0 wire for all battery, charger, and inverter wiring (Even replaced the wires running from the RV power converter)
Was a lot of work…but, very pleased with the results so far.
I used these...and am very happy with them - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QTJ0E/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_dGreat job! May I ask what straps you used to hold the four cells together?
Jim,I am learning and also looking at 600watts for panels. I see you have a 35a cc. How do you manage that?
I was looking at the Renogy 600 watt kit and it came with a 40a cc that was only good for 520w.
I know the panels won't see a true 100w output, but wondering on yours.....thanks. looks like a clean install for sure.
Jim
Thanks. Been seeing "over paneling " lately....appreciate the reply.Jim,
I purposely 'over paneled' my system. I frequently camp in shady areas, and wanted my best chance of getting as much power as I could out of the panels.
With the Victron controller I use, it is ok to have more incoming PV power then it can handle...it just does not use it. So I top out at 35 amps even if my panels are actually producing more then that.
Thanks. Been seeing "over paneling " lately....appreciate the reply.
Lots of questions.Will that inverter run the microwave in all modes? Also, do you use the eco mode (or sleep mode) and run the outside refrigerator with it? So that you can keep it in sleep mode, but it "wakes up" when the outdoor kitchen refrigerator kicks on? If so, how many amps does that outdoor fridge eat up when it is running?
I am basically going to copy the snot out of your system for my 2506. Does the 600 watt pane l setup keep up with that outdoor fridge running? ( I know, lot of variables there, but in general?)