CalvinUtrex
New Member
Background: I recently purchased a Chins 100Ahr LiFePo4 based on Will’s “teardown youtube”. I have a small RV (RPod) and replaced the old 100Ahr AGM with the Li. My RV system uses the standard WFCO power center to charge the battery when on shore power. For solar charging I utilize three roof mounted 100W flexible panels (in parallel) with a Prostar 30 (gen3) PWM controller. Morningstar will help me set up the solar controller to work with the battery (so I think I’m okay there). The flex panels were only putting out about half their rated power when new, but after 4 years they’re about worthless so those are going to be swapped for rigid. Now my question for you saged experts:
What problems would I encounter using the existing trailer power distribution center to charge my Li battey (WFCO 8900 series, if that helps) when on shore power? It seems to “float” at 13.6V. Not sure what other battery charging functions it employs.
additional info: when not in use, I do not keep the trailer connected to shore power. For long term storage (up to 4 months) I disconnect the battery. When in use, we typically travel for 6 weeks, of which maybe 6 nights total connected to shore power. I use a small inverter lp generator when the solar panels can’t keep up with our use. I route its power directly through the WFCO for charging the battery.
What problems would I encounter using the existing trailer power distribution center to charge my Li battey (WFCO 8900 series, if that helps) when on shore power? It seems to “float” at 13.6V. Not sure what other battery charging functions it employs.
additional info: when not in use, I do not keep the trailer connected to shore power. For long term storage (up to 4 months) I disconnect the battery. When in use, we typically travel for 6 weeks, of which maybe 6 nights total connected to shore power. I use a small inverter lp generator when the solar panels can’t keep up with our use. I route its power directly through the WFCO for charging the battery.