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Vic ... why would u need a B2B unit from the alternator feeding your truck battery? Please explain. Thanks.

I’ve carried on with lithium batteries in two threads, hijacking one (see below), and creating this one. Consider following both threads. When I finally get my Grandby Shell mid April, I will start my own build thread and have everthing in one place...

Congrats! I have an appt. mid April for a Grandby Shell install. If, my factory ordered Ford comes in as planned. My truck is actually built now I am told. So the ETA could be a few days sooner, not holding my breath. When is the NorCal rally in Bodega Bay?

I want to offer some real world feedback on a NOCO Genius G7200 as it pertains to my lithium battery. After more discussion with StarkPower about my Solar System Setup using a LiFePo4 Battery bank, maintenance charge requirements, engine to house connection, shore power charging & more ... BTW...

I want to offer some real world feedback on a NOCO Genius G7200 as it pertains to my lithium battery. After more discussion with StarkPower about my Solar System Setup using a LiFePo4 Battery bank, maintenance charge requirements, engine to house connection, shore power charging & more ... BTW...

Hey Craig ... you still may have the 30 amp problem with this unit, and mine is single lithium 100ah, but this was recommended by my battery manufacturer. How does your two 6V, with 110ah run in parallel, differ from my 100ah lithium, other than the available draw/cycle...

Jeff, Where/how are you putting up all those watts? I will attempt similar.

Just a quickie here ..... StarkPower has a “patented” proprietary BMS included in their batteries. A WTW forum member relayed to me that his two 100ah StarkPowers, run in parallel, are doing great after 3 years. This is not a testimonial. We are all guinea pigs for the future. LifeBlue looks...

LifeBlue Battery looks like a high quality Battery. My StarkPower Battery 100AH was $807.5 with coupon-code. Hope my Stark holds up long term. You could wait to replace your controller until you go Lithium. I am starting with a new Shell basically from scratch. So, I am forced to supply all...

+2 on a Lithium capable charger. I purchased this one below. Good Forum feedback & I liked what I found in research. This Forum has great folks willing to share & pool info. I am learning as I go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LWTHP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought...

I have the Victron Smart 100/30 on order. I assumed I could use it for both FWC solar plug in points. A little late to be asking but can the controller handle both, the fixed roof & rear portable, at once, from different plug in points?

Thanks for these suggestions ... Vic you are probably correct, but ideally I wanted something smaller. So, after Rando explained Vmp, as a determining factor, there was no Solar cynergy foldable Vmp over 17v. My roof flex panel happens to be 20v. The Lensun was 18v. Then, I ran across this dude...

Edited previous post completed below maybe after/during your reply. I am glad now I listed my proposed solar components. Your reply above answered my question. Thanks for the fumble recovery. “So, I need a 120v portable panel? By the same, do you mean overall voltage, not manufacturer, correct...

So, I need a 120v portable panel? By the same, do you mean overall voltage, not manufacturer, correct? Or can you suggest I try to match (which particular?) provided numerical criteria, V or A, documented on the panel?

I initially gleamed parallel which I was happy to read. Thanks for a further & more detailed addition. I am highly into “dead easy”. I purchased two flex 120w solar cynergy panels last night. I would like three but not sure how that might work yet with a kayak, & hopefully a canoe, on the roof...

Rando, thank you, that is what I was hoping to hear. Vic, thank you for the replies & answering my questions. Craig, thank you for your patient PM & posting replies. This Forum & it’s members are awesome ! I now have basic understanding, not to make harmful decisions about $ spent on a Solar...

Ok, looking at a wire sizing calculator, I can see the relationship between volts, amperage, wire gauge & distance. So questions are: Does a portable, if plugged into the rear wall outlet, combine with the amperage total of the panels, run in parallel, on the roof? Also, would you have to...

Sorry to add one more query, but, if the distance between my panels and the battery is, what 5 feet? ... will I really lose that much power in a parallel configuration? Would heavier gauge wiring help alleviate that issue ... Again, novice questions here ...

Vic, Craig, Rando ... replies much appreciated 1) Can you guys give me the electrical reasoning why one would choose series vs parallel panel configuration? I do want a portable panel for a flexible approach to the Sun. That would be a big plus for parallel as Vic states, it is just "plug &...

Vic, I appreciate your response as it seconds the notion, proposed to me, of losing the truck to house battery connection. With my novice solar logic, it does seem that if I am traveling most days, my truck will be out in the Sun, my roof panels should probably keep my battery topped up. I will...

I purchased a LiFePo4 12v 100ah Battery from StarkPower today. It was the most reasonable for me and it has Bluetooth capability. From my IPhone I can monitor all phases of the battery using an app, temperature as well. I still may hardwire a Bluetooth Battery monitor, but if the app works as...

Are you familiar with the “Solar Shower”? I will at least attempt to mimic that concept, for a similar size interior water tank/sink combo, when I get my Shell this Spring. Use a bike pump or something manually similar to keep the system pressurized as needed. It is just a intriguing thought...

With reference to the original thread link, at the top of this thread link, I chose this one for revival due to the brevity. I am looking for any advice/logistics/help for A-Z planning that can be offered. I have received a very helpful PM so far. Here are my particulars ... ETA early April I...

I am anxiously waiting my Grandby Shell. Mid April can not come soon enough. Also waiting on a F-150 HD truck with similar ETA. Ford has already delayed my build. I want lightweight functionality, spending both more & less, in different areas. A traveling tent with some low key luxury for a...

Researching a bit, on a Ford F-150 forum, page 257 of a 2011 manual, states that a full fuel tank is included in the std. payload ranking. Not ... any passengers or the driver. There will be a Yellow Sticker with payload number issued with, & adhered to, each truck built. The full fuel tank is...