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Vic Harder - You say the Orion has Bluetooth that measures amps... which model are you using? With the Orion-Tr Smart, the app does not report amps/current through the app. Just voltage. Just wondering how you are seeing current via Bluetooth and if you are using the non-smart version of the...

Quick sketch of what I did... not expecting anything, but hoping someone will say, "ooohh," that's what you did wrong. I want to make sure I get closer to 20a+!! When I saw the low amp charging current, when I did have my shunt temporarily connected, would the low charging amps be a result of...

My model does not provide amps. The app/Bluetooth just shows input and output voltage (14.5 and 14.4). I think I saw somewhere that was "coming later" to monitor current. Since I have no monitor hooked up, I won't know the charging amps for now - just voltage. Would install a monitor for...

Thanks all! I did the install. 60a breaker on one side and 60a fuse on the other. May end up setting up a some kind of larger plug at the back of the truck to facilitate the disconnect. Negative from DC/DC charger and negative from starter battery meet at the camper battery. I only have a...

Thanks lmwilco1 - The camper is connected via the trailer hitch for lighting. Fuse will be in place directly at starter battery, and Victron also recommends one between the charger and the service battery (close to the service battery). I guess I would be good then with the non-isolated...

Hi folks, I ended up with the Non-Isolated version of the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A DC-DC Charger because I rushed in ordering, and I thought "no problem," this one is okay (based on what I had read). Now I am wondering, is it okay for a truck/camper setup? Or do I need the isolated...

If money can afford it, it's better safe than sorry!

I know this is an older topic, but maybe people will read this later to aid in their decision making. Vic Harder seems to have provided excellent and accurate info here to aid in the decision, with the one caveat that he may have overestimated your needs. If money is no object, by all means...