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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-20-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
Following up on my lithium self discharge quest,...

Following up on my lithium self discharge quest, the batteries were at 13.67V & 13.69V on January 28th. As of today February 20th, the batteries are at 13.32V & 13.34V.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-29-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
Yes, the solar controller is connected directly...

Yes, the solar controller is connected directly to the battery. This is how Escape wires it, and I kept that connection in my update. All I did was change the thermal circuit breaker to a fuse. If...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-29-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
I'm not sure whether I should find a different...

I'm not sure whether I should find a different thread (or start a new one) for this, but since this thread is where I started...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-15-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
If it is with the stock WFCO converter, I'm...

If it is with the stock WFCO converter, I'm surprised, although that is what it is suppose to do. I haven't seen mine ever go over 13.6V. With the Progressive Dynamics replacement, it often hits...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-15-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
As long as I'm hitting the absorption stage on...

As long as I'm hitting the absorption stage on the solar controller daily, the % charge seems accurate. I haven't had more than a 3 day straight without reaching absorption, so no idea what effect a...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-15-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
When using the trailer with solar, I depend on...

When using the trailer with solar, I depend on the automatic sync.

I do a manual sync if I'm in a campground where I have charged the batteries from the converter for more than 24 hours.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-15-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
At least one difference - I do not have the solar...

At least one difference - I do not have the solar panels connected. I was expecting the lithium batteries to hold the charge over the winter without any additional charging. For what ever reason,...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-12-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
I made the same assumptions. I opened the...

I made the same assumptions. I opened the battery disconnect on October 23rd with the batteries at 75% by the monitor. I expected to get through the entire winter, but January 10th the battery BMS...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-12-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,818
Posted By Vermilye
Just a heads up for those using a battery monitor...

Just a heads up for those using a battery monitor to check on over wintering batteries - it doesn't monitor self discharge. While obvious once you think about it, the only useful reading on the...
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