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Old 07-21-2017, 10:14 AM   #1
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Victron BMV 700 Question

I'm sold on this battery monitor and have watched several YouTube videos on its installation. The one question I have is: is there a new battery cable supplied to run from the negative terminal of the battery to the battery side of the shunt (since the existing negative battery cable is relocated to the load side of the shunt)?
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I'm sold on this battery monitor and have watched several YouTube videos on its installation. The one question I have is: is there a new battery cable supplied to run from the negative terminal of the battery to the battery side of the shunt (since the existing negative battery cable is relocated to the load side of the shunt)?
Rich you receive everything to install except another longer negative cable . Just went down to auto parts store and purchased what I needed . I think ours is 18 in or 20 in . If you need a longer one then it will have to be made . We have the 19 so the batteries are in the front box . Very easy installation and you can get lots of help for instalation if needed. Really nice looking . Really valuable when you are Boondocking . Pat
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Rich you receive everything to install except another longer negative cable . Just went down to auto parts store and purchased what I needed . I think ours is 18 in or 20 in . If you need a longer one then it will have to be made . We have the 19 so the batteries are in the front box . Very easy installation and you can get lots of help for instalation if needed. Really nice looking . Really valuable when you are Boondocking . Pat
Thanks, Pat! Once again, you're a wealth of information. Really appreciate it.
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Thanks, Pat! Once again, you're a wealth of information. Really appreciate it.
Thanks Rich but I get lots of help too! There is a picture of the install in my albums . Pat
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I'm sold on this battery monitor and have watched several YouTube videos on its installation. The one question I have is: is there a new battery cable supplied to run from the negative terminal of the battery to the battery side of the shunt (since the existing negative battery cable is relocated to the load side of the shunt)?
I need to decide on which battery monitor to buy. I want to monitor my battery usage to determine the size of solar panel system to install.

From what I have read, most people are either buying the Victron BMV 700 or the Trimetric TM2030-A. What sold you on the Victron?
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I need to decide on which battery monitor to buy. I want to monitor my battery usage to determine the size of solar panel system to install.

From what I have read, most people are either buying the Victron BMV 700 or the Trimetric TM2030-A. What sold you on the Victron?
Price and clarity of instructions for installation. Pat's similar comments caused me took into it more. These products all do the same thing. What concerns me is will I be able to make it work.
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Thanks Rich but I get lots of help too! There is a picture of the install in my albums . Pat
We ALL get lots of help, Pat. This time, I got it from you. Next mod, I'll get it from someone else (and be equally appreciative). I've said it many times here - my decisioun to buy an Escape was in great part due to the value of this Forum in helping me understand and enjoy my RV.
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Price and clarity of instructions for installation. Pat's similar comments caused me took into it more. These products all do the same thing. What concerns me is will I be able to make it work.
Rich if I could do it , you can too. Am solar is now also using the Victron product. I wasn't crazy with the looks of the Trimetic . My brother had installed one so I got to see it first hand . The marine company that sent it to me from Amazon , believe me I called not for the installation , that was easy even with pictures . There is a little programming that they gave me help with . When it comes to electric and anything to do with that I need guidence . What surprised was how simple the install was and everything included except for the other negative cable you will need . Any help I can give you I will be glad to help . Did you watch Casey Friday's install on u-tube ? He talks a little fast and I did watch it numerous times . Talking to installers for programming really helped . You probably will have very little trouble . Pat
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We ALL get lots of help, Pat. This time, I got it from you. Next mod, I'll get it from someone else (and be equally appreciative). I've said it many times here - my decisioun to buy an Escape was in great part due to the value of this Forum in helping me understand and enjoy my RV.
So right on that Rich and we all pay it forward . Pat
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Rich if I could do it , you can too. Am solar is now also using the Victron product. I wasn't crazy with the looks of the Trimetic . My brother had installed one so I got to see it first hand . The marine company that sent it to me from Amazon , believe me I called not for the installation , that was easy even with pictures . There is a little programming that they gave me help with . When it comes to electric and anything to do with that I need guidence . What surprised was how simple the install was and everything included except for the other negative cable you will need . Any help I can give you I will be glad to help . Did you watch Casey Friday's install on u-tube ? He talks a little fast and I did watch it numerous times . Talking to installers for programming really helped . You probably will have very little trouble . Pat
Casey's video was the first one I saw - I could give Hime a run for his money in talking fast - I'm from the east (Maryland).
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Casey's video was the first one I saw - I could give Hime a run for his money in talking fast - I'm from the east (Maryland).
That's the first I saw of the Victron too. I used the plate they give you , that Casey didn't . I want to get the I think it is called dongle . You can look at your batteries say on your I-pad or if you have a smart phone etc. been spending a bit and have to cool it a little for awhile . Pat
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Mounting Battery monitor

We are picking up a new 21. I was thinking of mounting the battery monitor over the refrigerator or microwave. Does anyone know if these spaces may be accessed by removing the built in microwave?
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I installed a BMV 700 in our 21 and enjoy being able to more closely monitor the battery using the Bluetooth connection. I have a question about settings. We have the dual 6V batteries and solar panel. I changed the total amp hours setting to 232 but haven't changed any other settings yet. The default charged voltage was set to 13.2. Is that a good number? Anybody have any insight into this?
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I think I found the answer to my question. Everything I read says to set the charged voltage setting to .2 volts less than float charge. The GoPower solar charger in my 21 has a float charge of 13.7 volts per the manual so I set the charged voltage on the BMV-700 to 13.5 volts.
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