BO

About Latest activity Postings

  • Loading…
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Escape Solar Panel Replacements.
      Brand is Newpowa. 2x 210 watt in series 33.5 volts each 4x 160 watt in series 16.77 volts each I have 2 12-volt batteries in series for...
      • DSC_9605.JPG
      • PXL_20220104_210238030.jpg
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      Mike, you do not need a breaker or fuse between the solar panels and the solar charge controller. The conductors (wires) should be sized...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      I don't know what a miniature breaker is rated for. If you are thinking of an AC 1/2 slot breaker for solar disconnect, I don't think...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Shore Power At Home???.
      I have never had a problem running the trailer on a 15 amp or a 20 amp circuit at the house. During the winter I have run a 750 - 1500...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Escape Solar Panel Replacements.
      I have the 5.5cf compressor fridge (wish I had gotten a larger one), 340 Ah 12-volt lithium in series, and 1060 watts of solar flat...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      Two things. If your 2 solar panels are connected in series, then the voltage to the solar charge controller would be the sum of the 2...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      If you have a shunt, you probably reconnected the solar charge controller on the load side of the shunt too?
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Microwave.
      Mount the microwave to a piece of 1/8" or 1/4" plywood. Might need to remove the case and mount the case to the plywood and then...
      • Microwave  Trailer.jpg
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      That is a cost-effective solution if the solar panels are under 48 VDC. I have 2 series arrays: one is 2 panels and the other is 4...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      Shiny, This is what I used for solar disconnect. I may have used different breaker. I have 2 MPPT solar controllers. Midnite Solar Baby...
      • 1745502606706.png
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      I have a Victron system. I set the charging parameters the same for the charger as for the solar charge controller. I think they work...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      ............... You should already have a disconnect between the solar charge controller and the solar panels. If you don't and you...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      Lithium absorption charge rate is generally 14.4 to 14.6. Maybe 14.2. It can depend on battery manufacturer or what the BMS high voltage...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC replied to the thread Switch to Lithium?.
      If you want to forgo a DC-DC converter between the lead acid batteries in the tow vehicle and the LiFePO4 battery in the trailer, as...
    • BO
      BobG-ESC reacted to Fender's post in the thread Tow vehicle for a 21 with Like Like.
      I too am shopping for a new vehicle and I suspect my opinion will be a contrary view for many. I currently own a full size truck (though...
  • Loading…

Try RV LIFE Pro Free for 7 Days

  • New Ad-Free experience on this RV LIFE Community.
  • Plan the best RV Safe travel with RV LIFE Trip Wizard.
  • Navigate with our RV Safe GPS mobile app.
  • and much more...
Try RV LIFE Pro Today
Back
Top Bottom