Solar Power?
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I have (4) 100W panels, and a Renogy 40A MPPT charge controller. Still running a pair of 12V batteries. We've spent a week dry camping, and only ran the genset for the micro. I found some digital meters on ebay so I can monitor voltage/wattage/current for panel output, controller output, and trailer demand. No regrets at all.
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From: Tampa
thanks ..
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I get almost twice the Amp Hours from my 6v's than I did my 12v.
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What's your experience with your batteries at low temperatures? I know the OEM batteries in my Nissan Leaf are a bit sensitive to cold temperatures. They won't charge as high (less range from a charge) and the charge seems to dissipate faster.
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From: Itinerant
There is no comparison of lead to LiFePo4 batteries power wise.
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http://theinverterstore.com/product/aims-lithium-battery-12v-100ah-lifepo4/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvNXeBRAjEiwAjqYhFmx9qiYLeECI5r4G3xZ 1xqcXAMiLvTqcrEXjlA-DyOk1uZzS6Fy-dBoCzpwQAvD_BwE
http://www.continuousresources.com/products/battle-born-12v-100ah-lifepo4-deep-cycle-battery?variant=36515893263&gclid=CjwKCAjwvNXeBRAj EiwAjqYhFkusbacdmMnefuBpS5f8KW0jN57prTGBmuQeR0A4MD T9Y9cLUONm2xoCtN0QAvD_BwE
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Well that makes sense now with the price, you're pricing 200ah or 2 lfp batteries.
I don't use dropins but they sure make it easy for a person. Only time will tell if they hold up over time 10-20 years or 2000, 3000, 4000+ cycles depending on use. Now Battleborn upped the game with a 10 year warranty on their batteries, if not abused that's a long time with a lot of potential power to be stored/ delivered.
I don't use dropins but they sure make it easy for a person. Only time will tell if they hold up over time 10-20 years or 2000, 3000, 4000+ cycles depending on use. Now Battleborn upped the game with a 10 year warranty on their batteries, if not abused that's a long time with a lot of potential power to be stored/ delivered.
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I have one lithium and one 210w solar panel on my toy hauler..thinking of adding one more lithium and one more 210 solar
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I have 3, 100W panels on the roof and another 100W portable "suitcase" panel I can plug in if it's cloudy, or, the trailer sits in a lot of shade. The portable panel has a 20 foot cable so I can put it out in the sun and aim it. Can't say enough good things about the Bogart controller and monitor. I also use the temp sensor so the controller adjusts output based on battery temp.
Currently using 2 group 24 deep cycle batteries with a total of about 150 AH. Will go to 6V in series/parallel when I wear the old ones out. Also run a 3000W inverter for the microwave and wife's hair dryer (yeah, I know). I, on the other hand, must have my espresso maker. No generator.
Currently using 2 group 24 deep cycle batteries with a total of about 150 AH. Will go to 6V in series/parallel when I wear the old ones out. Also run a 3000W inverter for the microwave and wife's hair dryer (yeah, I know). I, on the other hand, must have my espresso maker. No generator.
