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[Durango2]

Ugh, that Surepower 1314A separator is potentially a problem when charging from your truck.  It is really "dumb" and is very sensitive to the voltage drop that occurs when trying to charge your batteries over the very small gauge wire that usually is used in the factory installs.  If you are not a DIY person, it will cost a bit to have your system upgraded.   I/we can walk you through what needs to be changed and why if you are interested.  I recommend you dive into some of my threads, links in my signatures.

 

Your pictures don't show a battery monitor of any kind.  That's an issue too... sort of like driving a car with no guages.  Can it be done?  Sure.  Is it advisable?  No.  That's the first thing I would add.  A Victron BMV 712 is a good start.

Thank you for your input, Vic.  I am about to head out to Utah for a few days, and will do some thinking about my rig while I'm out there.

 

I just watched a couple of installation videos for the Victron BMV 712, and the process is definitely more than I'd be able to handle.  The next time I'm down at the RV repair shop (which replaced my AGM batteries), I will ask if that installation is something they could do.

 

Thanks again!

[Holmes]

Do you have access to a manual for the controller/monitor?  They DO look like the Victron gear, and if similar enough, you should be able to change the settings easily for your new battery.

Hey Vic, I'm a bit confused on what actual controller I do have, not with the camper right now and won't be till October. I found the manual for the mppt display. In the manual there stating its a 15/30A controller. Either way I should be able to make adjustments to the battery manufacturers settings I believe. Here's the link if your curious
https://www.overland...l-15-and-30-amp

[Vic Harder]

That looks very much like the Victron manual.  Does this device not come with Bluetooth?  Waaay easier to make setting changes from your phone than by using that controller display!  But, you are correct, this device should work fine with your new Li batteries.

[Holmes]

That looks very much like the Victron manual.  Does this device not come with Bluetooth?  Waaay easier to make setting changes from your phone than by using that controller display!  But, you are correct, this device should work fine with your new Li batteries.

Not sure on the Bluetooth Vic. Thanks for checking that out. That monitor I'm sure is a bit of a hassle to change settings too but at least I've got the option. My old rig had a decent Bluetooth victron setup. Definitely and easy way to monitor. Once I get to the camper I'll definitely get things figured out...and probably have a whole mess of new things to figure out as well.