For sure on the visit. Glad we could help.
Victron Smart Shunt
#11
Posted 19 March 2022 - 12:18 AM
2012 ATC Puma Shell build - https://www.wanderth...012-puma-build/
Power considerations thread - https://www.wanderth...e-power-scotty/
Building out an electrical system - So, you want to setup a good electrical system in your camper? - Electrical, Charging, Solar, Batteries and Generators - Wander the West
#12
Posted 19 March 2022 - 12:21 AM
+2 on the help. Sounds like you have a busy time out there planned. Enjoy and stay safe.
Patrick
2015 FWC Hawk Flatbed
#13
Posted 19 March 2022 - 04:27 PM
Btw… on the discharge floor setting, why 50% ? As it is Lithium why not 20%?
Edited by buckland, 19 March 2022 - 05:06 PM.
2016 Duramax 2.8 Diesel long bed Colorado 4WD with 2011 Eagle
#14
Posted 19 March 2022 - 06:08 PM
And charge efficiency is set to 99%
2012 ATC Puma Shell build - https://www.wanderth...012-puma-build/
Power considerations thread - https://www.wanderth...e-power-scotty/
Building out an electrical system - So, you want to setup a good electrical system in your camper? - Electrical, Charging, Solar, Batteries and Generators - Wander the West
#15
Posted 20 March 2022 - 06:42 PM
2016 Duramax 2.8 Diesel long bed Colorado 4WD with 2011 Eagle
#16
Posted 20 March 2022 - 07:31 PM
Small addendum ...since you have BB batteries, if you have heated BBs the slight current they draw does not go through the shunt; hence, the SOC will not reflect the amount of current the BB heaters in your batteries have used..
I like the heated function on my BB since I can leave the Hawk in the sun while skiing during cold temps [below freezing] and the BB will continue to receive the solar charge...without the heater the BMS will stop charging near 32* F.
#17
Posted 20 March 2022 - 07:45 PM
Thanks on that thought. No they are the non heated so won't have that current draw. I did move my DC/DC charger out of the battery box and mounted on the vertical beneath the seat (in front of the turnbuckle door. With door opened and I have a black fly screen, the charger gets lots air flow. I need to review more about the charger as I have a feeling the wire that goes from the Truck to the camper is not that heavy a gauge. Would mean a lot of work to get a new cable in ...not sure it is worth the effort. The charger wire screws aren't that big to accept wire much bigger. I need to review the settings to be sure they are ok. (I have a smart alternator).
Seems my truck dash battery charge indicator states 15 Volts at times. seems high but what do I know?!
Edited by buckland, 20 March 2022 - 07:46 PM.
2016 Duramax 2.8 Diesel long bed Colorado 4WD with 2011 Eagle
#18
Posted 04 September 2023 - 01:27 AM
Very much appreciate everyone on this thread!
Had the same question. And did not understand why the red to shunt was on one battery and black to shunt was on the other - that was a great explanation!
I've been lurking for awhile. Got my Victron BMS - and tracked our usage for a season (as someone suggested). Just installed the MPPT 100/30 - though that might be overkill for our use. Finishing off the wiring. Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't have got a bus bar - but the room is so limited in the battery box of the fleet.
Mainly here to say a big thank you - I would not have got this far without people here!
#19
Posted 04 September 2023 - 08:14 AM
If there is little room for a bus bar, you might consider a PowerPost Plus to meet the need.
https://www.bluesea..../PowerPost_Plus
I have found them useful for tight spots.
Paul
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