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A man after my own heart. However, Victron makes the good stuff, at a good price. I am looking at AliExpress (direct from China)...

Anyone with an older trailer, upgrading to Lithium, and having a bit of common sense, will spring for a MPPT controller and ignore this...

Quite correct. If the solar panel is producing 10 amps then there will be 10 amps in both the + and - wires. What I was trying to imply...

Noted! But also noted that LiFePO4 batteries are getting cheaper, lighter and smaller, with almost all now coming equipped with a cold...

Are you really sure you want to know? Ok, I warned you... My GoPower (2015 vintage) solar controller has 4 wire connections. Plus IN...

To add to the above list of considerations: LiFePO4 chemistry requires some careful attention to winter charging, discharging and...

In your case a disconnect is a good idea whenever possible since you have a lithium battery directly connected to a lead-acid car...

I know the feeling. When my wife starts cooking the only safe place is at the other end of the campground. :rolleyes:

In very rough numbers - a FDLB (FancyDancyLithiumBattery) will self discharge about the same as a Lead-Acid battery. A couple of...

Ron - apologies for straying off the original subject. I am looking at your 2 photos and a number of questions come to mind. I see...

I would suggest a little research before doing anything. Check with the battery manufacturer and find out what their protocol is for...

I will second this question. A fully charged lead-acid battery should withstand exceedingly cold temperatures. I never removed my AGM...

My accumulator helped a lot with the noise, in addition to a few other minor improvements.

After a couple of years of use I am happy with my "Camco EvoFlex" hose. Very soft and flexible.

With the exception of the "dumb" part: All true. But teflon tape never stays intact in my experience. Some of the sharp metal gets...