Recent content by Elbear1

Get a Class C. Theyre cheap and dont use anymore fuel because you can go way longer between resupply runs. Its very nice to have a full size fridge, a hot shower, a bathroom, a big bed.

What I was trying to explain to the OP in PM was he wants to buy $500+ on AGM for 150Ah usable and has to run 2/3 in a off location far from main battery. I explained how much solar is needed and that AGM's need filled 100% everyday or regularly. Which is quite a bit more than peole think. 3-4:1...

Every problem we face can be solved without spending a dime. let people use land free of charge.

Few are really living in a van by choice. You may have options but youre in a van for a reason.

Lithium ion is dangerous. Its not the same as lifepo4 AT ALL.

Lithium ion is totally different than lifepo4

Thats 240ah. Look around aliexpress. BLS is a known vendor. Used Valance 138ah $500 on amazon. Shunbin 200ah on amazon $800

Why waste money on lead batteries? You can replace the 1 you have with a lifepo4 and get the equivalent of 3 for 1/3 weight and space. US $603.84 26%OFF | KLUOSI 8PCS 3.2V 120Ah LiFePO4 Long LifeCycles 3500 Times Max 3C For Solar Energy Storage Battery pack E-Bike battery...

It also takes less power out of your batteries. Its a zero sum. TV, Computers, induction cooktops, toaster ovens, all fine on MSW. fans, fridges, microwaves run harder and longer but still work. PSW has a much higher idle current due to the components used to smooth the wave. Theyre also much...

$499 100Ah. $799 for 200AH. china, no warranty. Some have found cells marked 174ah for the 200ah bank. Possibly B grade cells. But otherwise people say they work well...

You know those are pickup only in phoenix, right? Or pay $300+ for freight.

FYI - Calculate vmp/imp not open circuit voltage/current

I already proved this...the 500w max listed is just an generic number that assumes 500w = 40A. It does not in reality. Im almost double the max listed input wattage as my controller. IOW You can input any amount you just arent going to get more out than the controller is rated for. To make it...

Theyre contant voltage at 14.4v Because theyre a starting battery wildly unequipped to answer solar system questions. But shes right in her own way. Every 100ah battery needs 10 amps at 14.4v and you need extra amps to run your load while charging. And since you only have 4-6hrs of sunlight...

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