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  1. M

    500 Watt Solar for small Van

    wood keeps wind pressure off the bottom of panels. id block off front also. they asked about 400 maybe 500 watts. 200w to 100ah is best. 200w to 400ah take to long to charge.
  2. M

    Oil me! Said the Tinman. Info and data on motor oil

    my toyota is close to 250,000 miles on it. still runs great. oil change every 5k
  3. M

    Front hitch for turning around?

    maybe a winch if ya get stuck but not a hitch. you just need practice
  4. M

    Lithium Cold Weather Charging

    hole in bed better get grommet to protect wires. it will cut wires without it. im not 100% sold on lithium yet. maybe lighter but wirthless in cold weather ill stick with agm for now.
  5. M

    Oil me! Said the Tinman. Info and data on motor oil

    no Synthetic for me just basic oil. have used 4 stroke motorcycle oil in car,truck engines also. 50 years as a mechanic and 38 years pro level racing dirt bikes.
  6. M

    500 Watt Solar for small Van

    id do roof rack with plywood and mount panels. here example of rack system. maybe 2 sets of these. https://www.amazon.com/TAC-Universal-Capacity-Adjustable-Accessories/dp/B07HXM1B8J/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=nissan+nv200+roof+rack&qid=1579411392&sr=8-14 smallest 100 watt panels ive found LCS 100 Watt...
  7. M

    Lithium Cold Weather Charging

    RV Tank Heater Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT9EUG9/?coliid=I13Z7HWLKNQ461&colid=2REYPDGM9883F&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
  8. M

    Winter supplemental solar

    u need a controller fuses ect it is a separate system to same battery
  9. M

    Complete system failure

    sadly there are to many parts replacers, hammer mechanics, shade tree mechanices
  10. M

    Is this a good controller for a LiFePO4 and a 160 watt panel?

    u can get 4 in same space with sliders :) but 40a is just better 150v vs 100v
  11. M

    Complete system failure

    fuse block check salvage yards they surely have it.
  12. M

    Is this a good charge controller for a 160 watt solar panel?

    doing more panels ? id do this 40A 150V u listed
  13. M

    charging leisure batteries

    van is made to charge that starting battery now u want to charge a deep cycle battery with totally different charge setting. find a high dollar device maybe i would but not with a solenoid.
  14. M

    Voltage question

    warranty u really asking this be warranty
  15. M

    Complete system failure

    there is a minimum voltage needed for controller and inverter to work. charge battery u should be ok.
  16. M

    Fast charge slow charge

    first get setting from battery manufacturer. all are different do not quess. charge controller will charge it as needed in 3 stages. u need to set it correctly. it knows what to do then. battery charger if battery manufacturer says max 30 amp charge rate use that setting or buy one with that amp...
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    Is this a good controller for a LiFePO4 and a 160 watt panel?

    i would go with 40 amp model it can handle 550w of solor 3 panels at 160w. the 30 amp 400w would be only 2 panels. only 20.00 more charging parameters can also be adjusted/customised, Lithium-ion, and Lithium Iron Phosphate controller is same that renorgy and other companies put there name on...
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    Vehicle Battery Quick Disconnect

    i have this type on my car got at auto parts store. dont drive much so opening hood not a big deal. https://www.amazon.com/Cllena-Battery-Disconnect-Cut-off-Terminal/dp/B01IQRMFWY/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1550337031&sr=8-45&keywords=battery+disconnect had this inside a truck mounted on seat base...
  19. M

    remanufactured engine WARRANTY - good, mediocre, or bad?

    a/c belt u can loosen or take off try starting with a charged battery. the a/c pully should spin. having separate a/c belt is a good thing. not driving is worst thing to do moisture does bad things to brakes, cables and other things. i had a ford diesel truck with one belt. it set couple days...
  20. M

    remanufactured engine WARRANTY - good, mediocre, or bad?

    a few tips - air conditioning Compressor seizes up engine will not turn over. u may think engine seized or bad starter or battery. happened to me snow ice blocking tail pipe engine will not run.
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