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  1. Sprinterino

    Simplest way to charge lithium with solar+alternator

    It's an interesting question. Most places I read recommend Lithium for the benefits, but my battery guy says it's not worth the price and tells me to go AGM, so I'm gonna hash it out with him today before I make a decision.
  2. Sprinterino

    Simplest way to charge lithium with solar+alternator

    So I have read about BMS systems being an all-in-one that can also charge from grid. Can anyone recommend a good BMS for North American use? Thanks!
  3. Sprinterino

    Simplest way to charge lithium with solar+alternator

    So I am currently looking at the REDARC BCDC1250D it is a 50A Dual Input DC to DC Charger. Is this a good product? Also, if I want to charge from the grid how would I do that? Would I need another product? And will this charger charge from both solar and alternator at the same time or only one...
  4. Sprinterino

    Simplest way to charge lithium with solar+alternator

    Thanks for the advice. I had seen on many videos that people say the standard alternator doesn't run on the same voltage as a lithium battery which would cause excess wear on the battery and alternator causing premature fail so they used a second alternator instead. The battery combiner seems...
  5. Sprinterino

    Simplest way to charge lithium with solar+alternator

    Or if we bought AGM batteries would they charge more simply directly from the alternator with needing to adjust the voltage?
  6. Sprinterino

    Simplest way to charge lithium with solar+alternator

    Hey yall, first-time camper van converters here building our Sprinter into our new home and looking for advice on the best or simplest way to charge 200Ah lithium iron phosphate batteries from a mix of about 400w solar and alternator charging. I'm guessing we should get a second alternator to...
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