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Thank you everyone, this has been very helpful.

Thanks, how long have you been using it?  I haven't found any that are much cheaper, so I may go with the Victron. Does it give you a % for the state of overall charge of the battery? My main concern is not taking it below 50%. Also, is the temp sensor necessary? Does it shut it off if it gets...

Most I see are 500amp, which seems way more than I need. I have a tiny beginner system, 100 watt panel, 100 ah battery, and will be running 5 amp fan, charging phone and laptop, led lights, not much else - no fridge or microwave or heater or AC.  I just don't want to waste money on something for...

This monitor is one of the cheaper I've found, it has good reviews. Cheap doesn't always work though, does anyone have experience using this monitor or this brand in general (Bayite)?  Suggestions on a better monitor to purchase...

Do you have a link to a $30-60 one on amazon, I don't see any Blue Sea that are that low in cost

Thank you, I will get this one - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-5025-Blade/dp/B001P6FTHC/ref=lp_5638639011_1_1?srs=5638639011&ie=UTF8&qid=1527197675&sr=8-1&th=1

Thank you, that is what I thought, so a fuse box really is needed if you have multiple accessories it seems. What do you think of this one?   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016RT1LF0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ASUH67A7JTRQD&psc=1

Ok, I'm not sure when you would need to charge your starter battery from another source (or did you mean house battery)? Or do you mean in case you need to jump start the engine battery? The video I posted showed them using a cheap solenoid for someone who also had solar, so I don't understand...

I think I have finally decided on the major components, unless anyone sees a major problem here: Renogy 100 ah AGM battery -  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075RFXHYK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Renogy 100 watt solar suitcase - ...

Is there one you can recommend specifically? Or a brand?

That is a little pricey. So are a relay/VSR and a smart isolator the exact same thing? How about these...

I'm looking for an MPPT, because my research suggests this is the best option, and 20-30 amp, but maybe I'm confused and this is only needed for people using lots of power.  Of course I want to save money, but a digital display that is easy to read is important.  Honestly I don't even know what...

Thank you so much, this really helps me visualize how it will work! I'm on Amazon trying to figure out which battery and panel to buy :)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076MQM7PW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3QVDEV4FVUZNT&psc=1 This is the recommended controller, but this costs more than the solar panel, what is a cheaper option that is still high quality?

Can someone help me understand how this diagram would work without an inverter?  If I'm running everything off DC only, what else is needed? Where would the actual appliances connect for power (fan for example)?

Do you have a link to the one you use? Or what brand is it and how long have you had it?   I am open to anything that works, but reading lots of negative reviews cause me to hesitate on shelling out that much money.

So, for solar and alt charging, I should get a VSR?

This one is $37  https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Clamp-Meter-Uni-Trend-UT203/dp/B005HOPRRK/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1527090351&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=UT203