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    Storing batteries and power stations

    For part timers, what is the best way to store batteries and powerstations when not used for months? We have a couple Lifepo 100ah batteries, a bluetti power station, and golabs power station that won't be used for months. Should they be discharged to a certain percentage or kept charged and...
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    Two panels to bluetti ac 180

    Does anyone know which way is recommended hooking up two 100 watt solar panels to bluetti ac180?
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    first set up help

    what size fuses would you recommend for the 100ah batteries?
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    first set up help

    So you would wire the fuse block to the battery instead to the controller? Do I need a shutoff in between the battery and the controller? What wires would need to be #4? Thank for the documents and the help!
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    first set up help

    I did order a second battery, if that changes what size wire i should be using?
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    first set up help

    Godd idea. You think I should up that 60 amp fuse to 80 amp for that inverter? And then 40 amp between controller and battery? Any recommendations on wire size I should use? Thanks!!
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    first set up help

    Can I just unplug the panels or will that wear out the plugs? Thanks!
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    first set up help

    Do you have a link for the breaker style fuses you use? Fuse block shouldn't need an inline fuse before it right? I did order a second battery. Still trying to figure out what wire size I should use on all this. Thank you for the reply!!
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    first set up help

    Can anyone help me with this set up. Does this look correct if I wire everything this way? I have two, 100 watt solar panels. Are the fuse sizes correct, in the right place, and what gauge wire should I use for everything? Thank you!!!
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    Chevy Express brake lines

    Also curious what the cost was. Shop in Michigan said around $1000 for replacing just the hard lines, which I think is five lines. They replace them with the copper/nickle lines. Obviously more if any rubber lines and/or calipers need replaced. Doing them myself I did calipers, pads, and rubber...
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    Chevy Express brake lines

    I finally found the right fittings online. I think starting in 03 is where you'll run into problems for chevy express brake lines. There are no pre bent kits for them. From what I gathered it wouldn't matter, chevy put the brake lines on the frame before putting the body on. There is no way to...
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    Chevy Express brake lines

    Has anyone replaced brake lines on a 2003 or newer chevy express? I'm in the middle of replacing the rear wheel to wheel line and from the splitter to the rear line on a 2007 Express. Pretty sure both lines are 1/4 inch. The fitting on the splitter under the driver's seat is a 1/2-20. The other...
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    Solar wiring

    Is this wiring diagram what I should be following for the equipment i have in the picture? Using an Ampere Lifepo4 100ah battery and two 100 watt solar panels. Are there decent kits for customizing your wire lengths? Do I need a 20 amp fuse for each positive cable like the diagram shows? Is 8...
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    Inverter size and brand?

    Renology has their 700 watt inverter on sale for $125, seems like a decent deal. I am going to wire up a panel for 12volt also. Really appreciate all the comments. Any suggestions on where to run my solar panel wires into my van? Assuming drill a hole somewhere, roof or side. Thanks!
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    Inverter size and brand?

    If I omit the inverter and go with 12 volt, is there a panel or whatever that has the usb and cigerette plug on it that I would wire into the Rover charge controller? The charge controller doesnt have any plugs on it, just power out. Thanks for all the help so far, appreciate it!
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    Inverter size and brand?

    Is there another panel you can buy that has usb and cigarette lighter outlet, and would it be wired to the charger or the battery?
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    Inverter size and brand?

    Putting together first solar in van. Currently have one 100ah lifepo4 battery, two 100 watt panels, and renology rover. Need the inverter. Not running a lot to start out with; laptop, phones, max air fan, electric blanket. Would like to add panels to the system in the future if needed, maybe a...
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    sidewall mount for vent fan

    I mounted one in place of window in back door. Works good and don't need to worry about branches etc hitting it on tight roads.
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    How practical is Florida in the summer?

    Water management districts, deep creek preserve is in that area. Reserve it as soon as you can. They are 7 day stays so you could do two reservations and relocate in between stays. We did a month in west florida last winter, the SWFWMD are super nice. Not sure what its like down there since Ian...
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    First solar install

    Santan has great prices on used panels if you can pick them up, shipping is expensive. I'm thinking about getting two renology 100 watt panels that comes with their Wanderer 30 amp controller from amazon. Anyone have opinions running this setup with a ampere lifepo4 100ah battery? Link to...
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