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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

    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

    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?

    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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    Roof rack install ?

    Bought the highland roof rack from Amazon and having issues installing. Anyone put anything similar on a chevy express? There is what looks like a fat bead of factory caulk along the roof gutters so you can't get the bracket flat and close to the actual gutter on the inside. Anyone experience...
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    Tires

    Hi, part timers here. Planning a 5000-ish round trip this winter and need new tires on our van. Planning to stay on padre or similer gulf coast beach part of the time, check out some blm land/National forest between there and California, and of course lots of highway driving. Any recommendations...
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