Hammick, thanks for the update on the newer lithium package TaB models, good to know. I was referring to the older, pre lithium battery package units, that had the external solar port directly wired to the battery, 2018-2022, as that is what the discussion was covering. cheers
Depends on the year. Our '23 with the Lithium package has a 75/10 inline between the solar port and the batteries. Not sure what NuCamp was doing in 2022. I know they quit connecting directly to the batteries because some people assumed there was a CC and trashing their AGM batteries.
If your AGM batteries are healthy, and have been getting you through with just the stock solar panels, improving your solar setup would be the most cost effective. Try the new panels with your current setup and see how much that improves things. There are many lighter weight panel setups that go up to 200 watts which will…
I want to add to my 12v system but where should I focus my attention and money? Collection or Storage? I have a 2022 T@b 400 BD I call the T@bacabana. I have an external solar port that came originally from Nucamp that ties into the battery. Adding a suitcase solar array 100w or even 200w would give me more energy input to…
Also in PNW and camp mostly in trees/mountains/clouds. I have 300 watts available (1roof, 2 remote) but so rarely in good continuous sun that the panels rarely replace the lost charge from my 2 6V LdA batteries. Camping in the winter here, forget it the sun if visible is rarely above the surrounding mtns. As a few above…
Correct @Maple_Geek, whilst fuses and circuit breakers are primarily designed to prevent wires from overheating or shorting, and causing a fire, they also protect the equipment (batteries) attached from shorting out also. A fuse/breaker should be sized for the wires being connected. The wires are sized based on the load…
Good point @rh5555. I went ahead and put in a Victron Battery Monitor recently. I am in the PNW and we have a lot of trees and overcast weather. I think extra input from a solar suitcase will help top off the batteries beyond a few days. This is what I have already noticed. Then when I save some $$$$ I'll invest in…
I second Mark. Start with what you have, add an external suitcase Solar panel, and get the Victron BMV-712 bundled with a shunt, or the Smat Shunt which uses your phone app for the display. We added the BMV-712 with its own display for convenience to monitor battery level. The Victron unit already in your trailer is for…
I agree with @pthomas745. Focus on solar. Add a solar suitcase to what you currently have. No need spend the money on new batteries and ditch the 6v agms now if they are still in good condition. I have an early production 2021 400 with the dual 6v batteries and after 4 years the batteries are still going strong. I did add…