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Vic_Bc
Explorer
Oct 12, 2015

Shore power concerns over the winter (new AGM batteries)

Not sure if this is the right forum. I have an old 1990 Dodge Islander which I outfitted about a year ago with a basic solar set up (2x 90W panels and controller) When I first bought the van it ha...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Oct 12, 2015
Hi,

I'd think that with BC power rates it would be better to turn on a heater 24 hours before a trip rather than letting it run.

I'd allow the solar system to charge the battery bank and leave the breaker for the converter turned off.

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