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Installed two in 2024, both working fine. Thermal camera shows normal temperatures, even when putting batteries under strain.

Good points.

Smith and Wesson Shield M&P 45 (IWB CrossBreed holster), and a swiss army knife (Huntsman). Depending on the situation I might carry a couple spare mags, and/or a Leatherman Arc.

Just saw this thread. Curious if this is for a camper or overlanding vehicle? I have a 100ah LiFePO4 kit built into my JLUR (DCDC and 130W solar), and I have a 200ah LiFePO4 kit built into my T@B camper (480W solar). I schlep a 2500W fuel generator just in case, but I hardly ever use it. I...

Thanks, will make sure it is.

Thanks all, great information. The manual does say to use an inline fuse, so I'll get that installed soon.

My 2021 JLUR has a DCDC charger that keeps the 100Ah LiFePO4 battery charged when the engine is on. It also trickles power to my 2024 nuCamp T@B 320S BBC camping trailer over the 7-pin, thanks to the Tow Package, it is a 240 AMP alternator. I need to disconnect the 7-pin when I'm stopped for...

#scratcheshead TBH didn't think the 16AWG wire from the VBatt+ to the positive busbar needed a fuse, since it's just for communication. Or I thought. Am I off base? :)

I have an MRBF on the positive post of each battery, they're set up in parallel. I have the two batteries connected together rather than connecting each to the busbars...this way I can have a 150A Class T fuse between the 2 battery bank and the busbar...the trick was to get the Class T within 7"...

10+ years having a Bad Elf GPS in my JLUR. Discontinued, the shop I bought it from recommends this for $140... https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/garmin_11-16755.php Amazon has 'em for $100 or so... https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-GLO-Bluetooth-Receiver-010-02184-01/dp/B07M9CZYTD...

Removed previous post, new hardware. Forum Name: donmontalvo First Name: Don Callsign : KC3UNA Radio : Yaesu FTM-500DR and FT5D Freq usually on: 2m Location: TX

My feet are not wide but I find Keen hiking boots to be perfect for me.

Thanks, I ended up buying an ARB Fridge Freezer Series II 50 Quart before my trip to Black Bear Pass. My biggest need was space, so far my 100Ah LiFePO4 off grid power kit has kept it running 7 days (camping in one spot). The Bluetooth module is lacking for all but the basic stuff, but...

Apologies, sold it on Facebook within minutes.