Victron Orion XS

[01tundra]

Just upgraded from a 30A DC-DC charger to the new Victron Orion XS 50A.

Ran 1/0 from the truck battery to a set of power posts about 3’ from the charger in the trailer, then 4 AWG to the charger (which is the largest size wire it will accept).

It’s pretty impressive how much more compact and efficient this new charger is, and this one is able to connect to my network without the truck being connected, which is worth the upgrade alone.

 

[James86004]

This is timely, we need one of these to replace the dc power portion of our RV Power Center. Where did you get it?

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[01tundra]

This is timely, we need one of these to replace the dc power portion of our RV Power Center. Where did you get it?

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PKYS.

I've had great experiences with them.

PKYS INC Marine Electrical Systems Experts

 

[01tundra]

Very nice looking system and installation - thanks for sharing.

I am in the process of upgrading my entire electrical system and additional additional capacity using Victron Energy components also. I would really like to hear your experience regarding "synchronized charging" to include your solar, DC-DC, and AC charging. I am not going to add a Cerbo GX so my system will rely upon communication via the VE.Smart network.

The stand-alone VE.Smart network has worked flawlessly for 4 years now via the Victron iPhone app.

All of the chargers look at the battery status via the BMV-712 and charge accordingly.

I've looked at adding a Cebro GX, but I can't really justify any need for one.

 

[HWY395ghost]

Nice!
Does it run noticeably cooler?

 

[SanJuan]

I've never really dug into DC/DC chargers. What's the primary camper use case / benefit? Charging from the vehicle battery more efficiently than via the traditional 7-pin plug?

 

[andy_b]

I've never really dug into DC/DC chargers. What's the primary camper use case / benefit? Charging from the vehicle battery more efficiently than via the traditional 7-pin plug?

Yes.

 

[01tundra]

Not bad

 

[andy_b]

Not bad

Could you clarify what the conditions were when you took this observation? Ambient temp, how long the alt/Orion combo had been running?

 

[01tundra]

Could you clarify what the conditions were when you took this observation? Ambient temp, how long the alt/Orion combo had been running?

Truck engine at idle, ambient temperature around 85F, let it charge for about 45 minutes and saw no change in output.

 

[Crash5291]

Thanks for posting this, i had missed the XS being VE.Direct.

Cheers!

 

[01tundra]

Made a few more mods.

Replaced our two 100ah Battle Born batteries with two 300ah FSK-300HP's.

Also added a Victron Cerbo GX, a GX Touch 70 remote display and a couple Ruuvi Tag Pro's to monitor outdoor and refrigerator temps.

 

[Buddha.]

I've never really dug into DC/DC chargers. What's the primary camper use case / benefit? Charging from the vehicle battery more efficiently than via the traditional 7-pin plug?

You only get about 5-10amps using the seven way. Also with the voltage drop you’re not giving the battery the charge voltage it wants.

More amps and no voltage drop with a dc/dc.