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No, LFP batteries do not require a B2B; it is the alternator that may require B2B. Smart alternators will need a B2B and older alternators that do not monitor their temperature. Generally, I contact the alternator manufacturer to ask if the specific alternator is able to protect itself.

It is your van and you need to do what you are happy with.

Remind me of your van and if it has a smart alternator.

There can be an issue with the voltage drop with this method when running two Orions. They pull over 70 amps so depending on the cable run you may need some thick cable.

That is a really smart solution. Well done. You could also use the starter battery voltage if you have a Victron shunt and only activate the Orions if the starter battery is above 13.2v.

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It sounds like the BMS was incorrectly configured. The total Ah capacity of an LFP battery is a setting in the BMS. I have seen batteries where the config was incorrect when shipped.

At the start of the pandemic, I looked at changing the name of this website as I thought the word "Motorhome" may put a lot of people from joining. I settled on "DIY Vanlife", and I went ahead and trademarked the new and secured the domain names. My question for our members is would you be...

Yes, I have done a few self-builds in the past. The VW T6 is replacing my car, so it will be my daily driver / day van / weekend camper

I am buying a 7000kg Iveco Daily 4x4 but it wont arrive for 2-3 years as it has to be built.

Today I went to Wales to collect a van for me to convert into a weekend camper whilst I am waiting for the Iveco. Here are a couple of teasers. I will put a video tour of the van up soon.

Hi, There was no link unfortunately as it was sent from a contact there. This is their Alibaba page: https://sibeile.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.details.cordpanyb.2.1cd555c2rY8DbP This is their main website: www.basengroup.com Alex Chen is the person you want to contact about pricing...

I had an email this morning from Basen. I thought it may be of interest to someone.

I have issued warnings to members who have excessively self promoted.

Yes, on MotorhomeBuilder.com only.