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    Multiple Orion B2B Contol

    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.
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    Multiple Orion B2B Contol

    It is your van and you need to do what you are happy with.
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    Multiple Orion B2B Contol

    Remind me of your van and if it has a smart alternator.
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    Multiple Orion B2B Contol

    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.
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    Multiple Orion B2B Contol

    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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    280ah lithium battery only showing 273.4ah?

    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.
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    Change of website name, Maybe...

    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...
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    So I have a van

    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
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    So I have a van

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

    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.
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    Basen UK LiFePO4 stock

    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...
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    Basen UK LiFePO4 stock

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

    I have issued warnings to members who have excessively self promoted.
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    Membership level changes

    Yes, on MotorhomeBuilder.com only.
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    Membership level changes

    A couple of changes to make you aware of: From today there are no longer Free Members and Full Members on this website, all members are now "Forum Members" and have full access. I stopped offering paid subscriptions on this website just over a year ago and now the MultiSite offer has finished...
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    Advanced warning of changes to the Multisite system.

    This has now been implemented.
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    15% discount - Happy Birthday Jackery 9 years old!

    Jackery 9th Anniversary Celebration 15% OFF ALL PRODUCTS From Oct. 18 to Oct. 20 >>> CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DISCOUNTED PRICES Follow Jackery: https://www.instagram.com/jackery.uk/ Title: Jackery 9th Anniversary – NINE YEARS. NEW JOURNEY. OVERVIEW As the world's leading portable power...
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    Moderation

    Hi, I had a message from a member last week asking why their message had been moderated but other similar messages had not. The answer is that their post had been reported where the other posts had not. I cannot read every post made across three forums so I rely on members to report posts that...
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    New Build

    The CTEK MPPT has a max output of 20A at 14.4v (288 watts) The relay will run continuously at 16A, the PSU is 18v@20A so it can maintain 288 watts.
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