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  1. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    Here's an update, if anyone is interested....... I came here to learn and this is what I came up with after lurking and then asking a few questions. I have 6 Rich Solar 100watt panels, A Victron 12/3000 System with all the bells and whistles, with the 330 AH Victron battery. I have a Ruby...
  2. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    So here is what I'm thinking so far…. NOCO GCP2 15A AC Port Plug, 125V Power Inlet Socket, and Waterproof Electrical Outlet Receptacle Box with Dual 18-Inch Integrated Outdoor Extension Cords Victron Energy SmartShunt IP65 500 amp Battery Monitor Victron Energy Lynx Distributor Victron Energy...
  3. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    I see that now....bummer
  4. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    I have already lost a plastic cover for the vent on the roof. Replaced with the motel one. Im afraid the fans will fly away. We drive 80-90 on the highway around here..... I agree with the charger/inverter idea, adding solar charging later.
  5. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    I really want to stay with the batteries I have already. I want to use 2 if the will do it.... Leaning towards the multiplus compact from Victron
  6. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    Just found the 230ac.... now I'm leaning towards https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-Multiplus-inverter-charger_2kVA-and-3kVA-120V-US-EN.pdf the multiplus compact. Do you think that would be enough power when its hot here? Is the power output temp the outside temp or the...
  7. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    If I went with this, Could I connect the 12v coming from the truck to battery bank? https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-EasySolar-1600VA-EN.pdf
  8. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    I don't really have a budget, I want to spend what it takes to have good, reliable equipment that can handle the fl heat ....AND NOT FAIL. I love the idea of foam....just watched a youtube with foam board installed...pretty sure this is a good start for helping cool it down a bit. I already did...
  9. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    Here's a few videos I did......https://youtu.be/PGUTBdFsiuA
  10. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    Forget the A/C..... Just help me pick the right product for everything above except the A/C. Solar is much later and not on the trailer. Shore power, DC from truck, with the batteries I have..... Sorry, Im not good at my explanation
  11. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    Forget the air conditioner....... I just want to power lights and fans on 12v, I have 4 12v lithium 100ah batteries already......So what's the best all in one inverter/charger for my application. Want to power a shop vac and a carpet fan or two on an extension cord(110)
  12. Dennis The Bee Guy

    help me save bees......with power!

    I have an enclosed trailer here in Florida that I use to rescue bees. I want to add a couple 12v lithium batteries I have already(I have 4 total), for lights, a fan or two, and I want to be able to plug in an extension cord for tools. I want to be able to charge while I'm driving, being...
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