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    Will my Ecoflow Delta 1300 benefit from a solar cable with XT60i connector with 100 or 200 watts of solar panels or is XT60 good?

    I am installing a Bouge RV CIGS 100 watt panel on my van roof. It will be connected to my Ecoflow Delta 1300 (first Gen). the Delta powers my fridge which generally is pulling 40-60 watts when it is running. Wondering if the Delta 1300 will accept the XT60i plug and/or if it will benefit from...
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    What gauge wire to connect 100w Bouge RV CIGS panel to Ecoflow Delta XT60

    Thinking I am going to try the Bouge RV CIGS 100w panel on the roof of my VW Eurovan. Estimating I will have a 15-20 foot run of wire to my Ecoflow Delta 1300 in my vehicle (Planning of running the cables down the tailgate edge gap,..then under the car and up through some kind of access hole...
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    Can I charge my Ecoflow Delta (First Gen) from both my alternator and roof top solar panel?

    Hey Guys, I use an Ecoflow Delta in my VW Eurovan to power my 12 volt fridge and recharge several USB devices. I currently only charge it from my alternator while driving via a cable routed from my fuse panel direct to my solar charge port, I want to add a roof top solar panel to charge the...
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    Did I kill my EcoFlo delta 1300 when I accidentally reversed polarity when replacing the 12 V charge cord cable cigarette lighter plug?

    My cigarette lighter plug on my 12v charging cable melted during my current camping trip. I found a replacement 12 V male plug at Walmart and this morning cut off the old one and replaced it. The positive and negative polarity of the plug was not clear, so made a best guess and upon plugging the...
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    Magnetic solar panel mounts reviewed and tested with strain gauge.

    I just caught this youtube video about these magnetic solar panel mounts from "Cutting Edge Power". The reviewer mounts them in a couple different rooftop locations on his Sprinter van, including as close to the windshield as he could and installed a strain gauge set up on one of the front...
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    My RV house battery is done. I will be installing solar and LiFePo4 batteries later this year. Can I install a LiFePo4 as my house battery NOW? S

    I am just getting educated about Solar and batteries etc. I have a Sprinter based Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser. The prior owner installed a standard automotive starting battery as the house battery,....and it has now passed on to greener pastures. I intend to install 2 200 watt panels on my roof...
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    Will we See a Will Prowse battery to compete with the likes of Battle Born?

    Anyone in our community heard any insider info suggesting that we might soon see a Lithium battery designed by Will Prowse? Brian in San Antonio
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    I keep reading that Lithium battery prices are falling rapidly,...but Battle Born battery prices never change. Why?

    Wondering why we don't see falling prices on batteries like the Battle Born as we keep reading that lithium batteries are getting cheaper and cheaper. Brian in San Antonio
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    I have 61" front to back and 55" rain gutter to rain gutter on the roof of my Sprinter RV. What is the most Solar I can fit there?

    Will Prowse mentions the American made 200 watt glass panels sold on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-200-Watt-12-Volt-Battery-Charger-Solar-Panel-Off-Grid-RV-Boat-200-watt-total/283431535074?hash=item41fdd601e2:g:y5wAAOSwwZtacRkO ) on his web page. They are 58" long by 26" wide. Wondering if...
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    3.2 Volt 50AH Lithium batteries for $50 on ebay. Would these be a good choice to build an RV solar system battery bank?

    Wondering if these could be built into a suitable durable battery bank for an RV based solar system. https://www.ebay.com/itm/LiFePO4-3-2v-50Ah-Prismatic-Cell-Lithium-Iron-Li-ion-Battery-1-Unit/362645068518?hash=item546f549ae6:g:dLMAAOSwZ79c1LAK Brian in San Antonio
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    Have the new Ecoflow Delta 1300 Coming ($899 on Kickstarter until 10/19/19) can I use this with my roof mounted solar?

    I have an Ecoflow Delta 1300 coming later this year. For about another week, its on Kickstarter for $899. I went for it not really knowing if I would be able to somehow integrate it into my Class B Sprinter RV. Not necessary that it work in this capacity,....but would be nice if it could be...
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