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DC to DC input 12V/24V, solar input up to 50V. renogy.sjv.io/xkWr21

Yes, thanks for pointing out that omission. Pick them up here. renogy.sjv.io/q4zYnO Use coupon code "CANLIFE" for up to 10% off these bad boys. Good luck!

@FreedomInACan thank you!

Yeah, I see your question, and thanks. The charger will monitor what's going into the battery, and it will give you battery charge voltage - but that won't show you state of charge. To see that better, a true SOC you can either go with smart batteries that have built-in BT capability, or plug in BT module, these will both connect to the DC Home app. Or you can grab the Battery Shunt 300, which you hook up to the battery (works with all batteries, all chemistries) and then allows wireless communication between shunt and the DC Home app. You can pick one of those up, renogy.sjv.io/1rLo3D Use our "CANLIFE" coupon code to get up to 10% off that or any Renogy purchase. Hope that helps!

@@FreedomInACan thanks big help!

@@jamessteele5455 No worries, good luck!

They do have bifacial panels

@@troytokarczyk Sweet! We've been very pleased with ours for the last few months. For the footprint, It's an impressive amount of storage. Be sure to use our coupon code "CANLIFE" to save up to an extra 10% off. And let us know how it goes!

@@christiandugre2638 You know, for this particular install, we just skipped it. Still seems to work fine.

@@christiandugre2638 But you could certainly do something like what we did in this video. The only difference is that you need to bridge between the trailer and the towing vehicle, which is easy enough with a small, single Anderson connector. ua-cam.com/video/ur7gKRKp7aY/v-deo.htmlsi=9aKAOKRdKsGQwRXn Be sure to use our coupon code "CANLIFE " on your Renogy purchase to receive up to an extra 10% off. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

For sure!. The input max for each solar input is 500W, so you're good to go. I'm not exactly sure what the Solar input plug looks like on this unit, but you'll need an extension cord between the panel and the EcoFlow. Like this one, renogy.sjv.io/gbYEyO (you'll need 2, FYI). You can easily pick up an MC-4 Adaptor to whatever the input plug is on the unit. Be sure to use our coupon code "CANLIFE" to get up to an addition 10% off your purchase with Renogy!

@ here’s the message from your website: There was a problem retrieving your shipping quote Unfortunately one or more items in your cart can't be shipped to your location. Please choose a different delivery address. Or perhaps the weight or size of the items in your cart is too large. Please try splitting the order and checking out again. Added 2x 400W folding panels, 2 cables, and it added shipping protection which I think it’s where the problem is. Thx

@@sylvainjackson2 hey there, so we are only affiliates with Renogy and have no control over the online website ordering functioning. Have you tried removing the appliance protection?

@ yes, and it failed again. It’s ok, I’ll deal with amazon

@@sylvainjackson2 bummer...

Thanks so much! We try to bring a little education to the game. Nice to hear that it's still appreciated.

Hey, thanks for the honest question. I looked at those comments, and a few of them are in the "axe to grind" category. Only one pertains to the actual product. And the one claiming to not work, "out of the box" was posted in March 2024, and we were one of the first ambassadors to get ours in July, so questionable. There's a lot of Renogy hate out there. While there have been real issues with customer service, for sure, we've used these products for years without any complications. But here's some feedback on this 50A unit. The key to getting better charging amps with it when charging LFP batteries is setting the forward charging volts lower, and the stop forward charging volts limit on the DC home app when connected. Once we did this, we found a whole lot better performance than we'd previously seen. We're hoping to get to making a short video about this issue, but we've haven't had a chance to get to it yet. I think this unit has some quirks, but still worth it for the power and the size. Hope this helps. Be sure to use our promo code "CANLIFE" for an additional savings on your purchase with Renogy, up to 10% discount.

Yes, the battery will continue to deliver to -4 F, but won't charge below 32 F. Heating the battery with a heat strap, or heat pad is an option of course. Since we use this battery to power our 12V fridge when the temp is below freezing, the fridge isn't running, so we use very little power if any. So, charging isn't really necessary. However we do have self-heating batteries inside our trailer that will go into a heating cycle if there is at least a 4A charging current. This requirement prevents unnecessary consumption of battery power, so it only heats when charging. Check out our product test video of the Renogy Pro LFP battery. ua-cam.com/video/opRodMYk5io/v-deo.htmlsi=O0e7A5KOcGIjQC_A

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We've been using this calculator for years. And while their new instructions do reflect recent technology updates and will still get you there much of the easy functionality especially with regards to battery bank size and solar panel array has been lost. We're going to have to do some searching and update this. So glad that you pointed it out.

We've updated our spreadsheet to include a solar calculator like the one we've previously referenced. You can find that on our website, here. freedominacan.com/solar-sizing-worksheet I cannot tell you how grateful we are that you pointed this out to us. We're just about to head into RV Show season, 5 shows in 7 weeks. We'll be doing our Solar RV 101 presentation at each. Without you bringing this to our attention, we would have had to scramble! Thanks!

Thanks for the question. If I read you right, you want to be able to upgrade and boost things later on. We are pretty certain that you can limit the charging parameters within the app for both engine source and solar source. Once it's paired with the app, you'll just go into settings and then adjust the specs to what you need. Great idea, get charging now, and then boost it later. Good luck, and let us know if you need anything.

@ thanks a bunch!

@@jamesbuckingham8073 Hey thanks for the comment. Can't say that I remember the type of cars, nothing stood out.

Our older unit was a 30A charger. And the work around to get full engine output on a charger with two inputs is a good one. One thing that's nice about this 50A DC2DC with MPPT is that you can program when to turn off the solar input when low, so you don't have to install a switch on the solar input. You can set it as high as 10A, so you can get the most out of the driving amps. Not sure that I fully get your 30A shore power charger idea. Please explain.

@@FreedomInACan They made a 30 amp and 50 amp version. I'm still using the older the first ones they made 50amp..

You are so welcome. It took us forever to figure out how to integrate that, and then it was like, duh! But you don't know what you don't know until you know, ya know?! Give us a follow and let us know how it works out!

@@gazzamundo This is a preference kind of thing. While you can get a good voltage status via the the DC Home app and your DC2DC charger. Keep in mind that you'll only get an accurate reading of that voltage when not driving, otherwise the battery voltage will reflect the charging current as well. From that reading you can approximate the state of charge (soc). The shunt, however, will give you an accurate, real-time, soc because it simply measures amps in and amps out. It's nice to be able to isolate both of these components and be able to see what's going on. The shunt is necessary if you want to do that. But it's really up to you. Use CANLIFE promo code at Renogy checkout to get an additional discount on most products -- even on SALE items! Use this affiliate link: renogy.sjv.io/LPEyNY

You don't have to be handy at all. You don't even need to do what we did in this video. Simply buy a reverse polarity adaptor and plug it in! We made this video a couple of years ago when polarity adaptors either weren't readily available or were very expensive. There are now adaptors available on Amazon that will switch the polarity for you, without having to tap into the wiring behind the plug. Here's an example: tinyurl.com/4232u4dr Best of luck!

We're figuring out the engine charging parameters, as we have a smart alternator on our truck. We're really digging it right now. We'll be making another video about that soon, so give us a follow! Thanks for the comment.

@@soloaviles Thanks! Be sure to check out the 2024 update in the comments, since there are plug-in reverse polarity adapters. And be sure to check out our website to size your solar powered system. freedominacan.com/solar-powered-by-renogy

@@SLORTA5 Thanks for your thoughtful comments. We really appreciate that. Yes, we're still using the ICECO VL45 that we installed in March 2021. It's been great for 3.5 years of nearly full-time use! We have seen much better performance than what the manufacturer's numbers would suggest because we ALWAYS use it as a fridge and keep it at 39 degrees F -- which is ideal for both cold food storage and optimum energy usage. This device could be used as a freezer, which will take a lot more energy. Their numbers are probably skewed toward the colder end and during warmer summer months. Even with the 50ah (640Wh) battery we got around three days on a single charge in the HOT summer months, and 4-5 days during the spring and fall. A lot of real-life factors will go into performance, temperature, our fridge temp setting (39F), humidity, shade, how many times you open the fridge, etc. Summer will be the real test, and we will do another video then to make a better comparison. But summer can also give you an inflated performance on solar collection as well, with not only daylight hours, but also sun angle. While we've been out in the south west in fall and winter angle played a huge roll. As you pointed out, that's why it's so important to size your system to where and when you'll be using it. ua-cam.com/video/0rz45sL_NQw/v-deo.html We always suggest having additional portable panels for those times, and also for the summer when you might want to park the rig in the shade and still collect a solar charge. Our 400W lightweight portable panel has been a huge help with running our mobile business as it keeps our Starlink, computers, and life in general running with virtually no issues. You can find many more of our resources for free on our website! Thanks! freedominacan.com/solar-powered-by-renogy

These suckers do get hot, for sure. 90 C seems a little hot. Does it charge appropriately? Does the temperature stay that high?

@@FreedomInACan yeah . charging very well . bit getting real hot

@@wellyzz4963 hmmm, as long as you don't see a drop in efficiency, I think you might be okay. Some folks install an auxiliary fan near their unit, but I'd keep an eye on it.

It was July and I definitely got more sun than I wanted. Depending upon where we were the sun peeked over the rim at around 6:30am and was up until after 8pm. So, if we'd had it strategically placed on the back of the deck all day we could have gotten close to 500Wh, I believe. There would have been some interruption when we went into some canyon shade. But at that time of year, there simply wasn't enough shade! As it was we were able to keep everything we needed charged topped up. During other times of year, getting sun down at the river level can be a challenge, for sure. Thanks for the comment!

@FreedomInACan Okay.. I have gotten over 525 watt-hours / day with clear air and flat horizon but only under those conditions. May gig is to power a 12v refrigerator off-grid. The refr takes up to 480 watt-hours per 24 hour period so I'm about on the edge of it with one 100w panel. I bring a few power banks for cell phone, 12v fan, etc. It's the camping freezer that is my great concern..

@@runnernh I assume that you have a separate battery to run the fridge? This way you have some wiggle room in terms of charging. Some days you'll be back up to 100%, and other days you may use more than you collect. If you need a bigger cushion you can always have another panel.

@@runnernh here's how we run our fridge, with a DC to DC, that can also take solar and a 50Ah lfp battery. ua-cam.com/users/shortskBcJWUnjn68?si=g-GvAf2PuX_90RZv

@@runnernh here's the full installation video of that 30A DC to DC charger. ua-cam.com/video/ur7gKRKp7aY/v-deo.htmlsi=3gmqlNTpTTnIyof3

@@briandale8386 Not at all. It's more about the appropriate voltage to ensure that the battery can charge effectively and efficiently. Since the charge controller is regulating everything, even at a low amperage (e.g. cloudy day) the batteries will charge, albeit slowly.

No, you can use this without wifi. All of the communication between batteries and monitor over bluetooth works when you're off-line. Wifi enables all the remote monitoring and controlling features. Hope that helps!

Yeah, you don't need the cloud features to operate the regular day to day monitoring.

@@-PORK-CHOP- sorry that you've had these issues. Have you tried selecting the data input on the CORE monitor. Go to settings, and then Data, the select the shunt to be the main priority. I'm away from my rig so can't get the exact wording, but give that a look and see if that helps. Basically, you're telling the CORE to only look at the shunt for data and not connect anywhere else. Let us know if that helps.

@@ozmanfidaar6311 No, they have not included a fan on this one. We're in the process of testing this one out and will provide a longer test video later in the fall. Stay tuned! Thanks for the sub!

Hi I've been back and forth with renogy support and this device was getting 180 degrees on a hot day. Be careful there is no active cooling

@livebrando thanks for the heads up, we'll keep an eye on it.

@@livebrando If no active cooling, it's a no-go in my books. I've seen people adding cooling fans to Victon units (supposedly a premium brand) and one UA-camr actually has shown how efficiency declines with the units heating up. I have a 15A Victron shore power charges, it does get hot and I wish they added active cooling fans.

Is there something that we can help with? We can work around sometimes.

Thanks for the comment! This has been a huge benefit for our full-time life. We do not have a video about the bike rack. We had our local metal shop (folks who do custom welding, install snow plow mounts, etc.) fabricate & install a 2" receiver for a bike mount insert to the bottom of the trailer. So we could also take the rack and insert it into the truck. A year later, we had them reinforce it the mount and it's worked great ever since. Send me an email at freedominacan1957@gmail.com and I'll send you some photos.

@@uwharriebigfoothunter Awesome! I hope you got a discount with our code! Let us know how it works.

@@bearpkc Yes, but you'll need to pair it with the Renogy Battery Shunt 300. renogy.sjv.io/1rLo3D This will allow you to connect any battery, any chemistry wirelessly to the Ren ONE Core monitor. You can save an extra 10% off with our promocode "CANLIFE". All the best!

You're so welcome! Thanks for the note! We'll be doing an updated online presentation, with a whole lot more, this weekend at the Vintage Camper Boot Camp Summit (Friday, August 23rd at 4pm PDT) Check out here. vct-boot-camp.heysummit.com/?sc=cl1dFRro&ac=zIxSdSOs Registration is free to participate, use "CANLIFE" promo code and get 20% off the full access pass.

Thanks for the feedback. It's worked without a problem for over 3 years now. We learned some things through this project and there's some things we would do differently if were to redo it.

I'll see what we can find out about the LED light, it's not very intuitive for sure. I'm not sure what you mean re automatic on / off feature? Can you clarify?