I purchased the MiniBoostPro, ModelMB3 Rev.05B over a MiniBoost as I really wanted the 30A Aux input regardless of Solar capacity (e.g cloudy day). After watching this video, David states that the AUX Boost has an input capacity of 22A with the balance being made up from Solar. Can you please clarify, as on the base of the unit it states AUX IN = 30A and Solar In = 30A. I find this very misleading, in fact for the sake of an extra 2A I could have purchased MiniBoost as my BMS does the power input blending for me. If this is the case, do you have an updated firmware available to change the AUX Boost from 22A to 30A?
Hi David Is the mini pro boost a dc/dc charger and does it flatten your car battery if left plugged to the car when your stopped to have lunch for a couple of hours Thanks
I don’t believe I’m charging my van batteries through the auxiliary Anderson Plug whilst travelling. Whilst not 100% sure I believe it’s a voltage drop issue, so if I install a MiniBoost Pro in the cupboard next to my BMPro 35 II HA unit is it correct to believe it will increase the voltage to allow successful charging of the lithium house batteries? Also when off grid camping my van is set up with 3 solar panels on the roof (480W). But due to camp sites being shaded or for that part of the year where we have less daylight hours and the angle of the sun is lower to the horizon, I can’t maintain full battery capacity. So as a means to increase input to the system I’m proposing to connect a portable 200W solar blanket unregulated to the auxiliary Anderson plug on the van. Is this an issue and is there any need to wire the MiniBoost Pro any differently than for the standard auxiliary feed in?
Hi Steve, To boost the voltage from the DCDC charging you will need a MiniBoost Pro for the lithium, ideal the best location is right next to the BP35-II-HA. The solar input of the Miniboost pro is not used when used with the BP35-II-HA. You can use the other solar port on the BP35-II-HA for a portable. Many manufacturers wire a blue Anderson plug on the side of the caravan to this point
The MiniBoostPRO has a 30amp regulator built-in (which does mean 360W solar). However, you don't need to disconnect, uninstall or rewire anything when using J35C. It will take 450W solar.
Hi Steve, no need to take the panels down; the system will limit the power coming in, as the panels are flat mount on the roof you can lose up to 40%. Thanks, BMPRO / Stewart
![Deep Cycle Battery Charging with your Alternator: The 3 Best Options explained [+ Wiring Diagram]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TAEzCcayI0g/mqdefault.jpg)
Connect blue wire to caravan tail lights. Then travel with at least your park lights on and it will signal correctly when running.
Can I wire solar to the MiniboostPRO in addition to my BateryPlus23-II-HA to get a total of 60 amps solar coming in (30 from each)? Thanks.
I purchased the MiniBoostPro, ModelMB3 Rev.05B over a MiniBoost as I really wanted the 30A Aux input regardless of Solar capacity (e.g cloudy day). After watching this video, David states that the AUX Boost has an input capacity of 22A with the balance being made up from Solar. Can you please clarify, as on the base of the unit it states AUX IN = 30A and Solar In = 30A. I find this very misleading, in fact for the sake of an extra 2A I could have purchased MiniBoost as my BMS does the power input blending for me. If this is the case, do you have an updated firmware available to change the AUX Boost from 22A to 30A?
Hi David
Is the mini pro boost a dc/dc charger and does it flatten your car battery if left plugged to the car when your stopped to have lunch for a couple of hours
Thanks
Once this is installed will i lose individual readings on my tablet for solar and aux inputs?
If the MiniBoostPro is going directly to the battery with a BC300 shunt fitted, the charge input will show under the battery input .
I don’t believe I’m charging my van batteries through the auxiliary Anderson Plug whilst travelling. Whilst not 100% sure I believe it’s a voltage drop issue, so if I install a MiniBoost Pro in the cupboard next to my BMPro 35 II HA unit is it correct to believe it will increase the voltage to allow successful charging of the lithium house batteries?
Also when off grid camping my van is set up with 3 solar panels on the roof (480W). But due to camp sites being shaded or for that part of the year where we have less daylight hours and the angle of the sun is lower to the horizon, I can’t maintain full battery capacity.
So as a means to increase input to the system I’m proposing to connect a portable 200W solar blanket unregulated to the auxiliary Anderson plug on the van. Is this an issue and is there any need to wire the MiniBoost Pro any differently than for the standard auxiliary feed in?
Hi Steve,
To boost the voltage from the DCDC charging you will need a MiniBoost Pro for the lithium, ideal the best location is right next to the BP35-II-HA.
The solar input of the Miniboost pro is not used when used with the BP35-II-HA. You can use the other solar port on the BP35-II-HA for a portable. Many manufacturers wire a blue Anderson plug on the side of the caravan to this point
why the 360 watts max solar panels? my J35C takes 450 watts so now i have to uninstall some or not/?
The MiniBoostPRO has a 30amp regulator built-in (which does mean 360W solar). However, you don't need to disconnect, uninstall or rewire anything when using J35C. It will take 450W solar.
@@BMPROau I dont have a j35 and have 480w of solar so does this mean I have to take one panel down?
Hi Steve, no need to take the panels down; the system will limit the power coming in, as the panels are flat mount on the roof you can lose up to 40%.
Thanks, BMPRO / Stewart