![]() All in all, better setup for me, no heavy wiring, no big batteries, and flexibility to use the battery generators and solar panel at home during power outages. I also sprung for a 100 watt Rockpals solar panel (awesome) which can charge each battery pack in 6-8 hours when in full sun. Having two packs I can rotate them, and they will charge off the cigar lighter outlet when I drive, or leave one with a friend to charge off AC current as I use the other one. In a van, you’ll likely be traveling around, and it’s great to make use of the already running motor. If it’s cloudy for a few days and you need some juice to charge your laptop, all it takes is a drive to the grocery store or your next campsite to get a little boost in power. I also have a Noco 10 amp battery charger (if needed) for when I have shore power, I have it set up with a connector to back feed thru the CPP.įor my cpap, I picked up two 300 watt Rockpals lithium battery generator packs, (they are smaller than a lunchbox) each pack should run my cpap for 3 or 4 nights with the 12 volt cpap adapter. Keyline battery isolators compliment solar systems really well. I bought a small jump starter lithium battery pack just in case I drain the van battery. I wired the Maxxair vent and the small 12 volt TV direct the the CPP with a fused 10 awg wire. I also wasn't keen on having 132 lbs of lead acid batteries laying around, venting issues, battery maintenance, etc. ![]() ![]() (my van is a new 2020), plus I've been reading about the newer smart alternators which can detect abnormal loads and could malfunction. Well, after buying the Keyline, I didn't like the way it mounted, and was afraid if it broke loose it could of short out and start a fire, void my warranty etc.
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