[TomCat]

Originally Posted by PNW Fireguy

Tomcat in reading your last post something else came to mind for me. I think you hit the nail on the head regarding the limited “integration” of the dc to dc charger. Some components provide greater visibility and configuration options through the Victron app than others. Since you are using drop in batteries like BB which have an onboard proprietary BMS you won’t have a user interface to provide details of what is going into or out of the batteries. I am assuming you have this but just haven’t specifically mentioned it but a shunt and display like the BMV-712 is probably the best option to give you a clear picture of total amps going into and out of the battery pack as well as capacity remaining and discharge/charging rates. Just my thoughts. Best of luck with your system and let’s us know how you like the Renogy dc to dc charger. I think others on the forum may find this a viable option as well.

Thanks again. Yup, I have the BMV-712 and that will be part of the system. I have read some things where people recommend not even installing the display for the BMS in the main coach because "if your system is designed correctly you won't need to watch it". I'm an information junkie, and I am looking forward to watching it (or the app) just to see what's going on. Wife can watch TV - I will watch my system monitors. I will definitely report back on how the Renogy works. Looking forward to the day I can give back a little for all I have taken from you all!