05-22-2024, 05:35 AM
When I first installed my LiFePO4 sytstem that Richard is now enjoying I added a Balmar external regulator. It took a bit of tweaking to get it set right for the 1000 amphours. I found that the alternator would throw a belt before it would overheat. After getting it set up correctly it worked fine for charging the LiFePO4 system.
Balmar has updated their regulator for LiFePO4's and now has an app for tweaking the settings. The one I used had a magnet to change the settings. https://balmar.net/application/rv/
On my Foretravel I added 3 BattleBorn 100amp batteries and used a Victron 30amp DC to DC charger which replaced the isolator. It worked fine but limited the charge to 30amps which kept the alternator happy.
Balmar has updated their regulator for LiFePO4's and now has an app for tweaking the settings. The one I used had a magnet to change the settings. https://balmar.net/application/rv/
On my Foretravel I added 3 BattleBorn 100amp batteries and used a Victron 30amp DC to DC charger which replaced the isolator. It worked fine but limited the charge to 30amps which kept the alternator happy.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337