thardin68
Active member
Hi all,
I am planning a 4 to 5 month cross country trip next Spring. We have a Jeep JKU and will be hauling a trailer with RTT. I will be working during the trip and have some fairly considerable loads for the required electronics. I have been focused on keeping our set-up as light as possible. I have decided on Lithium batteries and figure I need at least 400 AH to keep me powered up conservatively.
I have access to a used low miles Tesla model S battery module for next to nothing. I have started to plan for this as the baseline of my system. I am reaching out for some input on this system in hopes that I may avoid some costly errors or dangerous situations. I understand the potential dangers of the Tesla modules related to incorrect charging profiles / settings etc. With my intended use and a few safety considerations, I felt comfortable.
I just installed a Genesis Dual battery kit in the Jeep with 2 Odessey batteries. I would like to install PV panels on the Jeep rack that are quickly deployable & removable for sites that require alternate orientation or when the wife takes off while I work. My initial thoughts / goals:
I am planning a 4 to 5 month cross country trip next Spring. We have a Jeep JKU and will be hauling a trailer with RTT. I will be working during the trip and have some fairly considerable loads for the required electronics. I have been focused on keeping our set-up as light as possible. I have decided on Lithium batteries and figure I need at least 400 AH to keep me powered up conservatively.
I have access to a used low miles Tesla model S battery module for next to nothing. I have started to plan for this as the baseline of my system. I am reaching out for some input on this system in hopes that I may avoid some costly errors or dangerous situations. I understand the potential dangers of the Tesla modules related to incorrect charging profiles / settings etc. With my intended use and a few safety considerations, I felt comfortable.
I just installed a Genesis Dual battery kit in the Jeep with 2 Odessey batteries. I would like to install PV panels on the Jeep rack that are quickly deployable & removable for sites that require alternate orientation or when the wife takes off while I work. My initial thoughts / goals:
- I am thinking of going with (2) 24v 300 watt Monocrystaline panels.
- I have a 3500 watt inverter Generator as backup, to handle charging when PV input is limited, and to handle daytime AC needs.
- Charge controller - I understand the ability to input some very specific profiles, specific to the Tesla Module is key to avoid a dangerous overcharging situation. Looking for recommendations here.
- inverter - I feel a good 2000a pure sinewave inverter will handle my needs.
- Victron battery protect - configured to ensure i do not discharge below 20%.
- 40A 24\12v step down transformer / converter for 12v accessories and LED lighting
- Shore power charger - I'm looking for suggestions here. I understand you can throw a ton of Amps at the Tesla modules. Want something fairly robust here.