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Need help for a truck

Hello,
I would like to do an full installation on a truck that I want to convert into a camper van.
I'd like some help to make the correct list of everything I need.
What I know is :
- my estimated daily consumption is 380 Ah
- I'd like to be able to connect the engine battery (12V) to the cell batteries to start my truck if my engine battery fails, and in the opposite direction to be able to use the recharge of its 180Ah alternator.
- I'll have about 700W of solar panels.

Can you help me make a list of the items I need?
Thank you very much,
Alexandre

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klim8skeptic answered ·

@Alex gat The forum is not a space for system design, that is best discussed with your installer or retailer.

That said, Victron has resources that you can look at, and adapt. US Van manual and drawing series would be a good place to start.

Initial thoughts. 380Ah a day equals about 5kWh a day. That is way more than 700w of panels can ever provide. You will end up having to run/drive the truck 4 hours a day to keep up. Or run a genny 2 hours. Fuel isn't cheap, solar panels are.

Cutting consumption down reduces costs even more.

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