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Why Traditional RV Battery Disconnect Switches Can Fail in High-Amp Solar Systems (and What to Use Instead)
If you're running a 12V Victron inverter/charger in your RV—especially the 3000VA model—your system can easily exceed 300 amps of current. And yet, many people still rely on traditional rotary battery disconnect switches like the Blue Sea 6006 m-Series, which are only rated for 300A continuous. That’s a dangerous mismatch. Here’s why it matters—and what to use instead.
 
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Why Traditional RV Battery Disconnect Switches Can Fail in High-Amp Solar Systems (and What to Use Instead)
Underrated Switches Are a Hidden Safety Risk Traditional rotary-style battery switches are often designed for marine or automotive use—not high-amperage solar setups. If your Victron system is fused a...
Jun 19, 2025
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RV Solar Supplies From Amazon
Intuitive system Design features Intuitive system What you see is what you get Insert text styles like headers, bold, italic, lists, and fonts with a simple WYSIWYG editor. Flexible and easy to use. C...
Mar 21, 2025
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LiFePO4 Battery Fire Safety: Why They’re the Safer Choice for RVs
The Difference Between LiFePO4 and Other Lithium Batteries There are several types of lithium battery chemistries, each with unique characteristics: LiPo (Lithium Polymer) and NMC (Nickel Manganese Co...
Mar 5, 2025
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Understanding the Peukert Exponent: How It Affects Your RV Solar Battery Performance
When sizing an RV or off-grid solar battery system, one crucial factor often overlooked is the Peukert Exponent —a term that describes how battery capacity changes depending on the rate of discharge. ...
Feb 26, 2025
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Solar System Wire Gauge Sizing Reference Chart
Start writing here... Wire Size Selection Chart Circuit Length Circuit Type Current Flow in Amps 10% Voltage Drop (Non-Critical) 3% Voltage Drop (Critical) 5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A 9...
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Caring for LiFePo4 (Lithium) Batteries in Minnesota Winters
Given Minnesota's harsh winter climate, where temperatures frequently drop below -20°C to -30°C , and sometimes even colder, the question of whether to leave LiFePO4 batteries installed in an RV store...
Nov 18, 2024
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Grand Design Solitude 24v Victron Solar Install
A retired couple, determined to enjoy the freedom of full-time RV living without being limited by hookups or crowded campgrounds, reached out to us for a custom Victron RV solar system. They wanted a ...
24 Volt 5th Wheel
Sep 28, 2024
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Victron Equipment & Battery Settings For Lithium LiFePo4 Batteries
All settings are for 12v systems, for 24v systems multiply voltages by 2, for 48v multiply voltages by 4. Percent values should remain the same. Download Victron Connect VE Configure Software Smart Sh...
Aug 5, 2024
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Airstream Globetrotter Most Solar Possible! 1600 Watts Rack System
For this Airstream solar project, we pushed the boundaries by installing an impressive 1600W of solar panels, utilizing a unique racking system to maximize roof space like never before. This innovativ...
Airstream Travel Trailer
Aug 1, 2024
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Phoenix Cruiser Victron Solar Install
Creative Space We adapted a custom side cabinet to fit all of the Victron Solar system equipment except the batteries. Easily accessible, yet hidden away. Batteries Under the Fridge We found some hidd...
Class C Phoenix
May 29, 2024
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Alliance Paradigm 310RL
Hidden Space We reworked the front storage bay just a bit and managed to fit 800ah of lithium batteries, the Multiplus 3000, solar chargers etc, without giving up much storage space. Custom Fabricatio...
24 Volt 5th Wheel Alliance
May 26, 2024
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Winnebago Touring Coach Victron Multiplus Install with 300w Solar Upgrade
Victron Multiplus 12/2000 We had to get creative and install the Victron Multiplus under a seat with velcro and foam padding. Rv Solar We removed an old 100w Zamp Solar panel that had some serious sna...
Camper Van Winnebago
May 25, 2024
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