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Installed the REDARC 1240 BCDC charge controller!

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One of the major projects in getting my JTR ready for remote extended travel was to install some sort of energy management system to power my fridge, lights, water pump etc. while traveling.

After reading everything I could get my hands on and watching a bunch of YouTube videos I selected the Redarc 1240 BCDC charge controller. This will allow me to charge my 100 AH BattleBorn LiPho battery from either the truck while driving or my portable solar panel when we’re stopped for a few days (like in Baja!).

I had to figure out where everything would roughly go and after installing the charge controller on the back of my pantry cabinet in my Alu-Cab everything else was just a matter of running wires (after determining what gauge to run), properly fusing the batteries and making sure each crimp was properly done which included soldering and heat shrinking the connection with making grade heat shrink.

Here are a few pictures of the progress
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Here’s a picture of where I was able to fit the BattleBorn 100 AH battery..I still have to clean up the wiring a bit..
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I also have the Redarc BCDC1240D and Battleborn 100 Ah 12V LiFePO4 in my Alucab Canopy Camper! I don't have pics of my setup yet, but I'll take some soon. Redarc charger works great when charging from the start battery while driving, but I need to troubleshoot my solar setup as I'm not receiving a charge from my (2) 100W panels (even though they're producing an open circuit voltage of 21 V). I like how you secured your fuse under the hood — I'll do that!
 
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I also have the Redarc BCDC1240D and Battleborn 100 Ah 12V LiFePO4 in my Alucab Canopy Camper! I don't have pics of my setup yet, but I'll take some soon. Redarc charger works great when charging from the start battery while driving, but I need to troubleshoot my solar setup as I'm not receiving a charge from my (2) 100W panels (even though they're producing an open circuit voltage of 21 V). I like how you secured your fuse under the hood — I'll do that!
Glad to help!
Post some pictures when you get a chance!
 

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Mine is still in the box waiting for the Alu-Cab Canopy Camper to show up....along with a bunch of other product to be installed. I need to get on it!
 

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I also have the Redarc BCDC1240D and Battleborn 100 Ah 12V LiFePO4 in my Alucab Canopy Camper! I don't have pics of my setup yet, but I'll take some soon. Redarc charger works great when charging from the start battery while driving, but I need to troubleshoot my solar setup as I'm not receiving a charge from my (2) 100W panels (even though they're producing an open circuit voltage of 21 V). I like how you secured your fuse under the hood — I'll do that!

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message or email.

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