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GuidesBattery monitor for a campervan: Victron SmartShunt vs BMV-712A battery monitor shows your campervan's true state of charge. How a 12V battery monitor works, and how to choose a Victron…Published · 13 min read
GuidesLithium not charging while driving? Split charge relays, sizing your DC-DC and the Orion XS ‘no amps’ fixLithium not charging while driving? Why a split charge relay and smart alternator stop it, how to size a Victron Orion DC-DC…Published · Updated · 22 min read
GuidesDC-DC charger not charging: checks before you call it faultyDC-DC charger not charging? Work through these Victron Orion checks first: the app's reason, remote link, engine detection, lock-out, cables, battery and…Published · Updated · 19 min readGuidesOrion XS reverse charging: charge a flat starter battery from your leisure batteryOrion XS reverse charging, new in firmware v1.15, tops up a flat starter battery from your leisure battery. Models, VictronConnect steps, limits…Published · Updated · 5 min readGuidesBattery Monitoring for Campervans: Victron SmartShunt, BMV and BMS ExplainedA campervan battery monitoring system provides far more insight than simply reading voltage. Accurate monitoring of state of charge, current flow and…Published · Updated · 10 min read
GuidesDC-DC charging in a campervan: how battery to battery chargers workQuick answerIn short: DC-DC charging uses a battery to battery charger to top up your 12V leisure battery from the alternator while…Published · Updated · 12 min read
GuidesCampervan Leisure Batteries Explained: Lithium, AGM, Gel and FloodedChoosing the right campervan leisure batteries is one of the most important decisions in any off-grid electrical system. With lithium, AGM, gel…Published · Updated · 12 min readNeed a hand?
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