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Lithium Aux Battery Upgrade, chasing advice Victron vs Redarc

Broadly speaking , it is a simplified version of the various Redarc Prime and Rogue TVMS offerings.
And a lot less expensive than the prime. The rogue doesnt handle input/output to/from both batteries, dcdc charger, mppt, solar, etc either from the looks of it.

I like how simple it makes a simple diy like what I want. Pick a dcdc charger, mppt, and house battery and then it all gets wired along with the starter to this hub along with up to ~150 amps of accessories to be powered (fused) off the house battery.
 
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And a lot less expensive than the prime. The rogue doesnt handle input/output to/from both batteries, dcdc charger, mppt, solar, etc either from the looks of it.
The Rogue is really an extension of the basic Project Manager 30 and TVMS Prime, to give them more power and flexibility. Rogue can be daisy chained for more options. I think the Rogue can be used on its own, but it is not very often. The new ALPHA black range offers even more flexibility with Readrac's TVMS system, many of the Redarc products can work together.

This video gives a little insight into what it can do. Make sure you look at the Paltium Package (second link)

View: https://youtu.be/v2wQw8oanHE


View: https://youtu.be/v2wQw8oanHE?t=185
 
That represents way more expense and complexity than I want to take on for this project, but i do like redarcs stuff in general.
 
That represents way more expense and complexity than I want to take on for this project, but i do like redarcs stuff in general.
I should have been clearer, the Redarc can go from simple to complex like that bells and whistles Platinum project. Get whatever best suits the project. I did not mean to suggest it would work for you.

I have been looking at the Redarc TVMS lately and was blown away by how flexible it was. My hybrid caravan comes with the Project Manager 30, TVMS Prime and the Rogue.
 
Just ordered it then, as when you check out there is an extra discount which I think is just for January, got it for $764
Update. Finally I got my battery today. The battery looks fine and tests ok. But they failed in communication about the delays. Only 1 reply to 3 emails sent asking for an update and no phone calls returned. Fingers crossed I don’t have any warranty issues.

Cheers
Steve
 
Update. Finally I got my battery today. The battery looks fine and tests ok. But they failed in communication about the delays. Only 1 reply to 3 emails sent asking for an update and no phone calls returned. Fingers crossed I don’t have any warranty issues.

Cheers
Steve
Still waiting on mine, they have been replying relative quick to me via Facebook, on Tuesday stating held up in customs, and today stating they came in yesterday.

Have booked my car in with the auto electrician for mid-April.

My plan currently is:
  • Redarc tow brake controller with anderson power output for trailer and input for solar.
  • Switch aux battery to a lithium, install dcdc + solar charger and smart shunt.
  • Rewire the existing outlet roof circuit (EXT3) to the aux battery instead of the main battery.
  • Install new outlets in boot area from aux battery. (Including 100W usb-c's, powerful enough to charge my laptop and run starlink mini etc.)

Hardware getting installed:
  • Redarc Tow-Pro Elite V3
  • ATG 150AH 12V LiFePO4 Battery
  • Victron Orion XS 12/12-50
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/20
  • Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV
  • Teralume Industries 100W USB-C x2 + 50A Anderson Socket
 
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