Cheap Battery monitor.

[sooty_10]

Wow is massive! Think I'll go the 100A..

Yeah I'll see how I go fitting it up, but they do have shunts separately as well so might downsize if there is significant size difference and its difficult to fit up. From the pics on eBay it simply looked like the higher amps shunt had more black bars.

[sooty_10]

Testing the meter displaying volts and amps. Engel is on max temp empty, compressor running.
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Shunt installed, excuse the very temporary wiring.
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And with arb compressor and fridge both running full.
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Showing volts and batt %
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[megatexture]

Got my 100 amp in the mail today can't wait to hook it up,has anyone tested how voltage drop would affect the unit? I'm looking at mounting the display about 4m away from the shunt.... I might have to do some testing if not

[sooty_10]

Got my 100 amp in the mail today can't wait to hook it up,has anyone tested how voltage drop would affect the unit? I'm looking at mounting the display about 4m away from the shunt.... I might have to do some testing if not

I was wondering this too, if I was going to rear mount my gauge in the cargo area. I guess it depends on the quality of wire used. How big does the 100A shunt compare to the pic I put up of the 500A?

[megatexture]

Quite a difference lol I imagine yours is just 5 of mine same length and size yours is just taller as the black bars are mounted vertical mine are horizontal.

[Cuppa]

Looks like they are easy enough to connect up. Am looking forward to reports on user friendliness & accuracy (plus long term reliability down the track). Compared to the cost of alternatives they really do look like a bargain, & may even be the beginning of bringing down the price of the brand name alternatives.

[mudski]

Got mine but it won't be putting it in anytime soon. Plus I have to work out how to fit it.

[sooty_10]

Looks like they are easy enough to connect up. Am looking forward to reports on user friendliness & accuracy (plus long term reliability down the track). Compared to the cost of alternatives they really do look like a bargain, & may even be the beginning of bringing down the price of the brand name alternatives.

As for user friendliness I have no idea about this stuff, and managed to follow the instructions and input the battery AH and set it all up. Accuracy I have no idea, I managed to set it so there was 0 amps been drawn with everything off, and then when I turned on the fridge I got 2.5A which is what Engel list as their maximum current draw, I had the fridge on max and it was warm inside when I started. Also when I switched on my compressor it was showing similar Amps to what ARB claim as well. I don't have an ammeter that I can double check against.

[megatexture]

Fitted my shunt just now, a bit annoying but that's only because of my existing setup on the camper.

[mudski]

Too effing cold to go outside and play on my car or camper. Whats your thoughts megatexture on the kit? Good for the money?