Really useful thread this. One thing I'd add that nobody's mentioned yet — LiFePO4 cells don't just lose capacity in the cold, they also raise their internal resistance, which can make your BMS...
Hey @MarshPete, nice setup! One thing worth knowing with that combination is the Orion-Tr Smart will happily run alongside your MPPT without any real conflict - they're essentially independent...
I've been piecing together a fairly basic system in my Transit camper over the past few months — 200W of cheap panels off eBay, a Victron 75/15 MPPT, and a 110Ah leisure battery.
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