“Before I installed this, my battery management strategy was basically: ‘hope it lasts.’ Now, I actually know what’s going on.”
Living in an RV means relying on batteries, especially when boondocking. For months, I guessed — were the batteries half-full, almost dead, or fine? It was a constant guessing game until I added the Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitor.
Our Experience
Setup was simple: connect it to the battery bank, download the app, and suddenly I had real-time info on voltage, amps, and state of charge. The first weekend we used it, we discovered just how much power the dogs’ fans and our laptops were actually pulling.
What I Like
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Bluetooth App: Check battery status from my phone, even inside the truck.
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Accuracy: Way better than the old 4-light “guess meter” our trailer came with.
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Peace of Mind: No more surprises when the batteries suddenly die.
What Could Be Better
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Price: Not the cheapest gadget, but still reasonable compared to replacing dead batteries.
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Install: Easy if you’re handy, but intimidating if you’re new to wiring.
Verdict
If you camp off-grid, this is a must-have. It turns battery management from a guessing game into something you can actually control. For us, it’s right up there with solar panels and a good inverter.
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