LiFePo4 battery users

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IS THERE A "MOBILE SOLAR INSTALL FOR DUMMIES" BOOK? 

I have found it too complicated to explain to self-categorised Dummies that there are so many variables in individual situations for a one-size-fits-all useful Dummies book.   What is a cycle explanations usually result in heavy sighs and reaching for a strong drink.   Ratio of solar watts to battery Ah capacity discussion ends with questions of "what about winter"?   What about cloudy weather?   What about shade?   EXACTLY how long will it take to recharge the battery from over night usage?

My minor success in advising complete novices to LiFePo4 has been a simple suggestion for a basic system.    So, 100 Ah LiFePo4 battery that comes with an integral BMS.   Charged with a DC to DC 30 Amp, dual input (Solar and Alternator), with integral MPPT solar regulator.    The charger should charge to 14.1, for a nominal 12 volt battery, and turn off when the battery reaches that voltage.    The charger should be mounted close to the battery and the cable to the alternator should be big gauge copper.   400 Watts of solar panel for solar source and a bluetooth battery monitor to keep an eye on things .

Knowledgeable people can argue lots about my suggestion for a basic system.   I have found that novices always under utilise the features of the high end chargers and want to get away will smaller solar panel watts.   How you route wires and where you put things is one of those individual variables that cannot be predicted in a Dummies type book.